White meat, breakfast items gain traction as chains push lower-cost proteins

From the “Latin Flavors, American Kitchens” conference

In a survey of casual-dining restaurants, The Cheesecake Factory came out on top

Mintel study examines consumer perceptions of independent versus chain restaurant operators

Darkening economy dampens consumers’ spending plans

A study of restaurant consumers who use group or daily-deal websites, released last week by Rice University and Cornell University researchers, indicates that while deep discount offers may cause sales cannibalization, they also bring in new...

Five Guys, Bonefish Grill, Chick-fil-A perform strongly

Five Guys Burgers and Fries, In-N-Out Burger, Chick-fil-A and Panera Bread topped the 2011 rankings of favorite quick-service chains in a poll conducted by Market Force Information...