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Editors' Picks: Top Developments of 2013

 Dec. 25, 2013

Looking back over the year, our editors chose these trends and developments as the most arresting of 2013.

Making money off the books

 By Sara Rush Wirth on Feb. 10, 2014

The San Francisco Chronicle reported an 8 percent increase in cookbook sales in 2011, and the trend has continued.

Domino’s tries tech for the newest screen: smartwatches

Nov. 14, 2014

Domino’s Pizza, a pioneer of online and mobile ordering, is broadening its technology focus to include what many see as the next platform to be embraced by consumers, the smartwatch.

Nashville's Bread & Company bought by Florida-based restaurant group

Dec. 05, 2014

The local favorite has only two stores, but the deal extends to recipes, the brand name and all intellectual property. First Watch has indicated that it intends to maintain the brand.

Brennan’s in the pink, again

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 15, 2014

After more than a year of family squabbles, lawsuits and construction, Brennan’s, the legendary New Orleans restaurant, reopened for business in November.

Food

5 mega (and minor) menu trends for 2015

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 13, 2015

Every year at this time, pundits offer their best guess at what’s in store for the restaurant industry in the coming 12 months.

Burger King brings back 15-cent chicken nugget promotion

Jan. 13, 2015

For a limited time, 10 nuggets will be offered for $1.49.

McD’s sued under ‘joint employer’ ruling for alleged discrimination at franchised stores

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 22, 2015

The first major court test of the NLRB’s decision will be closely watched by restaurant franchisors.

A look at modern open kitchens

By Sara Rush Wirth on Feb. 02, 2015

While not for all, the design can help build connections and provide entertainment—extra incentive to get guests in the door.

Beverage

Modernizing mixers

By Thomas Henry Strenk on Feb. 09, 2015

To keep cocktail lists current, progressive mixologists are looking to the past, resurrecting old-fashioned mixers and modifiers with modern twists.

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