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Operations

4 ways Texas Roadhouse intends to keep outpacing other brands

 By Peter Romeo on May 01, 2018

With same-store sales up 8.5% for the first month of Q2, how does the casual operator plan to keep outpacing the pack? Here’s what management has revealed.

Operations

Casual-dining rebound hasn't pulled Chili’s along

 By Peter Romeo on May 01, 2018

Sales and traffic comps remained negative for the big brand in Brinker’s portfolio.

Colorado Restaurant Struggles with Possible Foodborne Pathogen Incident

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 17, 2004

NEW YORK - As one restaurant in Fort Collins, CO, is undergoing intensive scrutiny in the wake of alleged foodborne contamination, other eateries in the area...

Analyst Expects Restaurants to Suffer from Swine Flu Outbreak

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 01, 2009

According to the report, analyst Jason West said in a note to investors that unlike other outbreaks, such as SARS and avian flu, which were centered in Asia,...

Consumer Reports Survey Shows Which Chains Consumers Love, and Why

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 02, 2009

The Capital Grille, First Watch, Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano, Maggiano's Little Italy and McCormick & Schmick's earned top marks among Consumer Reports...

Marketing

2011 Social Media 50 Introduction

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 31, 2011

Restaurant Business’ ranking of restaurant operators—chains, independents and chefs—by social media activity.

Financing

What to do about commodity prices?

By Dana Tanyeri on May 01, 2011

With many commodity prices hitting new highs and food costs overall expected to rise by 3 percent to 5 percent this year, many operators recently raised the white flag in their battle to hold the line on menu price increases.

Casual ‘Davids’ dominate in word of mouse

By Peter Romeo on May 02, 2011

Need proof that dominance in social media isn’t (yet) a function of size? Look no further than Restaurant Business’ ranking of casual chains by success in that realm.

Food

Inside the kids’ meal mind

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 01, 2011

Everyone is on the restaurant industry’s back to improve kids’ menus. The White House, USDA, commodity boards, parents, nutrition advocacy groups, the medical community and more are pushing for healthier menu options.

Consumer Trends

2012 trend book: Growth

Dec. 01, 2011

How do you spell “opportunity”? Nontraditional locations, self-service catering, pop-ups, trucks, kiosks, retail products—that’s how.

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