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…
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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…
In Drive to Unionize, Fast-Food Workers Walk Off the Job
Fast-food workers at several restaurants in New York walked off the job on Thursday, firing the first salvo in what…
Gluten-Free Restaurant Trends and Resources
(RestaurantNews.com) Ever wanted to market your gluten-free menu? Looking to reach over 700,000 consumers that will decide where their friends,…
Restaurant Chain Growth Report 11/27/12
Growing Concepts Concepts that have grown by at least 5% (if less than 50 units). Wichita, KS-based HOG WILD PIT…
Restaurant Food Trends 2013
Technomic, the nation’s leading foodservice research and consulting firm, brings together the best judgments of its consultants and editors to…
Starbucks Announces Agreement to Acquire Teavana to Globally Transform Tea Industry
Starbucks planned acquisition vaults company into a leadership position of world’s second-largest beverage category, a $40 billion global market opportunity…
Zagat Releases 2013 America’s Top Restaurants Survey
Zagat announced the results of its 2013 America’s Top Restaurants Survey today. The print guide and e-book are now available,…
Chick-fil-A Voted America’s Favorite Chicken Chain
Chick-fil-A tops of the list of favorite chicken chains, according to a national study from Market Force, a worldwide leader…
National Restaurant Association Seeks Nominations for Prestigious Operator Innovations Awards
Recognizes commercial and non-commercial operators who drive innovation and excellence in the restaurant industry Chicago, IL (RestaurantNews.com) The National…
Restaurant Chain Growth Report 11/13/12
Growing Concepts Concepts that have grown by at least 5% (if less than 50 units). Golden, CO-based GOOD TIMES BURGERS…
Opening a restaurant takes sweat, savvy, courage and cash
Opening A restaurant is a dreamer’s fancy, a risky business. It’s brutal work, it ruins relationships, it rarely leads to…
Starbucks Offers Square Wallet Beginning Today
Starbucks extends mobile payment choice and convenience to its customers at participating U.S. stores Seattle, WA (RestaurantNews.com) Starting today, Starbucks…
Restaurant Chain Growth Report 11/06/12
Growing Concepts Concepts that have grown by at least 5% (if less than 50 units). Boulder, CO-based BIG RED F…
Non-Deal Restaurant Traffic Increases While Visits on Deals Decline
Consumer perceived deals, like combined item specials and dollar/value menus, that enticed consumers to visit restaurants during the height of…
How High-End Restaurants Rev up Monday Nights
To bring customers in on slower business days, restaurants are turning to themed nights to help drive business.
Mobile App Engines Unveils “Not Having An App Can Be A Grave Problem” Halloween Infographic
London (RestaurantNews.com) Mobile App Engines, the innovative provider of the Restaurant App Engines platform with custom mobile apps and integrated website for…
Restaurant Performance Index Declined in September Due to Softer Sales, Traffic
Same-store sales rose for the 16th consecutive month; Restaurant operators are somewhat more optimistic about sales growth Washington, DC (RestaurantNews.com) …