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Steal This Idea: Lessons from a failed fast-casual expansion

 By Sara Rush Wirth on Apr. 14, 2015

Boloco’s Washington flop is attributed to three factors: low brand awareness, operational issues and competition.

Jollibee still hunting for U.S. restaurant brands

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 17, 2015

The chairman says he has up to $1 billion to spend.

Smashburger names Michael Nolan new CEO

By Kelsey Squire on Apr. 27, 2016

Nolan replaces Scott Crane at the fast-casual burger chain.

Quiznos parts with another CEO

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 02, 2016

After less than 17 months, the post is empty again.

Marketing

4 ways to go beyond the basics of Snapchat

By Kelsey Squire on Sep. 19, 2016

Snapchat in recent months has debuted an interface that puts branded content front and center. Here’s how some companies are getting results.

Consumer Trends

The 10 most craveable chain fries

By Jill Failla and Lizzy Freier on Apr. 25, 2017

Customers reveal which restaurant chains’ french fries they deem most likely to spark cravings.

Smashburger’s Groupon strategy

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 01, 2011

David Prokupek, CEO and chairman of Denver-based Smashburger, found a way to tailor Groupon, the popular couponing service, to make it work best for his...

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Smashburger

Jun. 12, 2017

The chain recently appointed co-founder Tom Ryan as CEO

The best (but still not great) chain blogs

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 01, 2012

Maybe the industry is leery after seeing so many “trends” fizzle into fads (low-carb menu, anyone?). Or it could just be a bandwidth issue. Whatever the reason, restaurant chains clearly lag other businesses in the use of blogs as a public megaphone.

Marketing

Chains aim to boost traffic with pay-upfront passes

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 14, 2017

Au Bon Pain is the latest brand to unveil an endless pass of sorts.

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