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How your restaurant sales and profits compare to competitors' and what you can do to improve financial performance

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Shareholders skeptical of J. Alexander’s purchase of Ninety Nine Restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 16, 2018

The company says the deal would bolster its long-term growth.

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New Buffalo Wild Wings owner leans on its CEO's hotel experience

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 06, 2018

Inspire Brands, which owns Arby's and Buffalo Wild Wings, is a new kind of brand operator.

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Turnaround plans yield results in casual dining

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 26, 2018

The latest flurry of earnings reports show clear sales and traffic improvement for a number of the sector's big brands.

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Lawsuit: McDonald’s pushing out an older franchisee

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 23, 2018

The complaint says the chain’s remodel requirements and other efforts are designed to push him out of the business.

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Tim Hortons owner decries ‘dissident franchisees’

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 24, 2018

Restaurant Brands International CEO Daniel Schwartz vowed to improve communications amid sales challenges in Canada.

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Cocktail mixers: Ground to glass?

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 01, 2010

Not every bar has a barkeep in muttonchops stirring up faithful versions of pre-Prohibition classics. Nor does every restaurant enjoy a steady supply of ingredients for “farm to glass” cocktails. But high-quality mixers can produce similar results.

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Apple-based booze

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 12, 2006

Apples are synonymous with autumn, complete with the scent of baking apple pies. And, increasingly, with the pleasing aromas of apple-based booze.

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Product cutting: Blue cheese dressing

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 12, 2008

What to look for to make sure you're buying the best.

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Catching a break

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 01, 2010

Seafood is in high demand by Americans—total consumption rose by 45 million pounds in 2009 over 2008, states the National Fisheries Institute.

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Appetizers heat up the menu

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 01, 2011

Call them starters, small plates, bar food or even tapas—appetizers are seeing a lot of action. And it’s not all that surprising. Today’s thriftier restaurant customer wants to explore exciting flavors and ingredients without spending a fortune.

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