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The week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Golden Oldie trends edition

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 19, 2014

Sometimes the hottest emerging restaurant trends feel very much like ones the industry has known before. This week is a case in point.

Starbucks-Panera merger in the works?

 By Peter Romeo on Apr. 03, 2017

A flurry of news reports say Starbucks is interested in buying the bakery chain. Neither party has commented on the speculation.

Marketing

The 10 most tempting LTOs in February

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 12, 2018

Consumers reveal the five limited-time offers they are most likely to purchase and the five they find most craveable.

Bakery cafes prosper and post solid gains in weak economy

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 21, 2009

Bakery cafes have emerged as high-fliers in the restaurant industry, and are well-positioned to leverage new growth opportunities as the economy continues its slow recovery.

12 regrettable misses worth savoring

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 22, 2015

If you sat out this year’s Global Best Practices Conference, here are 12 things you can only read about.

Meet Panera's new owner

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 06, 2017

Suddenly, there's a new restaurant giant on the scene. Here's a peek inside little-known JAB Holding Co.

Operations

E. coli with possible Panera connection spreads to 7 states

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 11, 2018

Authorities say they still don't know what product or food seller was the source, but some still mention Panera as a possibility.

Fast-Casual Chains Continue to Grow and Benefit from Recession, Finds Technomic

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 24, 2010

CHICAGO (June 24, 2010 - Business Wire)—Though the recession took a toll on most restaurant sectors in 2009, fast-casual chains benefited from consumers...

Financing

Even amid stale sales, takeout is a fresh spot

By Sam Smith on Jun. 01, 2015

A confluence of tech advances, changing lifestyles and demographic shifts has brought a renaissance in takeout, and everyone is racing to capitalize on it.

Financing

A fast reality check

By Peter Romeo, Darren Tristano, Kelly Killian and Mary Chapman on May 19, 2017

Those of us who have been watching the industry for a long time are still excited about fast casual and its future.

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