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Consumer Trends

Top 10 most welcoming chains for solo diners—and 5 that still have work to do

 By Sara Rush Wirth on Dec. 15, 2016

A look at the top chains winning with solo diners—as well as those scoring high with most consumers but missing the mark when it comes to dine-alone guests.

Consumer Trends

Top chains by menu segment for 2017

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 17, 2017

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.

Consumer Trends

America's favorite fast casual chains

By Jill Failla on Jan. 17, 2017

As expected, fast casual is still growing faster than other segments, though Technomic recently suggested its growth may be slowed in the coming years.

Operations

Real estate priorities beyond location

By Dina Berta on Feb. 07, 2017

As more fast-casual concepts see the volume benefits of a drive-thru, finding the right locations may get trickier.

Consumer Trends

7 lessons for engaging consumers

By Sara Rush Wirth on Apr. 13, 2017

Customers want brands to connect with them personally, both inside the four walls of a restaurant and out. The challenge now is how to figure out the ‘where’ and ‘how’ that creates an impact.

Consumer Trends

The 10 most craveable chain sandwiches

By Lizzy Freier, Dora Meza and Michelle Zalesny on May 30, 2017

Customers reveal which chain subs spark their strongest yearnings.

Firehouse Subs

Jun. 11, 2017

Firehouse-theme restaurants serving steam-heated hearty subs

Financing

Mistake-proof your opening

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 31, 2012

The Restaurant Business annual Restaurant Growth Index can direct you to the best opportunities for your next location. But there are may mistakes to avoid after that.

Operations

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Radical transitions

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 14, 2017

KFC is tinkering with a new health-minded concept, while also testing life as a retailer. And those aren't the only transformations that snared attention.

Consumer Trends

Health wins, snacking grows

By Sara Rush Wirth and Patricia Cobe on Jan. 20, 2015

Whether touting health halos, all-natural ingredients or entirely new better-for-you menus, chains are using health to keep diners coming back.

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