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Top 100 concepts that have closed

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 12, 2016

Even the indies holding strong on our current Top 100 ranking are feeling battered, showing that no operator can rest on their laurels in today’s tumultuous times.

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Post-election spending impact

 By Peter Romeo on Oct. 18, 2016

Regardless of how wildly Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump celebrates victory on Nov. 8, restaurateurs are the ones likely to suffer a hangover.

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Is tipping at the tipping point?

By Scott Hume on Oct. 18, 2016

It’s been about a year since Union Square Hospitality Group’s President and CEO Danny Meyer started implementing his no-tipping policy as a new mode of compensation.

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5 lessons from high-traffic independents

By Scott Hume on Oct. 18, 2016

The Top 100 is ranked by sales, but the list measures success. These operators never say they know a "secret" to success, but why do they perform so well?

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What indies know

By Scott Hume on Oct. 18, 2016

While independents aren’t immune to the issues plaguing chains in today’s restaurant climate, these top concepts are managing to jump the business hurdles to keep both staff and guests satisfied.

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PE firms shell out the big bucks for taco fast casuals

By Lauren Hallow on Oct. 17, 2016

With Taco Cabana's parent reportedly attracting interest from private equity, here's a look at other fast-casual taco brands seeing investments from such firms.

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Restaurants' ouch moments of 2016

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 18, 2016

Not every restaurant development of the past year deserved commemoration with a smiley face. Here are a few of low points.

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4 fast-casual restaurants investors love

By Lauren Hallow on Jan. 13, 2017

While fast casual’s collective sales may be slowing due to segment maturation, money is still going into the segment. These four concepts are rising above the slowdown.

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What’s up Starbucks’ cup sleeve?

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 07, 2017

With or without Howard Schultz at the helm, Starbucks plans to drive innovation as part of a five-year strategy for a quantum leap in sales. Here’s a quick review.

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Catering to sales reps and admins

By Mary Chapman on Feb. 07, 2017

For its Catering Insights Program, Technomic interviewed sales reps and office administrators to dish on what they need from caterers for business events.

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