marketing

Market forces

By Joan M. Lang on Jun. 23, 2014

Operators find ways to straddle the line of restaurant and retail to bring more business in-house.

A combination Mad Cow scares, McDonald's taking a huge share of the domestic beef supply, and increased consumer demand thanks to Dr. Atkins is wreaking havoc with beef prices. Looking for ways to counter the skyrocketing food cost?

Fast food targeting black kids in US

Nov. 17, 2014

The researchers say the marketing of quick-service restaurant chains disproportionately targets African-American youngsters in middle-income and rural areas.

What I like about you

By Bill Main on Aug. 27, 2004

Unique Experience Propositions, or "UEPs," are qualities of your brand that make you different, better and special. Why not ask your guests what they like about you?

Del Frisco’s airs new turnaround efforts for lower-end Grille

Apr. 28, 2015

With speed of service emerging as a key consideration for Gen Xers, the chain is testing new cooking equipment and simplifying recipes.

In their own words

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 16, 2005

Jeffrey Chodorow, Laren Gartner, Edna Bayliff, George Katakaldis, Rick Doody, John Metz, JR. Six very different entrepreneurs on the lessons, the labors and the passions of the restaurant life.

Operations

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Bang! We’re off

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 06, 2017

The year hasn't gotten off to a good start for restaurant unions, social media liars, soda-gulping slobs and at least one celebrity-loving restaurant chain.

Financing