Pizza Ranch

House passes bill easing menu-labeling requirements

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 12, 2016

The changes would provide slightly more leeway for compliance and protection against civil suits.

'Better-Than-Restaurant' Fare

Feb. 23, 2011

The economic downturn brought new diners into 7-Eleven stores looking to fill their bellies without emptying their wallets, reported The Dallas Morning News. With the economy on the mend, the convenience store chain is launching "signature" food items that it hopes will keep consumers hungry for more, said the report.

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 Ranch hit by E.coli outbreak

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 17, 2016

An ingredient in the chain’s desserts was likely the culprit.

Sandwich stars

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 16, 2011

Sandwich creativity is at its peak these days, as chefs and menu developers treat a wide variety of breads as a blank canvas on which to practice their artistry. The examples here combine carriers, fillings and garnishes in inventive ways—these are not your ordinary lunchbox sandwiches.

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.

New Pizza Hut makeover plan revealed

By Peter Romeo on May 10, 2016

The brand's largest franchisee revealed that 10 percent of the chain would be updated annually under a new remodeling plan intended to remake the chain.

Funding franchisees: How small Z's are finding big money

By Steve Brooks on Jan. 01, 2012

When Myron Allen wanted to open a Toppers Pizza franchise in Rochester, Minnesota, he turned to an old friend: his local banker.

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.

2016 Top 500 restaurant chains

Jun. 21, 2016

More than half of the restaurant industry’s $491 billion in sales come from the Top 500 chains. And these giants grew at a modestly stronger rate, both in terms of sales and store counts, than the industry overall. Restaurant Business focused on the leading 250 performers to identify trends for our first-ever special report delivering lessons from Technomic’s annual Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report. This special package includes lessons for all operators from the largest chains by segment, menu category and more.

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