Family Dining

Free babysitting, Beyonce and the week’s other great ideas

By Kelly Killian on Feb. 05, 2014

I’m excited to refresh a regular column that had been a staple of Restaurant Business for years. Here are my picks for the week’s (give or take a day or two) best ideas—plus one of the worst.

Financing

A robust 2018 is forecast for franchising

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 29, 2018

The tax law will foster an upswing in spending within franchised restaurants, while a friendlier business climate will have a positive effect on expansion plans, the International Franchise Association says.

Food

American classics with a south-of-the-border twist

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 31, 2014

Some restaurants are putting a unique spin on things by fusing traditional Mexican ingredients with classic American dishes. Here’s a sample of some tried-and-true menu items that incorporate these fresh flavors.

Beverage

A thirst for culture

By Alia Akkam on May 19, 2014

Pairing ethnic beverages with global menus appeals to customers' more adventurous palates. Check out the latest beverage trends.

A healthy comeback

By Margaret Shakespeare on Jun. 17, 2014

Don't let a negative grade from the health inspector wreak havoc on your reputation.

Improving traffic patterns

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 15, 2014

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

A tech revolution or revolt?

By Kelly Killian on Sep. 15, 2014

Opinions among operators and consumers about reservations-selling apps have been mixed. Here's a guide to the controversies and players.

Grand Slam in the Big Apple

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 14, 2014

Mahogany woodwork, tufted leather upholstery, prosecco on tap—this isn’t anything like the other 1,700 Denny’s around the U.S.

How to innovate

By Kelly Killian on Nov. 24, 2014

Chef and creator of the Cronut, Dominique Ansel, didn’t set out to concoct a best-seller. “There was no magic formula or marketing strategy behind this croissant-doughnut hybrid,” he writes in his book “Dominique Ansel: The Secret Recipes.” He was simply trying to make a doughnut, for which he had no recipe.

Concept to Scout: S&M Sausage and Meat

By Sara Rush Wirth on Dec. 15, 2014

S&M (provocatively named after a Rihanna song), has been slinging exotic meats and savory cocktails to mustached millennials since November.

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