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Consumer Trends

America's favorite quick service chains

 By Jill Failla on Jan. 17, 2017

The QSR Plus subsegment continues to be a sweet spot, with chains such as In-N-Out Burger and Culver’s scoring well for made-to-order fare served at a value price.

Consumer Trends

The 5 cleanest fast-food bathrooms—and 5 missing the mark

 By Jill Failla on Mar. 06, 2017

Customers rate the best and worst quick-service restaurant chains for bathroom cleanliness in a recent Technomic survey.

Consumer Trends

So Long, Dining Rooms

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 12, 2017

As off-premise continues to grow, an omnichannel approach may be on the horizon.

Consumer Trends

The 10 most craveable chain sandwiches

By Lizzy Freier, Dora Meza and Michelle Zalesny on May 30, 2017

Customers reveal which chain subs spark their strongest yearnings.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

Jun. 11, 2017

Known for toasted subs, malts and smoothies, served in a vintage-style sandwich shop

Operations

Potbelly gets new CEO

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 01, 2017

Alan Johnson will take the helm at the fast-casual chain.

Financing

Private-equity firms eyeing Potbelly

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 04, 2018

With activists pushing a potential sale, the sandwich chain gets indications of interest.

Marketing

Operators aim to lure business with Tax Day deals

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 09, 2018

Check out what Corner Bakery, Tupelo Honey and others are doing.

A letter to Santa's elves

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 17, 2014

I have requests for the restaurant industry, which just slogged through one of its chilliest years. We’re not talking weather here.

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