prices

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.

Let them eat cake

By Bill Main on Jan. 24, 2001

We think we're doing our employees a great favor by offering them free meals during their shift. But ask yourself... could I get excited about production leftovers, day-old menu items or a random assortment of low-cost like spaghetti or hamburgers?

Cover story: High times

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 01, 2005

Ultra upscale dining can hit customers with a severe case of sticker shock. But that isn't keeping big spenders away.

The cheese market

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 15, 2006

The supply and selection of cheese for foodservice is more abundant than it has ever been.

More tourists please

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 15, 2007

Tourism is looking like a mixed bag this year, but there are a few bright spots.

Just don't call it tequila

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 07, 2008

Born in the USA

Silver Linings in an Economic Storm

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 01, 2008

Yes, customer habits are changing. But some operators are changing along with them—and reaping rewards.Leave it to America’s restaurants to find the...

Desserts: Sweetening the pot

By Patricia Cobe on May 01, 2010

The dessert menu has typically been a surefire way to boost the check by hitting customers at their vulnerable sweet spots. But for many restaurant patrons,...

Financing

What to do about commodity prices?

By Dana Tanyeri on May 01, 2011

With many commodity prices hitting new highs and food costs overall expected to rise by 3 percent to 5 percent this year, many operators recently raised the white flag in their battle to hold the line on menu price increases.

AGAR's Tips for Boosting Business During Lent

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 01, 2012

(March 1, 2012)—New England wholesale food distributor AGAR offers advice and solutions to many in the restaurant industry about what to offer their...

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