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Floating on cloud computing

By Amanda Kooser on Apr. 23, 2012

One reason why some restaurants have been hesitant to switch to cloud computing is the need for an always-on Internet connection. What happens if the Internet goes down?

The Future 50 2012

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 02, 2012

The operators in our annual list of the Future 50—the fastest growing chains between $25 million and $50 million in annual sales—are well on their way to realizing their dreams.

Consumer Trends

Greater selection, higher sales

Sep. 21, 2012

According to a recent Consumer Edge Insight study, Alcoholic Beverage DemandTracker, providing more craft beer options to your diners makes them more likely to order beer, and more of it. Especially if they are already a regular craft beer drinker.

Pro*Act Promotes Brian Kane to Chief Operating Officer

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 22, 2013

MONTEREY, CA—Pro*Act, a distributor of fresh produce, has promoted Brian Kane to Chief Operating Officer. Kane joined Pro*Act in 2008 as Vice President of...

RLC attendees hear the industry's 'new rules'

By Steve Holtz on Apr. 24, 2013

There are “new rules” to competing in the restaurant industry, attendees of the Restaurant Leadership Conference learned during an opening breakout session hosted by Darren Tristano and Ron Paul of Technomic Inc. They outlined 10 strategies for restaurateurs to consider.

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