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Restaurant Patrons Drinking More Tap Water

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 26, 2011

CHICAGO (October 26, 2011)—Tap water is one of the fastest growing beverages ordered at U.S. restaurants, whereas revenue-generating beverages have been...

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How restaurants in Portland, Oregon, are thriving on Conscious Capitalism

 By Sam Smith on May 01, 2012

In the late 1990s a group of Pacific Northwest wheat farmers took stock of a bitter reality. They were shipping product to far off, overseas commodity markets, where they had no control over falling prices.

Menu mandate for attendees: Better but less costly food and deals, too

By Patricia Cobe on May 23, 2013

At the height of the recession, restaurateurs resorted to head-turning deals to drive traffic. Now that the economy is more or less in recovery, are consumers still seeking deep discounts, or are they more interested in a unique experience, an innovative menu or some other differentiating factor?

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.

Restaurants’ labor market tightening, NRA finds

Sep. 11, 2014

The industry’s pre-Great Recession labor crunch has yet to return, but the numbers suggest a steady move in that direction.

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Tax reform has restaurants confident heading into 2018

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 10, 2018

But companies at the ICR Conference reveal the industry’s conflicting challenges regarding sales.

Hindman: In tough times, plan for growth

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 30, 2003

Despite its third consecutive year of flat sales, Clark National, Inc., Elk Grove, IL, is not hunkering down and merely hoping for the best. Donald D...

Meal costs on rise, says survey

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 03, 2004

The ubiquitous Zagat survey has just released its guide of leading national restaurants for 2005, along with the finding that the average cost of dinner out is climbing.

NRA: Industry Outlook Improves in June; Operators Report Same-Store Gains

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 31, 2006

The NRA's Restaurant Performance Index stood at 101.8 in June, its 36th consecutive month above 100, which represents expansion in its composite index of...

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