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12 reveals from this week’s big restaurant event

The three dozen chains participating in the ICR Conference provided plenty of aha moments. Here’s a sampling of the surprising tidbits that were aired.

Operations

Talk of the industry this week: On-premise dining

Or at least that was a major theme at the ICR Conference, where three dozen chains aired their strategies and financial results.

Food

15 items rocking chain menus around the world

By Patricia Cobe on May 14, 2019

Technomic’s look into global menu innovation reveals some surprises.

Top 500 Chains

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May 03, 2019

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Leadership

Union Square Hospitality names a new president

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 18, 2019

Chip Wade, a longtime ops specialist for Darden Restaurants, will take the job next month.

Leadership

4 megatrends that emerged at chain restaurants’ big idea exchange

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 12, 2019

With more than 1,000 executives in attendance, some surprising trends could be gleaned from the presentations and casual conversations. Here are four that might have turned a keen listener’s head.

Consumer Trends