prices

The state of fine dining

By Scott Hume on Oct. 15, 2014

The recession nearly led to the category's demise, but concepts that evolved survived—and even thrived.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Marketing

How consumers really calculate value

By Technomic on Dec. 20, 2017

Price may not even be the most important factor

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.

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