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And Our</a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 10" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=10"> Visit NRN.com The No. 1 online source for foodser</a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 11" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=11"> </a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 12" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=12"> BUSINESS INTEL ANALYSIS Subway at a crossroads O</a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 13" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=13"> 1 or 3 compartment bases & 3 lids options an</a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 14" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=14"> Subway at a crossroads CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1</a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 15" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=15"> </a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 16" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=16"> Weighingtheimpactofminimumwageincreases Operator</a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 17" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=17"> has criticized the minimum-wage increases, especi</a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 18" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=18"> Get to know the growing brands best positioned to</a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 19" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=19"> SIZING UP THE NEXT 20 Highlights of the chains' L</a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 20" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=20"> TRENDS & ANALYSIS 5 FASTEST-GROWING NEXT 20 C</a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 21" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=21"> LITTLE MEATS GO BIG-TIME TASTE! INTRODUCING FARM</a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 22" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=22"> SALES AND UNIT TRENDS (Ranked by Latest-Year U.S.</a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 23" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=23"> Simple ingredients. Simple to serve. </a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 24" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=24"> ONES TO WATCH T he Next 20 restaurant chains ar</a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 25" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=25"> NEWK'S EATERY Simple operations, high unit volume</a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 26" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=26"> ONES TO WATCH ROCK & BREWS Casual-dining brand</a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 27" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=27"> </a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 28" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=28"> OPERATIONS Chains form youth employment coalition</a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 29" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=29"> Lease For As Low As $1/HR Benefits of Kitchen o</a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 30" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=30"> PEOPLE, PERFORMANCE & PROFITS 10signsanemployee</a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 31" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=31"> www.sdcoffeetea.com Frappé to go. Specialty coffe</a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 32" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=32"> Chipotle looks overseas for new pork supplier B</a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 33" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=33"> Make room on your table for today's hottest co</a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 34" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=34"> </a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 35" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=35"> </a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 36" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=36"> FOOD&BEVERAGE A seasonal approach to salads From</a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 37" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=37"> Edgar Ceja Research & Development </a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 38" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=38"> Seasonal salads CONTINUED FROM PAGE 36 are t</a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 39" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=39"> STAND OUT. Sometimes the strongest statemen</a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 40" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=40"> Amped-up appetizer offers Brands battle for cust</a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 41" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=41"> Watch a special Texas Pete TV® episode about The </a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 42" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=42"> 10 over-the-top menu offerings While many restau</a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 43" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=43"> , . MATT ANDREW CEO, UNCLE MADDIO'S PIZZA JOINT</a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 44" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=44"> THE KRUSE REPORT Versatilemangoesaddpopofcolora</a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 45" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=45"> </a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 46" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=46"> RAISING THE BAR Harness the power of comping S</a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 47" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=47"> </a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 48" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=48"> FINANCE A strong first half of the year MillerPu</a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 49" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=49"> </a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 50" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=50"> Theartandscienceofrestaurantvaluations V </a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 51" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=51"> There is a continuum between valuing a company ba</a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 52" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=52"> SAME-STORE SALES Quick Service PERIOD, </a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 53" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=53"> ------------------------ $106,000,000 Senior Sec</a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 54" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=54"> MARKETING CMO PERSPECTIVES Huddle House's 50th </a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 55" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=55"> Huddle House has been remodeling its stores for t</a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 56" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=56"> Wingstop puts social media fans in the driver's s</a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 57" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=57"> SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION PRODUCT SHOWCASE </a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 58" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=58"> WHERE FOODSERVICE LEADERS ME</a> <a title="August 10, 2015 page 59" href="https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8961dab8?page=59"> nspiring Industry Superstars! 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