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10 Groundbreaking Concepts

10 groundbreaking concepts: 2014

 May 11, 2014

As concepts fight for a foothold in the crowded restaurant industry, determination to be on the cutting edge drives many decisions. These 10 groundbreakers all pushed the envelope during the last 12 months in terms of both design and operation, bending traditions and blurring lines within their typical space to set new directions.

Groundbreaking new restaurants: Where are they now?

 By Kelly Killian on May 13, 2016

From the explosion of eatertainment to Yum's fast-casual flops, we look back at some of our "groundbreaking concepts" of the last two years to see which ideas flourished and which ones flopped.

KFC

Jun. 11, 2017

The colonel mascot promotes its signature secret-recipe chicken prepared with 11 herbs and spices

Consumer Trends

4 global menu megatrends to track

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 23, 2018

Technomic finds that similar consumer demands—such as increased snacking and plant-forward plates—are driving menus around the world.

My lunch with Truett

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 08, 2014

Truett Cathy, who died Monday at age 93, is being remembered as a billionaire conservative whose life work, the Chick-fil-A quick-service chain, has served up as much controversy as it has chicken sandwiches. That doesn’t jibe with the man I remember from a long lunch a decade ago.

Yum China to separate with a big push

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 02, 2016

Two investors have agreed to buy an undisclosed stake in the Yum Brands' division when it's spun off. The parent company also set a date for the spinoff: Oct. 31.

Marketing

3 partnerships that paid off on social media

By Lisa White on Jun. 22, 2017

Recent partnerships won social media buzz for these limited-service brands.

Restaurants hit by terrorists

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 10, 2015

The attacks were very different, and targeted restaurants that appeared to have no connection.

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Never say never

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 23, 2016

Developments that seemed improbable a short while ago were reclassified this week as distinct possibilities. And that includes the chance of seeing more In-N-Outs in cosmopolitan centers.

Operations

The largest limited-service franchisees by region

By Mary Chapman on Aug. 04, 2017

A look at the largest franchisees in each region finds companies that are experts in their markets, and have local management and distribution to support franchisee stores.

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