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Family Dining

Gun groups take aim at restaurants

 By Kelly Killian on Feb. 02, 2014

It’s rare to hear of dog owners rising up in protest when an business posts a “No dogs” sign on the door. But when the sign says “No guns,” restaurateurs are finding themselves under fire.

Workforce

Hourly turnover could be a bright spot for restaurants in 2018

By Alaina Lancaster on Jan. 12, 2018

Restaurants saw some relief on hourly turnover last month, according to research firm TDn2K. But before operators get too optimistic, management turnover continued to increase through November.

Food

Where to eat during the RLC

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 25, 2014

The conference schedule provides opportunities on Sunday and Tuesday nights to explore what’s become a vibrant local restaurant scene. The range of choices can be daunting, limited only by how far you’re willing to drive or cab. So what places are worth the effort?

How long should restaurants keep signed credit card receipts?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on May 13, 2014

I am confused on how long should a restaurant keep (store) signed credit card (merchant copy) receipts? BOE says 3 years, IRS says 3 years, State of CA says 4 but in some articles I have read 5-7 years. What do you recommend?

Financing

Inside Bob Evans’ retail play

By Joan M. Lang on Jun. 11, 2014

By boosting its carryout, catering and grab-and-go efforts, Bob Evans aims to double off premise sales.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Taco Mac

Jul. 08, 2014

The name of this family-friendly sports bar is a bit misleading: Buffalo-style chicken wings—not tacos—are the main attraction. The cooked-to-order wings are available both bone-in and boneless in seven flavors: Mild, Medium, Hot, Three Mile Island, Death, Lemon Pepper and Habanero BBQ.

Organizing the profit and loss statement

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Sep. 11, 2014

G&A, or general and administrative expenses, vary by concept—and accountant. What is typically included in G&A? Should it be added to the P&L if expenses are covered in other categories? Advice Guy shows how to organize your P&L statement.

Top 100 Independents

Top 100 Independents in California

Oct. 13, 2014

Having an impressive view is a common denominator for many of the highest-grossing independent restaurants in California, which splits its crop equally between the northern and southern halves of the state.

Bonus head-spinning moments: Business innovations & oddities

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 14, 2014

In the ever-pressing quest for more traffic, some operators broke new ground.

Canadian restaurant assn. is OK with provincial wage hike

Dec. 12, 2014

Raising the minimum of Canada’s second most populated province by the rate of inflation is “a fair and balanced approach,” Restaurants Canada says.

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