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How a remodel put Golden Chick’s growth on the fast track

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 13, 2019

The long-sleepy chicken chain expects a record year of openings in 2019—again—and credits some simple changes for its success.

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Quaker Steak & Lube is winning with small-footprint units

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 13, 2019

Three years after filing for bankruptcy protection, the casual-dining chain is finding smaller units can work wonders.

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Who is struggling the most? Midsized restaurant chains

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 12, 2019

The restaurant recession has been hardest on concepts in the middle, says RB’s The Bottom Line, and that should push the industry toward more consolidation.

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Where does Chipotle grow from here?

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 12, 2019

With 2,500 locations, the company says it still has thousands of markets to add new restaurants.

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Popeyes and Burger King have rapidly expanded delivery

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 11, 2019

Tim Hortons had its best same-store-sales performance in more than two years thanks to an improved image in Canada.

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2019 Top 500: Asian

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 11, 2019

The Top 250 Asian chains, ranked.

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2019 Top 500: Steak

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 10, 2019

The Top 250 steak chains, ranked.

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Black Box: What polar vortex? Restaurant sales improve in January

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 08, 2019

Surprising strength suggests the industry’s recovery might finally be gaining some traction.

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As delivery grows, debate rages over its profitability

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 08, 2019

Sales at the largest third-party providers rose 55%, but many operators still question the math, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Chipotle cracks the drive-thru code

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 08, 2019

The chain is planning to add its mobile-order drive-thru “Chipotlane” to more restaurants as it seeks to further its digital presence.

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