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McDonald’s franchisees losing faith in the chain: Survey

Just 14 percent think its turnaround efforts are working.

Darden buys another casual-dining growth brand

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

Restaurant dealmaking is at its highest level in 11 years. The transactions record could be shattered if these blockbuster acquisitions, already the subjects of Wall Street speculation, should go down.

This year saw some challenging developments.

The burger giant has closed more than 300 locations the past three years, says RB's The Bottom Line. Will it grow again?

The company found a better deal by going private, says RB's The Bottom Line. Could others follow?

Here are seven data points to show that the industry is bigger and stronger than it was a decade ago.

Every society has a set of morals by which it functions. They are usually a combination of philosophical and religious values that define how we work, play, love, buy, and sell. They define right and wrong, form the basis of our laws and governmental policy. In short, our culture.

The role of the research and development chef is to provide creative culinary services to the development team.

Nine steps to a great LTO.

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