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Marketing

Comfort food makeovers reign among this winter’s tempting LTOs

Consumers favored familiar dishes with a twist in December. These seven stood out in Technomic’s monthly survey.

Leadership

Houlihan’s parent expands its exec team

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 24, 2018

The casual-dining operator has hired a new CMO, CFO and ops specialist.

Food

How restaurants find the best veggie burgers for their menu

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 19, 2018

Demand is up for plants between buns, and operators are answering the call.

Top 500 Chains

6 iced tea and lemonade trends hitting menus

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 06, 2018

What icy beverage flavors and styles will be cooling off customers this summer?

Operations

The top 8 marketing and operations takeaways from the 2018 National Restaurant Association Show

By Heather Lalley on May. 22, 2018

Restaurant brands shared how they're maximizing operations and making the most of marketing dollars.

Workforce

7 reasons to show your employees they matter

By Peter Romeo on May. 22, 2018

Speakers at the National Restaurant Association's annual convention underscored how severe the labor situation has become—and how vital it is to foster retention by showing appreciation of the current staff.

Food