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Keep the kids away

 By Sara Rush Wirth on Jun. 03, 2014

While Associate Editor Sara Rush wouldn't ban kids from restaurants outright, she makes the case that restaurants that welcome kids need to remember guests who prefer to dine without the pitter patter of little feet running around—and make accommodations that keep the peace.

The value of family friendly

By Kelly Killian on Jun. 03, 2014

Recent headlines spotlight restaurants that ban kids or offer discounts when they behave as they should. But Executive Editor Kelly Killian argues that good restaurants know how to serve both families and guests without kids equally well.

PDQ founders going for WTF with new restaurant concept

Jun. 04, 2014

Technically, the name is Wow! That’s Fresh. But Outback Steakhouse and PDQ co-founder Bob Basham likely doesn’t mind the shock value of the name. The fast-casual concept will feature pizza and salads as well as burgers.

Water-ballooning old thinking at Summer Brand Camp

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 05, 2014

The industry’s un-conference provided an opportunity for the off-center to have the center stage.

Marketing

Restaurants jump on @HiddenCash social media trend

By Kelly Killian on Jun. 06, 2014

People in big cities have been all abuzz over the hidden cash craze sweeping social media, that all started when a mysterious person (@HiddenCash) began stashing money around San Francisco.

Proposal would swap out some parking spaces for restaurant seating

Jun. 09, 2014

Local operators have developed a plan that would allow them in effect to pay the meters on city parking so the space could be used for outdoor seating.

Tips for opening a restaurant from a seasoned restaurateur

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jun. 10, 2014

Here’s what other operators can learn about opening a restaurant today from Sam Fox’s most recent launch.

The week’s head-spinning moments: Chipotle insights, madness worries

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 13, 2014

Steve Ells shares Chipotle’s high-speed formula, Applebee’s joins Starbucks in making recharging news, possible food safety madness resurfaces and where experts say P.F. Chang’s customer data is for sale.

Marketing

Instagram makes posting food photos easier

By Lindsay Holley on Jun. 13, 2014

Those photos you and your guests post to Instagram are about to get better-looking. Instagram introduced new creative tools last week that give users “the ability to adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, warmth and more.”

Operations

View masters

By Maura Keller on Jun. 16, 2014

Well-designed display cases can improve operational efficiencies, create competitive differentiation and increase sales.

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