promotions

Get in the game

Aug. 20, 2014

Now that every other venue offers big screen TVs and half-price beers, it’s crucial to start building a loyal customer base early through strategic promotions. And there’s still time to snag sports fans, as football fever really heats up with preseason August games.

Marketing

Restaurants look to dish out tax breaks

By Lisa White on Apr. 11, 2017

Here are some discounts and freebies being used to draw diners this Tax Day.

The 2nd busiest day

By Bill Main on May 01, 1999

For many of you it will be your busiest day of the year...It's Mother's Day! And what a great day to get the word out about Father's Day...

The Future 50 2009

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 23, 2008

Restaurant Business Magazine's annual ranking of the fastest growing small chains in America.

Make It Fun to Do Business With You

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 11, 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,...

Technology

Trends on the tech floor

By Amanda M. Westbrooks on Jun. 05, 2012

It’s an exciting time in hospitality technology. We’re right on the cusp of some really great game-changers, offering ways to improve the guest experience that we never before imagined. Which ones seem to have more legs than others?

Another investor’s curbside treasure?

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 15, 2014

Some of the restaurant industry’s best-known and most-venerable brands are providing acquisition opportunities seldom seen outside of a yard sale. Are they dream purchases, or just badly worn bread makers headed for the attic?

Marketing