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Consumer Trends

Top chains by menu segment for 2017

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 17, 2017

Chains ranking highest in their competitive set deliver more than just good food. They’re winning in all aspects of the dining experience, from service to convenience.

Consumer Trends

America's favorite chains for 2017

 By Jill Failla on Jan. 17, 2017

Restaurant trends change year to year, but one thing remains consistent: Service and hospitality are crucial to consumers. This year’s list reveals some shake-ups.

Consumer Trends

America's favorite casual dining chains

By Jill Failla on Jan. 17, 2017

Most of America’s favorite casual-dining concepts for 2017 are upscale or boast a specialized cuisine—only one is a traditional varied-menu concept.

Operations

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Double turns

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 10, 2017

No sooner had one arresting development arisen than another quickly followed in its wake, making neck braces an acceptable fashion accessory.

Rosemary & Thyme

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 01, 2003

Singly and as a harmonious duo, these two herbs share a rich culinary heritage.

Darden buys another casual-dining growth brand

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 27, 2017

For $780 million in cash, the parent of Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse will add a growth chain with familiar management.

2017 Top 500: Steak

Jun. 08, 2017

The steak category grew sales by 2.9%, to $11.2 billion, and units by 0.7%, to 2,767.

The Capital Grille

Jun. 11, 2017

Darden's upscale, elegant steakhouse attracting professional clientele

Top 500 Chains

The Capital Grille

Jun. 12, 2017

Darden’s fine-dining steakhouse caters to the professional crowd

Financing

20 top full-service chains in satisfaction and sales

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 23, 2017

When it comes to restaurant brands, the sales leaders are not always consumers’ favorites for a variety of reasons. Chains best at parlaying customer satisfaction into sales are hard to beat.

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