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Toppers revamps for carryout

The new Toppers prototype—the model for 11 of the 15 units built this year—features a “show kitchen” as well as counter seating that allows guests to watch pizzas being made.

Consumer Trends

5 tools for teaching consumers how to navigate fast casuals

How to make sure diners know where to go and what to do in your limited-service operation.

Operations

Showcase KFC spends $2.2M to double throughput

A local landmark, the Big Chicken KFC becomes a sales leader for the chain.

Emerging Brands

6 global concepts making inroads in America

Pay attention to these international brands trying to make their mark on American consumers.

Seattle City Council passes soda tax

Seattle joins the growing ranks of cities to levy taxes on sugary drinks.

Emerging Brands

4 game-changing emerging concepts

With new restaurant concepts opening (and failing) every day, it can be hard to figure out which brands merit attention. Here are four standouts, the 2017 Emerging Chains of the Year, an elite group that will be honored at the Restaurant Trends & Directions conference next month in Chicago.

Emerging Brands