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Food

Don't look now, but is the French dip a hit again?

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 08, 2016

The classic roast beef sandwich, usually served with a cup of au jus for dipping, is suddenly popping up on restaurant menus of all types.

Consumer Trends

5 healthiest restaurant chains

 By Jill Failla on Jan. 10, 2017

Customers rank the restaurant chains they say offer the healthiest menu items in a recent Technomic Consumer Brand Metrics survey.

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.

Marketing

5 ways operators plan to cash in on St. Patrick’s Day

By Benita Gingerella on Mar. 13, 2017

These restaurants are looking beyond corned beef and cabbage to draw holiday sales.

Financing

Fast casual has angst to overcome

By Scott Hume on May 25, 2017

Kurt Vonnegut Jr. wrote that “maturity is a bitter disappointment for which no remedy exists,” and so it has been with the coming-of-age fast-casual restaurant segment.

McAlister's Deli

Jun. 11, 2017

Made-to-order deli fare in a relaxed Southern atmosphere; operated by Focus Brands

Marketing

Operators tackle tailgating season with off-premise offers

By Lisa White on Aug. 23, 2017

Restaurants are giving football fans ordering flexibility, menu variety and out-of-the-box options before they hit the stands.

Operations

Naf Naf Grill is ready to roll

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 18, 2018

The youngest brand in Roark's expansive restaurant portfolio has been shaped and adjusted to be the company's next growth vehicle.

Restaurants try to stoke their own Black Friday frenzy

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 25, 2015

Restaurants are piggybacking on the day’s bargain-hunting mania with some kind of deal—many of which extend throughout the weekend and the holiday season.

Food

5 retro comfort foods making waves on menus

By Patricia Cobe and Lizzy Freier on Dec. 09, 2016

Chain restaurants are discovering that nostalgia sells.

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