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Family Dining

Shari's Cafe and Pies

 Jun. 11, 2017

A Pacific Northwest chain serving all-day breakfast and a range of pies 24 hours a day

DIY networking

 By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 17, 2013

As a principal in Vetri Family Restaurants in Philadelphia, his partner, chef Marc Vetri often got out from behind the stove to attend culinary events.

Top 500 Chains

Shoney's

Jun. 12, 2017

The family-oriented chain serves homestyle favorites at low prices

Trash talk

By Steve Coomes on Nov. 01, 2013

When even the smallest profit increases are major victories for restaurateurs, neglecting to examine fixed costs such as trash removal is like throwing away money, says Dean Corbett, owner of Corbett’s: An American Place and two other Louisville, Ky., restaurants.

Marketing

Investing in Instagram bait

By Kelly Killian on Sep. 14, 2017

Concepts are reconfiguring their menu items to be camera-ready marketing tools.

Really, it could have been a hot dog cart

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 08, 2014

The high profile drama unfolding around Red Lobster and Olive Garden should be familiar to any restaurateur with investors and years of success.

Technology

Red Lobster debuts mobile loyalty program

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 30, 2017

Along with earning rewards, users can put their names on the waitlist at their local Red Lobster location.

Consumer Trends

Connecting with consumers

By Sara Rush Wirth on Feb. 10, 2014

Technomic rated chains' connection to consumers through a series of questions designed to gauge loyalty and perception of a brand.

Workforce

3 ways Cameron Mitchell Restaurants drives down turnover

By Alaina Lancaster on Feb. 01, 2018

Here’s how the 16-concept restaurant group retains top talent.

A new minimum-wage model

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 08, 2014

For restaurateurs in Minnesota and Maryland, the minimum wage will depend on your sales level.

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