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The week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Servers under siege

 By Peter Romeo on May 09, 2014

Many industry savants see service as the area where restaurants can distinguish themselves. Then why are so many trying to cut server-customer interaction?

Space race

 By Jennifer Olvera on May 12, 2014

What restaurant design trends will restaurateurs and customers be talking about tomorrow? We spotlight trends that push form and function.

Workforce

Growth trend: beards

By Steve Coomes on May 14, 2014

How restaurants are addressing the growing beard trend.

Non-uniform uniforms

By Sara Rush Wirth on May 14, 2014

Sam Fox, CEO of Phoenix-based Fox Restaurant Concepts, wanted a youthful energy for his new healthy fast-casual concept, Flower Child. See how he used clothing suggestions rather than set restaurant uniforms to help convey that vibe.

Shareholders reject Chipotle exec compensation package

May 15, 2014

Three out of every four shareholders in the burrito chain voted not to sweeten the compensation plans for co-CEOs Steve Ells and Monty Moran, who received $25.1 million and $24.4 million last year, respectively.

Food

Chicago concepts to scout

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 16, 2014

For restaurateurs on the road, dining out is never just a quest for a delicious meal. It’s a mission to gather inspiration and intelligence from other concepts—from operational gurus to the competition. This is the dining guide for you.

The week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Report card time

By Peter Romeo on May 16, 2014

Shareholders fail Chipotle’s Steve Ells and Monty Moran. Outback tries to turn C’s into A’s—if it can find enough opportunities. And fast casual dominates the honor roll—again.

Darden to sell Red Lobster for $2.1 billion

May 16, 2014

The seller, Darden Restaurants, said it chose Golden Gate Capital in part because the deal would be all-cash. The purchase price is nine times Red Lobster’s EBITDA for the past year.

Applebee’s sports décor needs a refresh for future business

By Sara Rush Wirth on May 16, 2014

Applebee’s parent company DineEquity recently acknowledged that it’s time to push the reset button on the concept. Does that mean Applebee’s future business is shifting further away from one of its foundational principles, a connection to its clientele through memorabilia and other fan junk of local sports teams posted on the walls? We can only hope.

Beverage

A thirst for culture

By Alia Akkam on May 19, 2014

Pairing ethnic beverages with global menus appeals to customers' more adventurous palates. Check out the latest beverage trends.

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