Special Reports

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FSR Launches New Podcast, 'The Restaurant Innovator'

"The Restaurant Innovator" will offer listeners a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving foodservice industry.

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FSR NextGen 25: A New Era of Restaurant Innovators

The NextGen Casual movement continues to gain steam.

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The National Restaurant Association Show Announces Lineup of Chef and Mixologist Events

The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show—taking  place May 20-23, 2023, at McCormick Place in Chicago—announces its exceptional lineup of celebrated chefs and mixo

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Submissions Open for Top 100 Independent Restaurants

Back for the first time since 2018, this special report highlights a collection of 100 first-rate independently owned and operated restaurants in the U.S.

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Inside Yavonne Sarber's Epic Vision of Hospitality

Epic Brands founder Yavonne Sarber champions progress on all fronts

TAG restaurant Group's Guard & Grace has expanded to two locations, one in Denver and another in Houston.
10 Restaurant Groups on the Rise in 2023
Restaurant groups are proving, time and again, that they’re a competitive force in the foodservice landscape.
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10 Key Casual-Dining Restaurant Purchases from 2022

The following is a list of the 10 most important acquisitions to remember from 2022. 

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17 Sit-Down Chains Racing into 2023

The following is a list of 17 casual-dining restaurant chains to watch in 2023. This group is growing and putting itself in the best position for whenever the post-COVID timeline arrives. 

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The State of Restaurants in 2023

The cost of doing business—and eating out—continues to increase, and so do the challenges ahead. But 2023 might just be the most 'normal' year restaurants have seen in some time.

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Meet the Restaurant Industry's NextGen Trendsetters
From marketing strategies to supply chain management to automation, these NextGen Trendsetters have plenty of food for thought as you jump into the new year—no need to break anything along the way.