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McDonald’s closing more U.S. restaurants this year than it will open

 By Kelsey Squire on Jun. 18, 2015

For the first time in 40 years, the struggling burger giant plans to close more restaurants this year than it will open, according to the Associated Press.

Chipotle closes 43 units following E.coli outbreak

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 01, 2015

Twenty-two people have been sickened in total, including 17 who had eaten at one of Chipotle’s outlets in Oregon or Washington.

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.

Burgerville's first director of R&D

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 14, 2004

When 12-year-old George Brown had his tonsils taken out, the first thing he wanted when he woke up was a Burgerville milkshake.

Inside the Ingredients

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 07, 2008

Health headlines can change as frequently as a seasonal menu. Nevertheless, Americans eat them up. To stay in touch with the latest research (and perhaps be a step ahead of your customers), here’s what’s happening withsome of the ingredients you purchase for your menu.

Snacking endures

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 01, 2010

While consumers continue to hold their wallets tight when it comes to eating out, the popularity of snacking is holding steady. Snack sales have dipped only 1 percent this year, compared to losses of 5 percent and 3 percent in supper and lunch, respectively, according to data from Port Washington, New York-based market research firm NPD.

Performance Food Group To Use DNA-based Meat Traceability System for Hamburger

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 30, 2011

RICHMOND, Va. and LAWRENCE, Kan. (November 30, 2011 - PRNewswire)—Performance Food Group and Kansas-based IdentiGEN, a leader in meat traceability systems,...

The Week in Ideas, August 24, 2012

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 24, 2012

Exiling salt shakers to the condiment station. Cleaning up playgrounds. Fun discounts. Fighting happy hour. And a bad ice cream idea. All in the Week in Ideas.

The week in ideas, June 17, 2013

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 17, 2013

Sushi restaurants lead the ideas this week with no tipping and no kids. Chipotle lets its GMO flag fly. And a Wendy’s unit in Manatoba gets its big idea shot down by corporate.

Fast-food workers seeking $15 wage are planning civil disobedience

Sep. 02, 2014

Another nationwide rally backed by organized labor is planned for Thursday, and leaders say it will include unspecified acts of civil disobedience aimed at restaurants.

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