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Financing

Shaking up investing

 By Sam Smith on Jun. 17, 2015

Private-equity firms today are finding growth potential in many places—from rising concepts to off-course legacy brands.

Buffalo Wild Wings announces CEO change

 By Peter Romeo on Jun. 02, 2017

As shareholders decide who will set the chain's directions, its longtime leader is bowing out.

TGI Fridays refranchises an additional 48 restaurants

By Kelsey Squire on Jul. 08, 2015

The casual-dining chain, which sold the units to JIB Management, says it’s now nearly 80 percent franchised.

Top 500 Chains

TGI Fridays

Jun. 12, 2017

Fridays made its popular Endless Apps LTO a permanent menu addition to drive bar traffic

Bob Farrell dies at age 87

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 17, 2015

The founder of Farrell’s Ice Cream introduced the heavy theming and tableside showmanship that were later copied by a host of concepts.

Marketing

Market research by emoji

By Benita Gingerella and Lisa White on Sep. 19, 2017

See how operators are using the pint-sized images to get a read on consumers.

Fazoli’s to hire 500 employees in one-day event

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 26, 2015

The Italian chain follows the lead of Chipotle, which earlier this year aimed to hire 4,000 employees in a single day.

Technology

TGI Fridays enhances online offerings through Amazon Alexa and Amazon Pay

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 30, 2017

Guests are now able to place an order, pay their bill or make a reservation using just their voice.

Restaurants try to stoke their own Black Friday frenzy

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 25, 2015

Restaurants are piggybacking on the day’s bargain-hunting mania with some kind of deal—many of which extend throughout the weekend and the holiday season.

Consumer Trends

Consumers reveal which restaurant chains earn their loyalty

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 09, 2018

See which brand beat Denny’s, Applebee’s and others in a new ranking of full-service concepts by the strength of their customer following.

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