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On the road with a professional eater

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 11, 2019

Madi Butler will spend 50 days this summer traveling from dining destination to dining destination by train, part of an effort to popularize that mode of transportation. Restaurant Business caught up with her during a stop in New York City.

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Red Robin closes stores as traffic continues to slide

 By Peter Romeo on May 30, 2019

The casual chain’s comps slipped 3.3% on a 5.5% drop in transactions in Q1.

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Restaurant Association launches a program to keep employees in the industry

By Peter Romeo on May 20, 2019

The initiative sets a career path that employees can follow for upward mobility, complete with certifications attesting to their abilities.

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Regynald Washington is named top foodservice operator of 2019

By Peter Romeo on May 18, 2019

The concessionaire was honored with the Gold Plate award at a gala Saturday night in Chicago.

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Restaurants keep adding jobs as unemployment falls to 49-year low

By Jonathan Maze on May 03, 2019

The industry added 25,000 jobs last month as the economy continues to expand.

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Why do struggling chains always turn to franchising?

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 23, 2019

Companies with steeply falling sales frequently turn to franchisees to turn stores around. RB’s The Bottom Line examines whether this is a good idea.

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Polished-casual chains tap an indie vibe

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 22, 2019

This upscale full-service segment is thriving while some in casual-dining sputter.

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Black Box: Sales rebounded with the weather in March

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 11, 2019

But traffic remains weak as the industry relies on price to generate sales.

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Relations sour between Panera and Ron Shaich

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 21, 2019

Shaich’s new investment firm is suing the bakery-cafe chain over a recruitment agreement.

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