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How Ed Doherty picks a franchise

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 14, 2016

The franchised concepts run by Doherty Enterprises range from giants like Applebee’s to relative newcomers like Noodles & Company, but they sport similar traits.

In their own words: Tom Mears

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 09, 2006

Tom Mears on the lessons, the labors and the passions of the restaurant life.

Operations

Restaurants play the blame game

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 02, 2017

Bad financial results have restaurant chain executives citing all kinds of factors for their top- and bottom-line difficulties, from an unexciting football season to high legal fees. Do they have a case? It depends.

In their own words: Kevin Reddy

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 01, 2009

Kevin Reddy on the lessons, the labors and the passions of the restaurant life.

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.

On the fast track

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 07, 2010

Three fast-casual concepts tap into the trends.

Noodles & Company

Jun. 11, 2017

Asian, Mediterranean and American noodle dishes in a fast-paced environment

Food

On the menu: Global fusion versus confusion

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 01, 2013

When fusion was the trend of the moment, some chefs tried too hard to globalize menus. In too many kitchens, the result was confusion—on the plate and the palate.

Technology

Apps that add value

By Benita Gingerella on Sep. 14, 2017

These seven apps stand out from the current pack.

Wingstop trading shows continuing interest in restaurant IPOs

Jun. 15, 2015

The chain's share price soared in early trading.

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