real estate

The poultry purchase

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 09, 2007

Restaurants traditionally rely on chicken and turkey to be menu profit makers. Usually in good supply and always a good buy in relation to other proteins, operators often turn to poultry to keep costs in check when red meats and seafood skyrocket. But that strategy may be dampened in the months ahead.

Fuddruckers Files for Chapter 11

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 22, 2010

(April 22, 2010)—Burger chain Fuddruckers Inc. and its parent, Magic Brands LLC, filedfor Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Wednesday to ease the sale of...

The new math of the Red Lobster deal

By Peter Romeo on May 21, 2014

Putting a value on Red Lobster isn’t a done deal in the view of some Darden Restaurant shareholders. And the only things sharper than their pencils appear to be their tongues.

Hidden seating

By Amanda M. Westbrooks on Jan. 31, 2005

Located in the heart of West Hollywood, the year-old O-Bar is, in many ways, the quintessential see-and-be-seen kind of restaurant.

Need advice?

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 07, 2008

An advisory board might be just the ticket to help you grow. If your business is incorporated, you’ve likely already got a board of directors: yourself.

Entrepreneur of the month: Steve Overholt

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 01, 2010

In addition to taking the Jimmy Buffett-themed chain private last September, CiP President Overholt has initiated steps to restore the island-escape concept to paradise-ville.

Concept to Scout: e.a.t. spot

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 30, 2014

For founder Ken Waagner, the two locations for e.a.t. spot in downtown Chicago ticked all the boxes: low build-out costs; convenient, walkable locations.

Cover story: High times

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 01, 2005

Ultra upscale dining can hit customers with a severe case of sticker shock. But that isn't keeping big spenders away.

Getting to the good life

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 07, 2008

Expert solutions to the pesky problems that plague operators just like you.

U.S. Foodservice Gets Final Approval for Buda Facility

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 19, 2010

TEXAS (August 18, 2010)—Construction could start within a month on U.S. Foodservice’s regional distribution facility in Buda, following the city and...

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