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Sleeper stories of the week

 By Peter Romeo on Dec. 06, 2013

Some of the industry’s most interesting developments weren’t the big headline-grabbers. But any savvy restaurateur wouldn’t want to miss these developments.

Consumer Trends

Restaurants see a merrier party season so far

 Dec. 19, 2013

Operators say more corporate customers are booking year-end events—and spending more when they do.

Food

French-American comfort

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 26, 2013

Cooking seasonally goes beyond sourcing fruits, vegetables and other ingredients that are at their peak. After all, for the next few months, local fields may be barren and fresh produce scarce in a large part of the country.

Consumer Trends

Factoid of the week: Consumers to spend cautiously this Valentine’s Day

By Kelly Killian on Feb. 07, 2014

According to the National Retail Federation’s 2014 Valentine’s Day spending survey, consumers will shell out $3.5 billion going out to celebrate.

Financing

Control heating costs without getting burned

By Kelly Killian on Oct. 14, 2014

With “frigid and bitter” conditions predicted for the upcoming winter, operators already are preparing, checking systems and making upgrades.

Pumpkin LTOs are coming out early—but are the pumpkins?

By Sara Rush Wirth on Aug. 19, 2016

Will the looming pumpkin shortage pose a problem for the many chains that bank on autumn LTOs?

Food

Make fall menus great again

By Lizzy Freier on Oct. 06, 2016

Take autumn offerings up a notch by featuring seasonal favorites in new, unexpected ways.

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