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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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Restaurant discounting 2016-style

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 05, 2016

The New Year has brought a flurry of new bargains from big chains, though you have to order a meal to get the deal.

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Nontraditional breakfasts picking up in popularity

 By Sara Rush Wirth and Peter Romeo on Jan. 19, 2016

One-third of guests who ordered a breakfast item outside of the traditional morning daypart had not visited a McDonald’s at all prior to October.

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Is the cost of a delivery partner worth giving up control?

By Sam Smith on Jan. 19, 2016

There always has been a high hurdle for entry into delivery. But with the rapid growth of third-party services, the financial equation has shifted.

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Thinking of discontinuing tips? Here’s what to consider

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 19, 2016

Restaurateurs thinking of discontinuing gratuities at their full-service restaurants should keep these early lessons in mind.

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Cleaning debate: In-house or outsource

By Lisa Arnett on Feb. 16, 2016

Which choice is the right one for an operation? It depends on whom you ask.

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Panera builds on its vision

By Sam Smith on Feb. 16, 2016

This fast-casual leader fell behind the pack. Will its reinvention be enough to bring it back to the top, and fast enough to keep investors at bay? We look at Panera 2.0 and where it's going next.

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Delivery's new obstacles

By Dina Berta on Feb. 16, 2016

Food delivery is fueling sales. But it takes skill to dispatch convenience without crashing.

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How to profit from patio dining

By Amanda M. Westbrooks on Mar. 15, 2016

As the weather warms up, operators need to act smart to profit from patio dining.

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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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Segments on the rise: Chains fueling growth

By Sara Rush Wirth on Apr. 14, 2016

Technomic's annual Top 500 report paints a big picture of the top-performing restaurant chains.

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