Cafe outlets in China double over past five years as Chinese consumers develop a taste for coffee culture
With leading coffee retailers announcing massive expansion plans across China and a new generation of cafe loving consumers, the market…
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National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Appoints Katherine Speyer Schieffelin As Chief Development Officer
Philanthropy Veteran Joins Foundation to Support Mission to Enhance the Stature of the Restaurant Industry Chicago, IL (RestaurantNews.com) The National…
Restaurant Sciences’ Data Shows Significant Price Variance for Most Popular Wine Varietals by Glass
Restaurant Sciences, a leading provider of restaurant industry information and analytics based on individual guest checks, today released the nation’s…
U.S. Restaurant Industry Will End 2012 with Visits Flat After a Slow Spring and Summer
A promising winter quarter for the restaurant industry, followed by not-so-promising spring and summer quarters, combined for a lackluster, yet…
Restaurant Chain Growth Report 12/18/12
Growing Concepts Concepts that have grown by at least 5% (if less than 50 units). Covington, LA-based SMOOTHIE KING (founded…
Applebee’s is the Best Casual-Dining Restaurant for a Kid-Friendly Menu with Healthy Options
Recent survey by Consumer Edge Insight looks at what families with kids look for when choosing a restaurant and which…
Wendy’s Says Value is on the Menu for Marketing Next Year
Customer traffic at Wendy’s has been “flat to slightly down” this year, Chief Financial Officer Steve Hare told investors at…
5 Design Tips for Restaurants Going Mobile
The holiday season is here and restaurant owners know that means increased foot traffic. However, just like any business, restaurants…
Fast-casual restaurants hold strong lead in future consumer catering growth
Recent research on consumers’ use of restaurants and retailers for social catering found three-year compound annual growth rates projected at…
Top 100 Best Restaurants of 2012
OpenTable, a leading provider of free, real-time online restaurant reservations for diners and reservation and guest management solutions for restaurants,…
Restaurant Chain Growth Report 12/11/12
Growing Concepts Concepts that have grown by at least 5% (if less than 50 units). Colorado Springs, CO-based CONCEPT RESTAURANTS…
Restaurant Industry Will Grow, Outpace National Job Growth in 2013 Despite Sustained Challenges
National Restaurant Association’s 2013 Restaurant Industry Forecast Reveals Economic, Workforce and Consumer Trends Washington, DC (RestaurantNews.com) While the operating environment…
How Restaurants Are Using Technology to Deliver Better Customer Service
The next frontier for social media and smartphones may well be the restaurant table. Consumers want to see the new…
Restaurant Design and Consulting Firm, AccessPoint Group, Opens Los Angeles Office in Response to Increased Business
Los Angeles, CA (RestaurantNews.com) In response to an increasing demand for high-quality, experienced restaurant and design consultants, AccessPoint Group (www.accesspointgroup.com)…
Restaurant Decisions Influenced By Consumer Needs, Industry Trends
Consumers decide to eat away from home for many different reasons. Maybe they’re looking for a fun-filled environment or a…
New Trout Burgers Offer Tasty, Healthy Treat
(RestaurantNews.com) Foodservice operators who are looking for a delicious and unique menu item can easily whet their appetites by trying…
National Restaurant Association’s “What’s Hot in 2013” Culinary Forecast Predicts Top Food and Drink Menu Trends
Local sourcing, healthful kids’ meals to be top menu trends; onsite barrel-aging, food-spirits pairings to be top drink menu trends…
Granbury Restaurant Solutions Acquires R-Stream, LLC
(RestaurantNews.com) Granbury Restaurant Solutions has completed the asset acquisition of R-Stream LLC, providers of enterprise management and point-of-sale solutions to…
Restaurant Chain Growth Report 12/04/12
Growing Concepts Concepts that have grown by at least 5% (if less than 50 units). Norfolk, VA-based SURF RIDER RESTAURANT…
Restaurant Wine Training Made Simple with TipsForVino.com
Boise, ID (RestaurantNews.com) TipsForVino.com has launched their online wine education program, aimed to aid restaurants and their employees with the…
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Awards $3 Million In Scholarships And ProStart Support In 2012
Philanthropic Foundation’s Engagement Programs Support Mission to Enhance the Stature of the Restaurant Industry Chicago, IL (RestaurantNews.com) The National Restaurant…
Restaurant Performance Index Fell to its Lowest Level in 14 Months as Operator Optimism Plunged
Same-store sales remained positive; Restaurant operators are more pessimistic about sales growth and the economy Washington, DC (RestaurantNews.com) Due in…