Culver's

Remembering the year’s lost restaurant luminaries

The industry ended 2016 a little poorer from the loss of talents like Sam Beall, Michel Richard and Phil Keiser. Here's a quick look at some of the talents that were lost, and the stamp they've left on the business.

Technology

Consumers' top 5 high-tech LSR ordering systems

Customers rated these five limited-service brands as being the best in integrating tech.

As consumers try to meet their healthier eating pledges, some operators are bucking the trend and offering indulgent fare.

In addition to measuring chains’ operational attributes, Technomic also rated their connections to consumers through a series of questions designed to gauge loyalty and perception of a brand.

Chains ranking highest in their competitive set deliver more than just good food. They’re winning in all aspects of the dining experience, from service to convenience.

The QSR Plus subsegment continues to be a sweet spot, with chains such as In-N-Out Burger and Culver’s scoring well for made-to-order fare served at a value price.

Customers rate the best and worst quick-service restaurant chains for bathroom cleanliness in a recent Technomic survey.

A restaurant chain's sales don't always reflect customer satisfaction, and vice versa. Here, we rank the leading limited-service chains using a formula that includes financials, consumer satisfaction and value.

The top three burger chains, all QSRs, own two-thirds of the category's sales.

Hamburgers and frozen custard featuring Midwest beef and Wisconsin dairy

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