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Promoting Portland

 By Dana Tanyeri on Aug. 29, 2010

When Food Services of America (FSA) fights for its customers, it’s not just about beating back competitors. It’s also about fighting for customers’...

Consumer Trends

Food price inflation: Up or down in 2011?

 Nov. 29, 2010

This year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture forecasted the lowest consumer price index rise of food prices since 1992. However, due to expected higher food commodity and energy prices, this trend is not likely to continue. With that in mind, the USDA is predicting an inflation of food prices in 2011.

Cartoons Are Not Just for Kids

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 21, 2011

Jay Siff, Founder and CEO of Moving Targets, is committed to helping you make more money. With his 18+ years in retailing and 18+ years in direct marketing,...

Consumer Trends

U.S. moms make similar restaurant decisions

Sep. 26, 2011

A recent study by Technomic and C3 Brand Marketing finds that regardless of ethnicity, moms are the most likely members of their families to make decisions on restaurant patronage.

Technology

Mobile restaurateurs

By Amanda Kooser on Apr. 23, 2012

The Great Food Group in Atlanta could give the local Apple Store a run for its money with the sheer number of iPhones it has in use.

Consumer Trends

Burger fans tell all

May 08, 2013

May is National Burger Month and many restaurants are celebrating with promotions of the all-American favorite. In addition to grilling up specials, Hard Rock Cafe conducted a survey of their fans around the globe to get a handle on international burger-eating habits.

Financing

Restaurants’ new reality: ‘tax-rate shopping’

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 21, 2014

Sharp differences in state and local sales taxes are prompting both consumers and businesses like restaurants to alter their shopping patterns.

Technology

The bitcoin toss-up

By Steve Brooks on Aug. 11, 2014

In restaurants, the virtual currency is a novelty—for now.

California is the worst place to do business, Texas is the best, study finds

May 11, 2015

The differences lie in how committed the markets are to fostering growth and keeping taxes in check.

Distributors, operators expected to grow sales in '04Industry doldrums over?

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 24, 2003

Foodservice distributors and restaurants are expected to show healthy sales growth next year, according to a report issued earlier this month by Pembroke...

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