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Beverage

5 drink trends getting attention now

 By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 15, 2018

Emerging ingredients, flavors and products can help operators refresh the menu.

Financing

Chili’s treads cautiously on gaming

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 15, 2018

The brand is exploring ways of benefiting from legalized sports betting, but not in a manner that will blur its image, officials say.

Financing

For struggling restaurants, it’s buy or die

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 15, 2018

As sales continue to weaken, restaurant chains hope mergers will keep them afloat, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Food

McDonald’s adds to its chicken lineup

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 15, 2018

The chain will offer a Sweet N’ Spicy Honey BBQ Glazed chicken tenders LTO next week.

Financing

Dave Boennighausen details Noodles & Co.'s impressive comeback

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 15, 2018

Also in this edition of RB's podcast, "A Deeper Dive": upcoming menu trends.

Beverage

Starbucks adds protein-packed, plant-based blended drink

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 14, 2018

The coffee chain is courting health-focused customers amid a Frappuccino sales slump.

Financing

Twin Peaks’ sales keep climbing

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 14, 2018

The company says its same-store sales rose 9.4% in the second quarter, thanks in part to its focus on sports.

Financing

Noon Mediterranean files for bankruptcy

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 14, 2018

The fast-casual restaurant concept has closed seven units and laid off 89 employees.

Financing

Steak ‘n Shake wants to sell all of its company stores

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 14, 2018

The chain is offering to sell partnerships in all 400 locations for $10,000.

Emerging Brands

6 new restaurants that could be ripe for expansion

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 13, 2018

Here’s a look at some recently opened on-trend restaurants that just might have the legs to gain ground.

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