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Restaurant Industry Update - April 2016

The National Restaurant Association's Hudson Riehle looks back at the most recent month's key economic indicators.

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Menu Innovations

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For Burger King, a Reset, then a Revival

What Happy Hour Teaches Us About Dynamic Pricing

Zaxby's Auctions the First Bottled Zax Sauce for $30,000

Consumer Trends

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The Crucial Role of Dispute Management and Data Consolidation for Restaurants

For Restaurants and Loyalty, it’s Now a Race to the Top

Will Student Loan Payments Sour Restaurant Spending?

Health & Wellness

Native Foods interior of restaurant.

How Plant-Based Chains are Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions

Inside Smoothie King’s Transformation to a Healthy Lifestyle Brand

What Wellness Means Now for Restaurants

Fast Casual

Huey Magoo's chicken tenders.

Huey Magoo's Flourishes in Chicken Tender Segment

6 Questions with Salata Managing Member Phil Howard

Nontraditional Site Competition Heats Up in Fast Food

Drive Thru

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Driving the Future: Reimagining the Drive-Thru Model

Chick-fil-A is Building a Four-Lane Drive-Thru for 75 Cars

Chick-fil-A Unveils Drive-Thru Restaurant with No Seating in Hawaii

Finance

Exterior of a Burger King restaurant.

Bankrupt Burger King Franchisee Sells 70 Restaurants

Pie Five to Test Pizza Inn as Virtual Brand

McDonald's Vet Adds Fuel to BIGGBY COFFEE's Growth Aspirations

Restaurant Operations

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What Tech Investments Should Restaurants Consider for Growth?

Ask the Restaurant Legal Professionals: Are You Required to Accommodate Animals?

Company or Franchise Growth: Which Path Should You Take?

Business Advice

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Fast-Food Chains, Officials Reach Deal in California Wage Battle

Why the Future of Fast Food is ‘Phygital’

Ranking the Top Fast-Food Chains by Guest Satisfaction

Employee Management

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Why Restaurants Should Embrace the Gig Economy Shift

Harassment in the Restaurant Industry Part II: Employee Discipline

How Quick-Service Restaurants Can Excel at CX, Even With Limited Staff

Technology

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Why are Some Restaurant Brands Cutting Back on Rewards?

Can AI Help Restaurants Prevent Theft?

Looking Beyond the Cloud to Create Better Digital Dining Experiences

Marketing & Promotions

Pretzelmaker's upcoming prototype.

Pretzelmaker Puts Twist on Tradition to Woo Modern Consumer

Subway's Newest Restaurant Takes to the Sky

How Subscription Loyalty Programs Maximize Guest Satisfaction

Customer Experience

Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken.

Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken Rebrands with a Modern Vibe

Inspire Brands and the Making of a Restaurant Group Unlike Any Other

Can Fast-Food Restaurants Surge America’s EV Charging Network?

Franchising

A pizza from Tony Gemignani's Slice House concept.

Tony Gemignani Brings World-Class Expertise to Fast-Casual Pizza

Inside Jack in the Box’s Franchise Revival

Chick-fil-A Seeks Return to Europe with $100M Investment

Fast Food

Drive-thru window at a fast-food restaurant.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Fast-Food Wage Bill into Law

QSR's Best Franchise Deals: 2023 Edition

How Restaurants Can Measure and Mitigate their Carbon Footprints

Emerging Concepts

A picture of Freddy's new design.

Growth-Minded Freddy’s Keeps the Focus on Franchisees

Latino-Led Cilantro Taco Grill Looks to Scale Authentic Mexican Cuisine

Roastery Mr. Espresso Opens First Store, Blending Italian Heritage and American Flair