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2016 Top 500: Family-style chains

Breakfast-and-lunch-only concepts continue to be the growth stars among the Top 500 family style chains.

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7 restaurant attempts to snag gift business

With consumers prowling stores and the internet for gift ideas, some restaurants are ready with suggestions that could also make their holidays a little happier.

The year was not without its Freddy Krueger moments for restaurants. Here's a look back at the times restaurateurs wondered if they were awake.

Joe Rogers, Sr., was working at a Toddle House when he decided he had a better idea.

While some of the legacy brands (such as IHOP and Bob Evans) saw declines, Technomic Chief Insights Officer Darren Tristano expects breakfast-and-lunch concepts to keep growing.

Short-order breakfast-focused fare served in a laid-back, Southern-inspired locale

The concept added gift cards for the first time at the end of 2016

See which 10 chains are meeting consumers’ morning cravings the most.

Restaurateurs and customers shushed their inhibitions and indulged some decidedly wicked impulses this week, securing them a prime spot on Santa’s naughty list.

The quick-service chain is also planning a permanent memorial at the unit where the shooting occurred.

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