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Zoës Kitchen’s mobile app delivers data and a smile

 By Joann Whitcher on Apr. 04, 2013

In February, Zoës Kitchen joined the growing ranks of fast casuals offering a smartphone app. Free for download on iTunes and Google Play, the LIFE...

Cheeseburgers in paradise?

 By Restaurant Business Staff on May 24, 2001

Is There Room For 2 Cheeseburgers?

10 RLC ideas worth stealing

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 30, 2013

Reviewing our notes after the show, the editors of Restaurant Business spotted 10 ideas that any non-attendee of the RLC shouldn't miss. We suspect that some would've been lost to attendees, too, because of the sheer volume of innovations that were aired during the event. Consider this your Cliff Notes for the keepers:

Armed robbery

By Bill Main on Jan. 09, 2002

In a recent crime spree in the coastal town of Santa Cruz, California, an armed robber held up two restaurants at gun point.

Why business sucks—and what to do about it

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 25, 2013

Chains are blaming all sorts of factors for the softness in sales last quarter, but there’s some agreement on how to counter it.

Back to basics

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 28, 2002

There are both subtle and not-so-subtle service techniques. Some work best for fine dining, and some in a casual operation. But the basics work in every...

The week’s 5 head-spinning moments

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 21, 2014

Neck braces were needed this week after chains signaled a major shift in their value strategies, Panera disclosed intentions to drop its one-size-fits-all mentality and Jack in the Box discovered a lot can happen in a minute, never mind two.

Check it out

By Bill Main on Mar. 13, 2003

One of my favorite TV programs from the 50's was Amos and Andy, and the Kingfish was my favorite character.

6 more tips from RLC

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 17, 2014

Here are 6 stealable ideas from the Restaurant Leadership Conference that can help you grow and improve your business.

Up to speed

By Bill Main on Oct. 08, 2003

Fast Company is a magazine for, about and inspirational to organizations that embody the attributes that define the best ways to compete, work, and win. In "Is Your Company Up To Speed," from the June 2003 issue, Fast Company poses these questions to businesses who want to be "fast."

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