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The Evolution of Farm-to-Table Fast Casual

Health-minded operators are taking the mantra seriously.

Dress to Express

The formality of the restaurant uniform is fading.

Inspirations: Bruxie’s Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffle

“A waffle sandwich is still something that’s hard for people to get their thought process around. But chicken and waffles is very well known, particularly in the South.

Chef Q&A: Emily Ellyn

Food Network celebrity chef Emily Ellyn has appeared on “Cupcake Wars” and “Cutthroat Kitchen,” and is now working on her first cookbook while also pursuing a Ph.D.

Chef Q&A: Andie Shapira

Freshii’s nutritionist Andie Shapira tackles the challenges that come with serving raw foods.

Chef Q&A: Amy Alarcon

Popeyes' vice president of culinary innovation talks about the process of developing new chicken menu items.

Your Other Storefront

Brand websites do as much for marketing as restaurants do, making online upgrades a high priority for operators.

Giving Drive Thru a Chance

Fast-casual burrito chain is one of first in the segment to add drive-thru component.

The Quest for Viral

Restaurant brands search for the perfect recipe to create buzzworthy videos.

A Six-Second Connection

Brands turn to Vine as the next big social tool.

Value Isn’t Cheap

Study shows customers care more about value than price.

Breaking Up Is Not Hard to Do

One restaurant group increases sales, unit counts post-split.

Focus On the Values

Panera Bread’s new marketing platform highlights the why, not the what.

The Perfect Match

Online software adds new dimension to hiring.