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The 10 largest casual-dining chains by systemwide sales

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 03, 2024

A familiar Italian chain kept the top spot, but there was movement below in a tough year for full-service restaurants.

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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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Here’s how to execute pizzas on the fly

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on May 31, 2024

Advice Guy: RB’s operations expert offers tips for boosting efficiency in pizza throughput.

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Benefits of Adding Convenient, Fresh Options to a Franchisee Portfolio

Sponsored content from our partner Sambazon on May 30, 2024

As consumers focus more on eating healthier foods, operators who offer those foods stand to succeed.

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Red Robin says its turnaround efforts are working

By Joe Guszkowski on May 30, 2024

Better operations and food are helping the burger chain win back guests. Now it’s focusing on marketing, including a new loyalty program.

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Portillo's ousts COO as it looks for operational efficiencies

By Lisa Jennings on May 30, 2024

After five years with Portillo's, COO Derrick Pratt will depart from the company on June 30. Portillo's said it will search for a new head of operations.

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Former Walk-On's exec Scott Taylor named CEO of new restaurant group

By Joe Guszkowski on May 29, 2024

Cherry Bounce Hospitality will house three of Hargett Hunter's full-service restaurant holdings, including Trudy's Tex-Mex and Cajun Steamer, with more to come.

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3 right-sized restaurant prototypes

By Lisa Jennings on May 28, 2024

Potbelly and Z!Eats are whittling down unit footprints, while Carvel redesigned its "shoppes" for real estate flexibility. Take a look at these three prototypes.

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Cava expects a late-day sales boost with its new grilled steak

By Lisa Jennings on May 28, 2024

The new steak protein will be offered at a premium price, but the chain's guests are showing resilience. They're trading down from casual dining and trading up from fast food.

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