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Texas Roadhouse and Outback Steakhouse square off in Twitter beef

The two chains playfully fight it out on social media.

Technology

Are you insured for a cyberattack?

Restaurateurs beware. While all major commercial providers offer it, cyber liability insurance typically is not included in a general liability policy.

Those sales contributed to the chain’s Q4 gains, which bucked the declines seen by other casual-dining concepts.

More than half of the restaurant industry’s $491 billion in sales come from the Top 500 chains. And these giants grew at a modestly stronger rate, both in terms of sales and store counts, than the industry overall. Restaurant Business focused on the leading 250 performers to identify trends for our first-ever special report delivering lessons from Technomic’s annual Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report. This special package includes lessons for all operators from the largest chains by segment, menu category and more.

NEW YORK - As one restaurant in Fort Collins, CO, is undergoing intensive scrutiny in the wake of alleged foodborne contamination, other eateries in the area...

Recent earnings reports show a correlation between positive comp sales and customers eating outside of restaurants, but not all brands are convinced.

Restaurant Business’ ranking of restaurant operators—chains, independents and chefs—by social media activity.

Chains ranking highest in their competitive set deliver more than just good food. They’re winning in all aspects of the dining experience, from service to convenience.

Everyone is on the restaurant industry’s back to improve kids’ menus. The White House, USDA, commodity boards, parents, nutrition advocacy groups, the medical community and more are pushing for healthier menu options.

Restaurateurs learned their world truly is shrinking, but they can't readily say the same about delivery concerns.

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