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Consumer Trends

April's 10 most alluring LTOs

By Jill Failla on May 02, 2017

Consumers reveal which chain limited-time offers they were most likely to order based on the name and description.

Financing

This week’s head-spinning moments: 5 Hail Marys

 By Peter Romeo on May 05, 2017

Applebee's is ready with financial rescues for franchisees, Buffalo Wild Wings is testing off-premise-only stores, Bravo Brio has a new concept it's weighing, Dunkin' is shrinking the menu as a cure-all, and Potbelly was given a bitter pill to swallow by the city of Chicago.

Operations

5 hurting chains that might need an ambulance

By Peter Romeo on May 15, 2017

An ebbing tide lowers all boats, as most restaurant operations can attest at the moment. Then there are the situations more akin to a shipwreck. Here are some high-profile chains that are still struggling mightily to right themselves.

Financing

A fast reality check

By Peter Romeo, Darren Tristano, Kelly Killian and Mary Chapman on May 19, 2017

Those of us who have been watching the industry for a long time are still excited about fast casual and its future.

2017 Top 500: Varied Menu

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 08, 2017

Overall, the varied menu category is flat, up .3% in sales to $23.9 billion and .5% in units to 7,792.

Applebee's

Jun. 11, 2017

Classic American comfort food served in a friendly “neighborhood” atmosphere

Top 500 Chains

Applebee's

Jun. 12, 2017

The struggling casual-dining chain is focusing on better food and value in its turnaround efforts

Food

4 new takes on traditional appetizers

By Lizzy Freier on Jul. 25, 2017

Chains are revamping mozzarella sticks, chips, breaded veggies and dips.

Applebee's to close as many as 135 stores

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 10, 2017

Franchisor DineEquity has more than doubled the projection, while also warning of a step-up in closures of IHOP units as well.

Marketing

3 bold-headline restaurant confessions

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 11, 2017

Confession is supposedly good for the soul. These chains are betting it won't hurt business, either.

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