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Here’s how much prices have to increase before consumers react

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 05, 2022

New data shows that traffic plunges when price increases get too aggressive, to the point of negating any revenue benefits.

Marketing

Here's how Woolworth's—yes, Woolworth's—democratized dining out

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 27, 2022

The dining counters of the budget-priced retailer were a stage for history and the introduction of dining out for many.

Consumer Trends

Dine-in customers rank food quality a top priority when choosing a restaurant

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 14, 2022

Despite the boom in takeout and delivery during the pandemic, restaurant goers still prefer the elevated experience of dining in, according to a new report.

Financing

Restaurant menu prices hit another 40-year high in June

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 13, 2022

Prices for full-service restaurants rose 8.9% on an annual basis while fast-food meals increased 7.4% as overall inflation rose at its highest rate since 1981.

Financing

USDA takes aim at supply-chain bottlenecks

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 21, 2022

A financing initiative aims to improve the volume and price of food supplies by fostering loans of startup and growth capital.

Food

Menu prices continued soaring in May

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 10, 2022

The CPI for meals prepared outside the home topped the year-earlier level by 7.4%, the highest jump in 41 years.

Workforce

What's on restaurants' fight card this week

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 06, 2022

Working Lunch: Restaurateurs could be stoking controversy with their stances on everything from guns to tipping.

Financing

Inflation is festering into a lethal threat for restaurants, new data shows

By Peter Romeo on May 24, 2022

About 72% of operators fear they won't be able to remain in business if costs don't moderate.

Operations

4 big questions raised by the National Restaurant Association Show

By Peter Romeo on May 23, 2022

Reality Check: The industry's largest gathering provided nearly everything an operator could want, but it posed some tough questions as well.

Financing

As grocery prices take off, restaurants’ sales improve

By Jonathan Maze on May 18, 2022

The Bottom Line: Sales at restaurants and bars are now at a higher percentage of Americans’ food dollar than they’ve ever been. They can thank higher grocery prices for that.

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