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Workforce

Restaurant chains extend financial support to Texas employees

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 26, 2021

Several concepts with Texas locations are replacing lost wages for workers impacted by this month’s severe weather.

Workforce

Restaurants embrace paid time off as the way to get employees vaccinated

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 04, 2021

The list of operators opting for that course is growing quickly.

Food

New menu launches run the gamut

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 28, 2020

From date night dinners to family meals and sweets, restaurants innovate to lure customers.

Top 500 Chains

Freebirds World Burrito

May 03, 2019

Get Top 500 data: sales, units and YOY change, average unit volume, and company/franchise units, as well as Technomic’s analysis, growth forecast and more.

Top 500 Chains

Freebirds World Burrito

Jun. 19, 2018

Entrepreneur of the month: Bryan Lockwood

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 01, 2010

Bryan Lockwood and Barry Goff bought Freebirds World Burrito in mid-2008—just before the economy took the precipitous swing that now favors fast-casual.

Technology

Restaurant Business tests chain apps

By Sara Rush Wirth and Benita Gingerella on Oct. 30, 2016

With most chains trying to score valuable real estate on their customers’ phones, the Restaurant Business team took a look at 25 restaurant apps to see what’s working—and what’s not.