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Financing

Panera Bread owner to buy Pret A Manger

 By Jonathan Maze on May 29, 2018

The sale adds to JAB Holding Co.’s growing collection of coffee chains.

Financing

Why restaurant chains aren’t going public right now

 By Jonathan Maze on May 29, 2018

Weak sales and poor stock performance are conspiring to create another dry spell for restaurant IPOs, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Food

5 ways to boost sandwich sales through the menu

By Patricia Cobe on May 15, 2018

Restaurants are switching up the menu to appeal to changing consumer preferences.

Amazon tests a high-tech quick-service concept

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 06, 2016

The to-go food outlet eliminates cashiers and lines.

Food

3 snack trends curbing appetites

By Lizzy Freier on Jun. 05, 2017

Leading chains are taking innovative approaches to snacking; here are three menu trends gathered from new item rollouts.

Top 500 Chains

Pret a Manger

Jun. 12, 2017

The chain from the U.K. serves grab-and-go fare made fresh with preservative-free ingredients

Consumer Trends

3 emerging trends to watch in August

By Benita Gingerella on Aug. 01, 2017

How far afield will operators go in their quest for updates of familiar favorites? This month, we’re clocking the distance on two fronts, including what some adventurers are doing with french fries.

Elderberry: The new "It" flavor

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 07, 2008

The next new flavor makes the scene. Pomegranate had its reign, then acai. What’s the next “it” flavor on the cocktail scene?

Food

5 relishes spreading on menus

By Lizzy Freier on May 15, 2017

Global relishes are poised for growth as operators increasingly use condiments to differentiate.

2017 Top 500: Sandwich

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 08, 2017

The sandwich category increased sales by 2.9% and units by 0.3%, despite category heavyweight Subway's 1.7% sales decline and 1.3% unit decline.

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