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Financing

Higher prices are hurting restaurant traffic

Companies such as McDonald’s and Starbucks are still losing customers, and inflation is one reason, says RB’s the Bottom Line.

Financing

Was Starbucks’ price hike a good idea?

The company is risking more traffic challenges with steep price increases, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

The restaurant-grocery gap is narrowing

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 24, 2018

Grocers are raising prices, but restaurants are still increasing theirs at a faster rate, says RB's The Bottom Line.

Marketing

How consumers really calculate value

By Technomic on Dec. 20, 2017

Price may not even be the most important factor

Consumer Trends

8 ways to give customers more bang for their buck

By Patricia Cobe and Brett Dworski on Jul. 31, 2017

Here’s how restaurants can promote value without focusing on price alone.

Food quality isn’t all-important at restaurants, new study finds

By Jill Failla on Feb. 21, 2017

Other attributes rank higher than food quality when it comes to how much consumers will pay at restaurants, the research shows.

Consumer Trends

Consumers give fast casuals a raise

By Mary Chapman on Feb. 16, 2016

The maximum prices that consumers say they are willing to pay for fast-casual meals have gone up over the past two years, according to a recent study from Technomic.

Buffalo Wild Wings to raise beer prices

Jul. 31, 2015

The chicken-wing chain will up the cost to imbibe at its company-owned locations beginning in August.

Starbucks stocks an $80 pound of coffee

Apr. 30, 2015

A single cup of the super-premium java goes for $7.50 at the chain’s Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room unit.

Operations

New vs. used equipment

By Rob Benes on Feb. 02, 2015

The conundrum facing operators is to go with new, used or both. Budget, needs and anticipated usage are the major considerations.