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Starbucks targets drive thrus for U.S. growth
Jan. 25, 2013
Drive thrus to comprise 60 percent of the 1,500 domestic units planned for the next five years
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Sonic president Scott McLain resigns

The resignation will be effective on March 31...More
Jan. 24, 2013
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Restaurants work to increase servers' seafood knowledge

Training programs cover topics from species and sustainability to safety and preparation...More
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Jan. 24, 2013
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Ground Round pursues aggressive growth, overhaul

A new sports-themed concept, restaurant redesign, upgraded menu and plan to boost unit count are in the works...More
Jan. 24, 2013
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AFC Enterprises 4Q preview reveals rising sales

Popeyes parent releases preliminary financial results for the quarter and fiscal 2012...More
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Jan. 24, 2013
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My Fit Foods receives funding from TSG

The private-equity firm has made a minority investment in the prepared-food brand...More
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Jan. 24, 2013
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Cheddar’s Casual Café names Peter Gaudreau EVP of operations

Gaudreau most recently served as vice president of operations at Freebirds World Burrito...More
Jan. 23, 2013
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McDonald’s: Sales challenges will continue

CEO Don Thompson expects January global same-store sales to be slightly negative...More
Jan. 23, 2013
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Chili's bets on pizza to drive sales, margins

A systemwide rollout of the new pizza platform at Chili’s Grill & Bar, along with other menu enhancements, are expected to bolster the casual-dining chain’s bottom line....More
Jan. 23, 2013
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Zpizza founder talks fast-casual pizza trends

Sid Fanarof says the brand is in the business of “feel-good pizza”...More
David McDougall
Jan. 23, 2013
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Back Yard Burgers names David McDougall CEO

New leadership introduced following recent bankruptcy...More
Jan. 22, 2013
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Research: Restaurant customers traded down in 2012

Point-of-sale data from GuestMetrics reveals drop in orders of entrées, bottles of wine...More
Jan. 22, 2013
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How to keep momentum after a restaurant shift

This video from NRN columnist Jim Sullivan highlights training tips for restaurant employees....More
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Top Advances
Whataburger4.20%
Chart House Restaurants0.29%
HomeTown Buffet0.28%
Ryan's Grill, Buffet & Bakery0.26%
Logan's Roadhouse0.21%
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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar-3.33%
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Souplantation-0.84%
T.G.I. Friday's-0.11%
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