Restaurants

Success

How This 200-Year-Old New York City Tavern Has Survived Many Near-Death Experiences

When a rent hike threatened to shut its doors for good, the owner of this little-known gem got creative.

				
#2 on the Franchise 500: Delivery and Booze Are Boosting Taco Bell's SalesThe #2 company on our Franchise 500 list is now looking to find its next big success overseas.

				Liz Brody
			
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Why Ghost Kitchens Are the Next Big Thing for Food-Service FranchisesAs consumers embrace delivery services, restaurants are ditching their eat-in spaces -- and finding big savings.

				Bryan Smith
			
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#4 on the Franchise 500: How Sonic Drive-In Uses Artificial Intelligence to Improve Customer ServiceThe #4 company on our Franchise 500 list is learning from its customers -- and serving up exactly what they want.

				Liz Brody
			
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#8 on the Franchise 500: By the End of 2020, Jersey Mike's Will Hit $2 Billion in SalesThe #8 company on our Franchise 500 list has seen explosive growth from existing franchisees opening new locations.

				Terry Rice
			
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Restaurants are businesses that make and sell food. Chain restaurants are a business model where a series of restaurants are owned and operated by a single parent company. Some well-known chain restaurants include Outback Steakhouse, Red Robin and P.F. Chang’s.