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Here are the seven restaurant concepts that posted double-digit comparable-store sales gains this winter along with a quick sniff of the fuel they’re using to power sales.

Senior Associate Editor Sara Rush offers her picks of the concept types that are most likely to thrive or dive in 2015.

In another illustration of fast-casual’s strength relative to the traditional quick-service sector, the Pie Five pizza chain posted a same-store sales increase of 12.9 percent for the quarter ended June 29. Its QSR sister, Pizza Inn, saw a 1.5 percent gain.

As a member of the judging panel for the second annual FARE Culinary Competition, senior editor Pat Cobe shares the trends.

Shareholders fail Chipotle’s Steve Ells and Monty Moran. Outback tries to turn C’s into A’s—if it can find enough opportunities. And fast casual dominates the honor roll—again.

A loud note of disharmony could be heard within the restaurant industry this week, particularly among its Italian combatants.

Big names are grabbing a piece of this hot segment.

By employing creative and time-tested social media techniques, these brands have fans buzzing.

Recent developments of interest to restaurant franchisees and franchisors.

CHICAGO (October 24, 2011 - PR Newswire)—Fast-casual growth continues to outpace that of quick service and full service. Though it’s still a small...