Dickey's Barbecue Pit

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Dickey's gives self-delivery a try

The leap from reliance on third parties was eased by the brand's considerable presence in catering, according to the chain.

2017 Top 500: Specialty LSR

Together, the specialty LSR category increased sales by 8.6%, to $6.9 billion, and units by 5.2%, to 11,070.

The new attention-getters have less to do with the food than the quantities in which it's served.

More than half of the restaurant industry’s $491 billion in sales come from the Top 500 chains. And these giants grew at a modestly stronger rate, both in terms of sales and store counts, than the industry overall. Restaurant Business focused on the leading 250 performers to identify trends for our first-ever special report delivering lessons from Technomic’s annual Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report. This special package includes lessons for all operators from the largest chains by segment, menu category and more.

From smart appliances to simulations, restaurant owners and franchisors are looking to bring big data to the forefront of everyday operations.

Burger-inspired beer is just one of the over-the-top offerings debuted by chains in recent weeks.

Take autumn offerings up a notch by featuring seasonal favorites in new, unexpected ways.

What takes a notion from “that’s cool” to a smart, business-forward point of differentiation? We present 50 of the greatest on-trend ideas we’ve collected.

These eight operators are betting on convenience, tempting busy home cooks with prepared turkeys, sides and desserts to go.

The 600-unit fast-casual chain will now be overseen by its prior leader's wife.

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