sales

Technomic: Sales started off strong in January

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 05, 2018

Sales rose 6.3% in the month as the industry continues its late-2017 momentum, according to the Technomic Chain Restaurant Index.

Who’s got Halal?

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 07, 2007

Menus geared to Muslims with several million Muslims living in the United States, more restaurants are adhering to the Halal (permissible) food requirements dictated by Muslim law.

Feeding the night owls

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 07, 2008

Late-night dining is the rage, so maybe it’s time to think about keeping the doors open a little longer.

Technology: Tracking Inventory

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 01, 2008

What's the best inventory control software for your operation?When it comes to choosing an inventory control system, there are several important features to...

Tracking Flavor

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 02, 2009

Pocono Produce is one of the largest independent broadliners servicing the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, but produce—which makes up 15 percent of sales—is...

Campaigning to fill seats

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 01, 2009

Independent broadliner Shamrock Foods is on a mission to help fill restaurant seats in its home state of Arizona. In mid-September, the company launched the...

How much do I pay them?

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 01, 2010

If you have just a few units, you can dig up plenty of free information. For hourly workers and managers, start with data from Salary.com and Payscale.com, much of it targeted to your city or zip code. Look to proxy statements of small public companies for figures on executive pay.

Financing

Catching a break

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 01, 2010

Seafood is in high demand by Americans—total consumption rose by 45 million pounds in 2009 over 2008, states the National Fisheries Institute.

Financing

RLC attendees look for answers about the recovery’s direction

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 28, 2011

Voicing agreement that the worst is over for restaurants, attendees of the Restaurant Leadership Conference said they came to the Scottsdale, Ariz., event with an ear cocked for insights into chains’ near-term prospects.

Consumers Swayed By Morning Perks In Hotel Selection, Says Technomic

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 20, 2011

CHICAGO (July 20, 2011 - PR Newswire)—When choosing a hotel, it’s not just the amenities they pay for, but the freebies they don’t, that influence...

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