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Restaurants get creative with QR codes

 By Amanda Kooser on Sep. 11, 2012

According to a 2012 study by mobile barcode producer Scanbuy, quick serve restaurants are behind only consumer packaged goods companies in their use of QR code for promotional campaigns. Here are some QR campaigns that caught our attention, and more importantly, the customers'.

Drawing inspiration

 By Kelly Killian on Nov. 01, 2013

The Figure Drawing course I took in college hardly qualifies me to be an art critic. (Full disclosure: My enrollment in that class may have been more about shouldering up to a cute guy and earning some “easy credits” than a genuine love of the arts.) But one doesn’t need a fine arts degree to appreciate the power of Natalie Sept’s paintings.

An inside look at a restaurant opening

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 05, 2014

Some new restaurants prefer to stay under the radar on opening day, building momentum as they hit their stride. Others open with a bang. The latter was the case when Chicago’s River Roast held its opening party with high-profile Chef Tony Mantuano of Spiaggia fame at the helm.

Stretching the bar

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 10, 2015

Since it launched three months ago, “afternoon service” has been packed, Chef-owner Michael Schwartz says. “It’s changed the whole dynamic of the restaurant.”

Operations

13 weirdest customer draws at restaurants

By Kelly Killian on Apr. 12, 2017

See what passes as entertainment at restaurants these days.

Sight & Sound

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 01, 2001

Your kitchen was designed to match the demands of your menu and volume of business. Your dining room was also laid with the upmost care.

Dine out...dine in

By Bill Main on Feb. 26, 2004

I had a friend who offered free advice. On the subject of budgeting money, she had this to say.

New Regulations Issued Regarding 401(k) Plans

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 18, 2005

The regulations address significant statutory changes that have occurred since the last update in 1994. Proposed regulations to comply with these changes...

Experts to Offer Practical Solutions at IFDA Distribution Conference and Fuel Summit

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 12, 2006

The Foodservice Distribution Conference and Expo will feature more than 100 exhibitors that deal with operational issues such as tractor-trailers,...

Financing

Is your distributor going the extra mile?

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 28, 2007

What’s your distributor done for you lately? If nothing comes to mind besides dropping off cases at the back door, maybe it’s time to start asking some questions.

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