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Brown’s cracks the catering code

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 01, 2011

To say that Brown’s Chicken, a fast-casual chain with 29 locations in the Chicago area, was hit hard by the recession would be an understatement: Owing more than $10 million to creditors, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2009.

Food

The impact of rising commodity prices on franchise restaurants

 By Kimberly Savilonis on Dec. 09, 2013

A major topic of conversation in the restaurant industry over the past 18 months has been the continued rise in commodity prices, especially for proteins. In 2012, beef prices rose 9.9 percent and chicken prices had a double-digit increase. These trends have continued in 2013, with the beef price pressure continuing a trend that started in 2010.

Food

Finding an artisanal supplier before demand is a definite

By Sara Rush Wirth on Nov. 05, 2014

How do you line up enough of an artisan supply? One approach: order enough.

Sysco's Q2 Earnings Rose 21.4%; Net Earnings Up 20.3%

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 26, 2004

HOUSTON - Sysco Corp. (NYSE:SYY), North America's largest foodservice distributor, reported today that earnings per share rose 21.4% while net earnings...

The 30-minute food cost audit

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 24, 2006

If you know what to look for, a quick tour through your restaurant can show you how to save a few more bucks on food costs.

The best salad buy for you

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 12, 2008

With Americans scouting ways to eat healthier, restaurants in every segment are offering a sizeable selection of side and entree salads. Here's how to pick the right mix for your operation.

Growing pains

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 01, 2010

With the push by health advocates, the government and produce associations to get more vegetables and fruit on menus, restaurants face several challenges...

A distributor chef with muscle

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 01, 2010

If your impression of a distributor chef leans more toward a salesman in a chef’s coat, you’ve not met Daryl Shular.

Restaurants Poised to Raise Prices

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 28, 2011

(October 28, 2011)—Restaurants are poised to raise prices as Americans become accustomed to more expensive food at grocery stores. U.S. consumers paid 2.6...

Food

In praise of braising

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 07, 2014

Boost flavor and cut costs by braising parts of the animal that you may have overlooked.

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