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Financing

Early forecast for 2014: Eh.

 Jun. 20, 2013

In an early assessment of what restaurants can expect for 2014, Technomic is forecasting a slight uptick in sales for limited-service outlets and bars, but no change for full-service establishments.

Consumer Trends

Only one in four consumers eat healthy when dining out

 Aug. 09, 2013

While a number of recent studies indicate that menu labeling has little effect on diners’ menu choices, a report from NPD Group may offer a glimpse into the reason why. According to NPD, only one in four consumers say they eat healthy when dining out, while the majority admits a desire to treat themselves when at a restaurant.

Living wages

By Sam Smith on Aug. 27, 2013

Forty years ago there was no expectation that a fast food job would pay a living wage, much less support a household.

The comfort of restaurants

By Kelly Killian on Sep. 27, 2013

A tragedy close to home reminds Executive Editor Kelly Killian of restaurants' comforting presence during our toughest times.

Silence of the lambs

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 01, 2013

The industry is foolishly allowing the proponents of unionization to control the conversation about wages and opportunity.

Consumer Trends

Restaurants see a merrier party season so far

Dec. 19, 2013

Operators say more corporate customers are booking year-end events—and spending more when they do.

Top Stories of 2013

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 19, 2013

Before you help patrons ring in the New Year, take a moment to consider what restaurateurs chose as the top business stories of the past one. Here are our most-read stories of 2013.

Editors' Picks: Top Developments of 2013

Dec. 25, 2013

Looking back over the year, our editors chose these trends and developments as the most arresting of 2013.

Marketing

Restaurants use Twitter to drive post-holiday spending

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jan. 03, 2014

When it snows, it, well, snows. Coming off a less-than-robust holiday season, restaurants in much of the country are battling heavy snowfall and bitter-cold temperatures, which keep could consumers at home. But that’s not a given.

Leadership

Bloomin' CEO Elizabeth Smith to offer a view from 30,000 ft.

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 13, 2014

The CEO of the company that operates Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's, Bonefish Grill and Fleming's will offer her perspective on key economic, government and consumer issues during a special session aimed specifically at senior restaurant executives.

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