marketing

Climbing the whiskey ladder

By Thomas Henry Strenk on Oct. 13, 2014

We’ve been collecting whiskeys since 1977; now, finally, we are part of a trend,” says Mick McHugh, proprietor of F.X.

Do as I say

By Bill Main on Apr. 08, 2004

I watched the final episode of "The Apprentice" last week. I admit that I've become intrigued with how Donald Trump leads the contestants vying for a coveted position in his company.

Leadership

Restaurant leader of the year: Danny Meyer

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 17, 2015

He’s built an empire putting employees first. Now that Danny Meyer has taken Shake Shack public, will shareholders be OK with staying in the backseat?

Sox fans drawn to local eatery

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 14, 2005

As the Boston Red Sox prepared to face the despised New York Yankees in last fall's historic American League Championship Series, Red Sox fans started queuing up outside the Riviera Cafe, a local eatery with TVs all over the room, more than five hours before game time.

3 restaurant ideas making waves this week

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 03, 2016

Here's how restaurateurs are addressing the challenges of equalizing front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house pay, as well as trying to foster a better experience for families.

6 great menus

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 11, 2006

The menu is a statement of your restaurant’s philosophy—and a crucial piece of its marketing puzzle.

Clay Dover named Velvet Taco president

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 27, 2017

The longtime chain marketer will be the first to hold the position, a reflection of the concept's growth plans.

The incredible agave

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 15, 2006

The mother of tequila, mezcal and the strange, obscure pulque.

Operations

3 ways operators are keeping business afloat in spite of Hurricane Harvey

By Brett Dworski on Sep. 08, 2017

Now in the recovery stage, operators are doing whatever they can to get their diners back up and running and ensure the safety and stability of affected employees.

Consumer Trends

The supermarket threat

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 12, 2007

The new Whole Foods Market in Portland, Maine, is a 48,000-square-foot behemoth, just two blocks off the turnpike spur that connects Maine’s largest city with a string of affluent towns along the coast.

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