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Heather Lalley

Managing editor

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Heather Lalley

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Financing

Parasole Restaurant Holdings to be purchased by private-equity firm

The Minneapolis-based operator of 14 full-service concepts has signed an agreement to be purchased by FS Funds.

Marketing

Whataburger had a very good day—at least on Twitter

The Texas-based burger chain unwittingly became a trending topic, drawing thousands of love letters from fans.

Consumer Trends

America's favorite seafood chains

One of consumers' favorite seafood chains, Bonefish Grill hired a new CEO last year.

Consumer Trends

America's favorite limited-service pizza chains

No. 1 Papa Murphy's got especially high marks for takeout and convenience

Consumer Trends

America's favorite Mexican chains

Full-service chain Pappasito's Cantina wowed consumers with its service and hospitality.

Consumer Trends

America's favorite full-service Italian chains

Maggiano’s Little Italy held on to the top spot.

Consumer Trends

America's favorite family-style chains

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store leads the way again.

Consumer Trends

America's favorite chicken chains

Chick-fil-A earned the top score in every category versus its chicken-slinging rivals.

Consumer Trends

America's favorite beverage/snack chains

Tropical Smoothie Cafe took the top spot.

Consumer Trends

America's favorite burger chains

In-N-Out gets some of the industry’s highest marks for service and hospitality.

Operations

Even with few U.S. cases, coronavirus fears spark restaurant business downturn

Restaurant stocks plunged this week and operators urged consumers to keep visiting so they can remain in business.

Consumer Trends

America's favorite bakery/cafe chains

Panera Bread remains a consumer favorite in its category as it continues to innovate its menu and ramp up convenience.

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