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Workforce

Don't look now but restaurants are reinventing their labor model

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 11, 2023

Signs abound that the business is awakening to the need for dramatic action.

Food

Chefs turn to prix fixe and tasting menus to combat cost, labor and supply challenges

 By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 11, 2023

Both high-end restaurants and more casual concepts are finding some relief in more limited menus with set prices.

Marketing

Fine dining may not be immune to inflation pressures after all

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 15, 2022

In New York, one restaurant promotes ‘bargain’ pricing with a $99 porterhouse for two. Will we see more value positioning in high-end restaurants?

Leadership

Roy's hires Deb Hinson as president

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 06, 2022

Hinson is a longtime marketing consulting for the upscale Hawaiian concept and other brands.

Food

Foie gras producers sue to block NYC's pending ban

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 23, 2022

Duck farmers are asking a state court to halt the ban before it starts, arguing that the city shouldn't dictate what's farmed hundreds of miles away.

Financing

At Cooper’s Hawk, wine and friends prove an emotional pairing

By Joe Guszkowski on May 26, 2022

The chain’s loyal Wine Club members couldn’t wait to get back to its restaurants last year, helping it to become one of the fastest-growing brands in the country.

Financing

Jean-Georges Restaurants nabs a $55M investment

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 04, 2022

The minority stake from The Howard Hughes Corporation will allow the operator of 40 high-end restaurants further its global expansion, according to an announcement.

Operations

Infighting threatens one of the country’s top-grossing independent operators, a lawsuit alleges

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 01, 2022

A partner in the group that owns Maple & Ash, Etta and others said his business associate is trying to force him out of the company and is putting its future at risk.

Financing

Ruth’s Chris could buy more restaurants as it gets back to growth

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 24, 2022

The steakhouse chain is ramping up development with plans to open five to seven new locations a year.

Operations

Inside the great catering comeback of 2021

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 11, 2021

As workers return to their offices and the holiday season gets underway, restaurants in every segment are ramping up catering programs to feed increased demand.

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