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Operations

The top 9 restaurant trends of 2018

A challenging year brought fundamental shifts in the market and a white-elephant sale of troubled concepts.

Financing

Will franchising fall out of favor?

As pressure grows on franchisees, companies might find it better to keep some locations for themselves, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Applebee’s buys 69 franchised stores, resolves dispute with RMH

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 14, 2018

Lawsuits have been dropped as part of a settlement with one of its largest operators, RMH.

Financing

How Greg Flynn kept the faith through Applebee’s struggles

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 12, 2018

In this week’s episode of RB's podcast, "A Deeper Dive," the prominent franchisee also discusses his recent purchase of 368 Arby’s restaurants.

Financing

Bar and grill chains are still struggling

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 03, 2018

Despite improvement at Applebee’s and BJ’s, demand at varied menu chains remains weak, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Food

9 winter specials warming up restaurant menus

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 28, 2018

Operators are tapping seasonal ingredients and holiday flavors to create new dishes.

Marketing

Restaurants try new lures for Black Friday shoppers

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 21, 2018

Discounts are still a staple, but new come-ons include free rides and tamales.

Consumer Trends

Panera, Cinnabon, Applebee’s aim for new delivery occasions

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 15, 2018

With so many restaurants offering delivery, how does a brand stand out? Here are three newly announced attempts.

Financing

Applebee’s, IHOP look longer term after strong Q3 sales, traffic gains

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 01, 2018

Comps jumped 7.7% for Applebee’s and 1.2% for IHOP.

Leadership

Houlihan’s parent expands its exec team

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 24, 2018

The casual-dining operator has hired a new CMO, CFO and ops specialist.