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Special Reports

Special Reports

Consumers still love chains

 By Sara Rush Wirth on Dec. 28, 2018

Despite a movement towards independents, chain restaurants keep driving business.

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Top generational need states

 By Sara Rush Wirth on Dec. 28, 2018

The drivers getting consumers into chain restaurants differs among the ages.

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Meeting the needs of millennial parents

By Brett Dworski on Dec. 28, 2018

How to balance the snacking preferences of young parents and their kids.

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America's favorite chains

By Sara Rush Wirth on Dec. 27, 2018

Consumers’ most loved chains aren’t just focused on one aspect of their restaurants—they are winning in service, ambiance and convenience, along with the food.

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Chains losing favor with consumers

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 27, 2018

Data shows which brands saw a drop-off in guest satisfaction ratings.

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America's favorite family-dining chains

By Sara Rush Wirth on Dec. 27, 2018

These are the country's top-rated family-dining brands.

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Millennials' favorite chains

By Sara Rush Wirth on Dec. 27, 2018

By now, most operators are familiar with the overarching trends influenced by the millennial generation. As they age up, however, their wants and priorities are changing.

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America's favorite quick-service chains

By Sara Rush Wirth on Dec. 27, 2018

As proof that sales don’t always equate to consumer preference, only one of the 10 largest chains by sales made this list.

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America's favorite casual-dining chains

By Sara Rush Wirth on Dec. 27, 2018

Even the most loved casual chains are hurting for sales growth. Two of consumers' top five brands made major changes over the past year to try to correct that loss.

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Chains winning favor with consumers

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 27, 2018

Data reveals which brands are tops in guest satisfaction.

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