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TGI Fridays sees 'massive white space' in hotels and airports

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 05, 2024

The bar and grill chain said its hotel outlets do better than traditional stores and are more cost-effective to develop.

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The 10 fastest-growing restaurant chains

 By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 04, 2024

Among the 10 chains growing locations at a fast clip are chicken, salad and beverage concepts, according to the Technomic Top 500 ranking.

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Former Portillo's exec Derrick Pratt named CEO of Condado Tacos

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 04, 2024

Derrick Pratt is scheduled to take the helm on July 1 and is charged with leading the full-service brand into the next stage of growth.

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The 10 largest fast-casual restaurant chains by sales

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 04, 2024

The fast-casual segment had a strong 2023 in terms of sales, boosted by unit growth and menu pricing.

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How Dave's Hot Chicken is harnessing a rabid fan base

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 04, 2024

Top 500: It was one of the fastest growing fast-casual chains in 2023 and sales nearly doubled. But is the hot chicken chain growing too fast?

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A breakout year for salad

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 04, 2024

Small but growing, this group of salad concepts is figuring out how to scale by making fresh, healthful options accessible.

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Batten down the hatches for more severe weather ahead

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 04, 2024

The storms that dampened restaurant traffic during Q1 were a preview of what the industry can expect through the remainder of 2024, though with more heat, wind and rain, according to forecasters.

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Paris Baguette is more than a bakery-café

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 04, 2024

Top 500: The fast-casual bakery-cafe concept is the fastest-growing sandwich concept in Technomic’s Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report.

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Here’s another good excuse for a restaurant value war

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 03, 2024

Retail Watch: Grocers and big-box food retailers, already benefiting from being significantly cheaper than restaurants, are touting major price cuts this summer.

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Slutty Vegan may be coming soon to a city near you

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 03, 2024

The plant-based concept backed by an investment from restaurateur Danny Meyer is on a national tour this summer to hunt for potential locations. And founder Pinky Cole Hayes is working with Pepsi to find the best Black-owned restaurants.

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