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Ahold reported to be in 'advanced talks' to buy Alliant Foodservice

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 31, 2001

The Wall Street Journal has reported that Royal Ahold, Zandaam, The Netherlands, is in "advanced talks" to acquire $6.6-billion Alliant Foodservice,...

Technology

A tutorial: What Google+ can do for restaurants

 By Amanda M. Westbrooks on Feb. 17, 2012

Google launched its Google+ social network platform last June and Google+ Pages in November, finally allowing restaurants and other businesses to claim their real estate and check out the view.

In the hot seat

By Bill Main on Oct. 15, 2002

A foodservice manager is an extremely influential person.

Street meats

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 01, 2012

Chefs continue to jump aboard food trucks, taking to the streets with moveable versions of their signature dishes. But the popularity of street foods is spawning a reverse trend, as restaurants adapt iconic items to tabletop dining. Grilled and spit-roasted meats seem to be leading the charge.

Strong Pace of E&S Merger Activity

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 30, 2003

Mergers and acquisitions in the foodservice equipment and supplies industry have been strong in the past few years and the trend is expected to continue,...

Technology

iPad POS systems out in full force

By Joann Whitcher on Nov. 14, 2012

It’s not quite an avalanche, but iPad point of sale software is unfurling out into the marketplace at a heightened pace. Touting wireless connectivity, anywhere, anytime access and quick response to menu and room changes, the field is crowded with options, as newcomers to the market, like Lavu and Breadcrumb, join more established POS vendors like Micros, Revel Systems and Aloha.

Poore Named Division President at Thomas & Howard

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 20, 2004

COLUMBIA, SC. - Gene Poore has been promoted to division president of the Newberry Division of Thomas & Howard Co., succeeding Harrell Guy, according to the...

Ginsberg's Foods Receives 2012 Great West Safety Award

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 10, 2013

New York (April 10, 2013)—Ginsberg’s Foods, the largest family-owned full line food service distributor in the Hudson Valley region of New York, was...

The restaurant growth index

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 15, 2004

The Restaurant Growth Index ranks U.S. metropolitan areas, from the best prospects on down, based on statistical predictions of a restaurant's success.

Consumer Trends

Conference finds experience trumps food for attention

Jun. 20, 2013

Assessments of consumer preferences repeatedly turned during a conference this week for limited-service operators to observations that experience is outshining food as a customer draw.

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