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America's favorite chains

 By Sara Rush Wirth on Jan. 12, 2015

Here, based on exclusive data from Chicago research firm Technomic, is our second annual ranking of the restaurant chains that have solved the puzzle, the ones consumers say are their favorites and why.

Swine intervention

 By Peter Romeo on Feb. 09, 2015

Chipotle’s conscious uncoupling with its pork supplier is a lesson for the industry.

Food

8 trends from 108 restaurant visits. Did we mention the 1,151 meals?

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 04, 2015

And all eaten just three weeks ago. Here’s what a chef found in his annual dining blitz.

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments from the RLC

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 27, 2015

The 2,000 attendees of the top-to-top networking and educational fest are smarter today than those who missed it. Here’s a chance to catch up.

When should you pay severance?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Apr. 22, 2015

Are employers expected to give two weeks severance? Advice Guy explains when it is—and when it's not—best to offer severance packages.

San Francisco burb sets new minimum-wage bar of $16/hr.

May 07, 2015

The hike tentatively approved by the Bay Area city of Emeryville would set the highest wage rate in the nation.

Restaurants’ two mega beer suppliers set to become one

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 11, 2015

AB Inbev and SABMiller have finalized their merger, but still await regulatory scrutiny.

What is the best method for garnishing with basil?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Jan. 07, 2016

Garnishing with items that can come out of plastic shakers is easy enough, but when it comes to basil, it's hard to get an even spread. Advice Guy shares tips.

New sales ranking shows shifts in chain dominance

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 24, 2016

New brands and innovative oldsters gain ground while burgers hang tough.

What Subway's partnership with DOL could mean for joint employment

By Alaina Lancaster on Aug. 03, 2016

The chain made an unprecedented deal to take a more hands-on approach to franchisees' labor issues.

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