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As they slow restaurant growth, up-and-coming limited-service concepts are turning to tried-and-true strategies that play up their brands and stay true to their values. read more...
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Profiles in Growth: Colton’s Steak House: Multiunit franchisee Ed Featherton chose Colton’s to revive a prime location in Jefferson City, Mo., and now plans at least one new outlet a year.
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