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Russia backs homegrown fast-food chain to rival McDonald's

 Apr. 13, 2015

The Russian government is investing $19 million in a proposed network of 41 restaurants and 91 food stands aimed at creating alternatives to Western chains.

6 things we learned about McDonald’s future from SXSW

 By Kelly Killian on Mar. 14, 2016

The quick-service chain provided a peek at some of the new technology it’s eyeing.

Food

4 new menu items igniting sales

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 24, 2016

During a difficult time for many restaurant operators, a few are having sales success with new menu items. Here's a sampling of those killer lures.

Financing

Chains break new ground in pursuit of sales

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 13, 2017

Wedding registries and third-party reservations services were once seen as too highfalutin for cookie-cutter places slinging pizza and potato skins. But not in today’s environment.

Technology

4 fresh tech hacks to borrow from

By Aaron Jourden on May 02, 2017

From voice recognition ordering terminals to branded video game characters that will take your order while you play, chains are putting today’s latest tech to use in novel ways.

Consumer Trends

Teens name top 7 restaurant chains

By Brett Dworski on Oct. 12, 2017

One brand stood out among the eateries preferred by teens, who continue to spend more at restaurants than they do at clothing stores.

Workforce

This week’s 6 head-spinning moments: Surprises. Or not.

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 26, 2018

Unexpected developments abounded in the restaurant business, from a surge in popularity of hurling hatchets to new revelations about how much some restaurants pay.

Financing

McDonald’s stock soars on better-than-expected sales

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 30, 2018

The company’s stock rose 5% Monday even though traffic fell in the first quarter.

Sliced Apple Sales Booming

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 24, 2011

CHICAGO (August 24, 2011 - The Packer)—Sales of fresh sliced apples increased 33% in the past five years. The category garnered about $122 million in sales...

McDonald’s sets Oct. 6 rollout for all-day breakfast

By Kelsey Squire on Sep. 01, 2015

The limited menu will be the chain's boldest turnaround effort to date.

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