Taken to the cleaners
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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This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Whoa moments
Recent days brought signs of how bad things could get in the restaurant business, along with some advice from the ultimate chief executive about what to do about it.
The August 2009 NRA expectations Index reported that “45 percent of restaurant operators plan to make a capital expenditure for equipment, expansion or remodeling in the next six months.” Whether that prediction comes true remains to be seen. But this year’s crop of new products puts the emphasis on helping operators maximize every dollar.
The economy seems to be coming out of its tailspin and restaurant and bar customers are returning to their seats. Now is the time to give them something to come back for. Off-premise, consumers have been trading down, but when they go out for a drink, they want a treat. Time to dust off the top shelf.