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Head-spinning moments: Special Super Bowl edition

 By Peter Romeo on Feb. 03, 2014

The Super Bowl game was a snorer, but the action between plays provided some noteworthy moments for restaurateurs.

Free babysitting, Beyonce and the week’s other great ideas

 By Kelly Killian on Feb. 05, 2014

I’m excited to refresh a regular column that had been a staple of Restaurant Business for years. Here are my picks for the week’s (give or take a day or two) best ideas—plus one of the worst.

Marketing

Are you newsjacking?

By Kelly Killian on Feb. 10, 2014

This time of year offers a prime opportunity for real-time messaging.

Making money off the books

By Sara Rush Wirth on Feb. 10, 2014

The San Francisco Chronicle reported an 8 percent increase in cookbook sales in 2011, and the trend has continued.

Technology

Real-time cooking demos

By Sara Rush Wirth on Feb. 12, 2014

In-house cooking classes have long been a way for restaurant chefs to connect with consumers. With the official launch of Google Helpout at the end of November, chefs and restaurateurs now have a new option to reach potential guests across the miles.

Love and menus and other great ideas this week

By Kelly Killian on Feb. 13, 2014

This week, Google stepped up its menu game, chains courted lovers and people fell for a “dumb” stunt.

The week’s 5 head-spinning moments

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 14, 2014

Chains get real about their food, a different view of mall restaurants’ prospects, giving the French some credit and the high cost of a halo.

Travelin' brand

By Sam Smith on Feb. 20, 2014

Taking your restaurant’s show on the road through catering is a growing opportunity—as long as you don’t lose your identity along the way.

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.

The week’s 5 head-spinning moments

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 28, 2014

Signs of new concept development for Texas Roadhouse, more revving in the better-pizza category, evidence that Peyton Manning can always wear Papa John’s jersey, Domino's fall in casual dining and more tech talk. Lots, lots more.

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