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Meal deals may not be obvious, study finds

 Aug. 21, 2013

Widespread discounting has conditioned restaurant customers to hunt for deals, but price isn't always what lands the bargain chasers’ business.

Partly cloudy, with a chance of no-shows

 By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 12, 2002

Labor... it's one of the biggest challenges, and costs, we face as operators. Luckily, there are many ways to keep it under control. The best place to start...

A new minimum-wage model

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 08, 2014

For restaurateurs in Minnesota and Maryland, the minimum wage will depend on your sales level.

Mixed bag

By Bill Main on Nov. 19, 2003

A combination Mad Cow scares, McDonald's taking a huge share of the domestic beef supply, and increased consumer demand thanks to Dr. Atkins is wreaking havoc with beef prices. Looking for ways to counter the skyrocketing food cost?

Decoding Yum’s earnings report

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 21, 2014

Executives crowed about the franchisor’s second-quarter earnings. But a close examination could have you wondering why.

Game day

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 15, 2005

With venison, buffalo, and squab now offered on mainstream menus, fans are getting wild with their dinner orders.

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Customers turn stupid

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 14, 2014

The customer isn't always right. Sometimes the consumer isn’t even sane, as events of the past week attest.

Get your products custom

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 01, 2005

Not so long ago, only a restaurant chain like McDonald's or Applebee's could get a major food manufacturer to produce ingredients just for them.

Taco John’s sees 11% sales bump from new LTO

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 21, 2015

Street taco spurs growth at the quick-service chain.

Taken to the cleaners

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 06, 2006

That linen service is costing you a lot more these days, isn’t it? You’re not alone: as the price of gas rises, so does the cost of laundry. But some operators are fighting back.

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