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Operations

Into the oven

 By Kelley McLain on Jun. 03, 2015

Made-to-order pizza concepts rely on speedy, high-temperature ovens to fire up customized pizzas.

Wingstop to become first Roark restaurant brand to go public

 By Peter Romeo on May 06, 2015

The chicken-wings brand, one of 14 restaurant franchisors in Roark’s portfolio, is expected to generate at least $86 million.

Food

Customize it

By Joan M. Lang on Apr. 16, 2015

Restaurants that provide what families want—speedy service, something kids will eat, healthy options to please parents and a willingness to customize—are gaining business as economic doldrums linger.

Colorado lawmaker pitching hike in minimum wage to $12.50

Mar. 23, 2015

Colorado voters would have the choice to increase the state’s minimum wage from $8.23 an hour to $12.50 with legislation introduced Thursday by a Democratic lawmaker.The proposal needs support f...

Harlem Papa John's workers to split $2.1M awarded after franchisee underpaid them: Schneiderman

Mar. 06, 2015

The operator was accused of underpaying because drivers allegedly performed tasks for which they could not earn tips.

Financing

Chipotle unwrapped

By Steve Brooks on Feb. 09, 2015

Everyone is clamoring to be the next Chipotle. So what are the secrets to success for this industry strongman? We pull back the foil for a closer look.

4 fast-casual barbecue chains catching fire

By Kelly Killian on Feb. 05, 2015

Slow and low is not the growth strategy for fast-casual barbecue concepts. Here’s a look at four concepts with enough powerful backing to fire up the restaurant industry.

Domino’s puts tracker function on TV

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 26, 2015

But customers will need a particularly type of TV, and a fairly new one at that, to see when their Super Bowl pies and wings will arrive.

Sam Fox sells Sauce

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 06, 2015

The buyer, Scott Kilpatrick, has experience in expanding chains outside of Sauce’s Scottsdale base.

Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2014 Financial Results

Sep. 24, 2014

In another illustration of fast-casual’s strength relative to the traditional quick-service sector, the Pie Five pizza chain posted a same-store sales increase of 12.9 percent for the quarter ended June 29. Its QSR sister, Pizza Inn, saw a 1.5 percent gain.

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