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Kitchen equipment trends

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 01, 2013

Attendees at this month’s NAFEM Show in Orlando will be confronted with the usual mind-boggling array of equipment, everything from mammoth, industrial-strength dishwashers down to pocket-sized meat thermometers. The single unifying factor—maximized performance that justifies the expense of new equipment.

How to find the right location

By Sam Smith on May 01, 2013

Jim Rand, a 32-year veteran of McDonald's who eventually held the title of global chief development officer, was brought into LYFE Kitchen in 2010 to help devise the upstart's real estate strategy.

Financing

Early forecast for 2014: Eh.

Jun. 20, 2013

In an early assessment of what restaurants can expect for 2014, Technomic is forecasting a slight uptick in sales for limited-service outlets and bars, but no change for full-service establishments.

Does not compute

By Bill Main on May 30, 2002

Early the early days of point of sale systems, the choice of which system to choose was easy to make. There simply weren't many options. But today things are much different, and choosing a POS system is a huge and important task.

9 growth tactics for franchisors

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 02, 2014

The economic backdrop for restaurant chains is changing, and smart franchisors will adjust accordingly, said Todd Jones, managing director of brand management and business development for GE Capital, Franchise Finance. He offered these specific tips for brands’ home office.

Owner on the premises

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 01, 2003

An owner doesn't always have to be in a restaurant—but it helps.

Improving traffic patterns

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 15, 2014

Steal the directions from up-and-comers’ road maps.

Scoring points

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 15, 2005

How do you satisfy customer demands for healthy menu items, and keep your competition on the sidelines? Applebee’s Kurt Hankins scored big to win the dieter’s game.

McD’s comps continued to slide…

Nov. 10, 2014

Sales at domestic McDonald’s units open for at least 12 months fell year-over-year by 1 percent in October, the company said this morning.

In their own words

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 16, 2005

Jeffrey Chodorow, Laren Gartner, Edna Bayliff, George Katakaldis, Rick Doody, John Metz, JR. Six very different entrepreneurs on the lessons, the labors and the passions of the restaurant life.

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