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Emerging chains selling chicken and coffee dominated the latest Future 50 ranking of the country's fastest-growing small chains. Read on for the full list of the industry's up-and-comers, as compiled by the Restaurant Business editorial team and sister data firm Technomic. And be sure to scroll down to check out videos from leaders of some of these hot concepts.

A lot of restaurant chains struggled last quarter as consumers cut back on their dining. But there were some notable bright spots, particularly among full-service restaurant chains. Check out this quarter’s restaurant earnings report.

Steal these business-boosting tips Restaurant Business editors have spotted during their reporting this year.

The morning daypart is evolving to keep up with consumers' habits and demands, with a renewed focus on innovation, beverages and service styles.

Check out the latest edition of RB Quarterly.

Restaurant mergers and acquisitions appear to be on the menu again, as recent deals for chains Dave’s Hot Chicken and Jersey Mike’s fuel healthy deal activity.

Sales at chain restaurants were as weak as they've been in years, outside the pandemic, as consumers cut back on dining. Check out which restaurant brands were able to buck this trend, and which ones are searching for answers.

Check out the latest edition of RB Quarterly. This issue features a cover story on Chili's CEO Kevin Hochman and a look at the impact COVID had on the restaurant business. Also restaurant finance, res...

Bankruptcies at Hooters, TGI Fridays and Red Lobster underscore problems in full-service restaurants as consumers shift to takeout. But some casual-dining restaurants have found considerable success despite those issues.

Five years after the pandemic shut down indoor dining, restaurants have been reshaped in ways large and small. What has emerged is a resilient, ever-changing industry.

Several restaurant chains reported surprisingly weak sales coming out of 2024 and into 2025. But a few chains have broken through these challenges to surprise customers and investors. Check out the latest restaurant company earnings roundup.

What's coming to restaurant menus in 2025? Restaurant Business examines the hot new restaurant food and beverage items coming to restaurants and bars this year.