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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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McDonald’s stock soars on better-than-expected sales

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 30, 2018

The company’s stock rose 5% Monday even though traffic fell in the first quarter.

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Bacon and eggs

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 07, 2008

The highest-volume purchases for most sit-down breakfast programs are typically bacon and eggs. Industry pros help you make smarter buys.

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Flavored syrups, then and now

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 13, 2006

Flavored syrups play a major role in the beverage service of many operations, showing up in cocktails, smoothies and espresso-style drinks.

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Drinks: Boutique spirits

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 01, 2008

George Washington's 200-year-old distillery at Mt. Vernon is once again in action. Micro-distillers are firing up their stills to hand-craft boutique spirits.

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Smoothies

By Thomas Henry Strenk on Feb. 01, 2011

Like other aspects of the industry, the smoothie segment has been impacted by the economy.

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A toast to the wrap

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 01, 2011

“We looked at three elements: the carrier, the protein and the flavor enhancers,” Scott explains.

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Refresh your beverage menu

By Thomas Henry Strenk on May 01, 2012

You know the signs. Customers don’t even look at the drinks menu anymore. Trendwise, your signature cocktail is so last year. Beverage sales in general are on the decline. It’s time to do something to get guests ordering those high-margin drinks again. Here are the first steps:

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Limited run, big buzz

By Amanda Baltazar on Oct. 02, 2013

It’s psychology so well established that we all understand it: We want what we can’t have, be it a luxury yacht, Michael Jordan-like skills or a sugary treat.

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Finding the sweet spot

By Sara Rush Wirth on Oct. 14, 2014

Is finding just the right spot in just the right neighborhood still the prime factor in opening a restaurant?

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5 trends likely to drive restaurant sales into 2016

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 29, 2015

Halfway through 2015, prognosticators already are predicting what the industry can expect next year. Here are five trends that Technomic highlighted during its recent event in Chicago.

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