Restaurant Business Staff

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How restaurants used to yell their identities from the rooftop

Restaurant Rewind: Once upon a time, marketing started literally at the top, with a distinctive color and configuration to a concept's roof. Here's how that practice poses a challenge today.

Operations

Predictions for 2023: Strategic shutdowns, labor costs and mushroom mania

RB’s editors take turns forecasting what’s in store for the restaurant industry in the coming year.

Operations

Are these the weirdest concepts the restaurant industry has ever seen?

Restaurant Rewind: At a time of rampant format development, it’s appropriate to consider the great misfires of the past.

Workforce

What the midterm elections revealed about restaurants' political resolve

Working Lunch: The industry proved it won't win on key ballot issues if it doesn't put up a fight.

Leadership

John Y. Brown was famous for many reasons. One is spelled K-F-C.

Restaurant Rewind: Yes, Harland Sanders started the brand. But Brown made it a powerhouse.

Leadership

Wish a restaurateur was running Congress? Here’s as close as you’ll come

One of Capitol Hill’s top officials was slicing meats and making salads before he went into politics. And the incoming speaker of the House says he hasn’t forgotten that formative experience.

Operations

Politics and restaurants haven’t always mixed well

Restaurant Rewind: 32 years ago, the industry shot itself in the foot by supporting a legislative action that did little but tarnish the business. Here’s the cautionary tale.

Leadership

Take the rollercoaster ride that was Shoney's

Restaurant Rewind: Once a dominant player in its segment, the family-dining chain sported some of the more memorable CEOs the restaurant industry has ever seen. Come see what we mean.

Operations