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Carbs slide in supermarkets, not in popularity, study says

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 18, 2004

Consumers may be buying fewer low-carb packaged foods, but they're sticking to a diet strategy of eating less starch and sugar, according to a survey conducted earlier this summer.

Free 'extras' now on menu at Qdoba

 Oct. 03, 2014

The Mexican fast-casual chain is now providing condiments and mix-ins like guacamole and queso for no extra charge.

Cover story: Ready for your close-up?

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 15, 2005

You didn't ask for it. You might not even want it. But you got it—big-time publicity.

... While McDonald's earnings fall

Jan. 23, 2015

On news of same-store sales dropping nearly 1 percent, execs reiterated their pledge to simplify the menu, slow expansion and cater to local tastes.

Financing

Loving underutilized cuts of red meat

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 12, 2006

To feed Americans’ never-ending appetite for beef, the cattle industry is making new and underutilized cuts more available to restaurateurs.

Strong gift card sales expected this year

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 29, 2016

A new forecast calls for a rebound from last year's slow going.

Manufacturer Spotlight September 2006

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 15, 2006

Foodservice suppliers provide a look at products designed to make an operator’s job easier.

Operations

This week’s 4 head-spinning moments: Peppering up Chipotle

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 08, 2017

More dramatic steps have overshadowed some of the other turnaround moves the burrito chain has made in recent days. Nor has it spared the brand from being chopped on by competitors. Here's a recount of what you may have missed.

The cost of higher costs

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 13, 2007

Labor, food, energy, insurance, real estate—you name it, the fundamental prime costs of doing business are up, in some cases dramatically.

Financing

Technomic: Restaurants end Q1 on a high note

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 30, 2018

March traffic increased as consumers returned to normal behavior.

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