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

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?

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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4 tips for using consultants without breaking the budget

By Dina Berta on Mar. 15, 2016

Restaurants use consultants all the time. And just as routinely, they pay more than what might be necessary. Here are some tips for keeping the costs in check.

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A fast reality check

By Peter Romeo, Darren Tristano, Kelly Killian and Mary Chapman on May 19, 2017

Those of us who have been watching the industry for a long time are still excited about fast casual and its future.

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Chipotle’s turnaround slows to a crawl in Q3

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 24, 2017

Comps were positive, and earnings were hurt by expected payments from a security breach.

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Tim Hortons sues 2 U.S. franchisees

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 07, 2017

The company is suing operators in Minnesota and Missouri over unpaid franchise fees.

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Restaurant M&A nearly doubled in 2017

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 26, 2017

The 36 deals easily outdistanced brand acquisitions in 2016.

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A robust 2018 is forecast for franchising

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 29, 2018

The tax law will foster an upswing in spending within franchised restaurants, while a friendlier business climate will have a positive effect on expansion plans, the International Franchise Association says.

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