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Buying bankruptcies

By Dana Tanyeri on Sep. 01, 2011

“Vulture investing” can be a profitable path to growth. With bankruptcy filings occurring at a steady clip, one company’s distress is another’s opportunity.

Domino’s introduces Apple Watch app

 By Kelsey Squire on Jul. 07, 2015

The latest addition to the pizza chain’s tech offerings enables users to track their order status.

NRA Predicts Half a Trillion in Sales in 2006

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 23, 2005

The projected annual sales would mean a 5.1% increase over 2005 and a total economic impact of more than $1.3 trillion, the NRA said. It will be the first...

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The morning daypart continues to rise and shine

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 01, 2012

Restaurant dinner checks may be shrinking along with patrons’ wallets, but morning people are putting their money where their mouths are.

5 food halls to watch

By Kelly Killian on Oct. 15, 2015

Food halls are booming as consumers buy into the concept of higher-quality, customizable eats at a slightly higher price point. Here are five to watch.

Add space to your place

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 12, 2006

When California passed its anti-smoking law, Cameron Palmer admits he “had to get creative really quickly.”

Food

Breakfast comes of age

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 24, 2013

No longer just an add-on, breakfast is big business, bringing in $57 billion a year to restaurants (2011 Mintel Breakfast Report). Savvy foodservice...

Opening turnout temporarily closes Chicago’s newest food hall, Latinicity

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 10, 2015

The place said it handled 10,000 customers in three days.

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Honing your bartering skills

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 13, 2006

In March, some 20 staffers of BD’s Mongolian BBQ partied in a Detroit Pistons suite at The Palace of Auburn Hills.

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Restaurants’ recovery portrayed as a white-knuckle ride

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 25, 2013

The fortunes of the restaurant industry and the economy as a whole have improved since the dog days of 2009, but it's been a roller coaster ride to get there, attendees learned at this week's Restaurant Leadership Conference.

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