social media

This week’s 6 head-spinning moments

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 06, 2015

Restaurants’ social-media revenge, a $100,000 love slap, edible cups, Starbucks’ real-estate values and other boons for chiropractors.

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3 lessons from social media this week: trolling edition

By Lisa White on Jun. 07, 2017

These brands toe the socially acceptable line while keeping it snarky online.

The nightmares of healthy-menu planners

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 14, 2005

Growing consumer obsession with dieting has many menu planners counting calories in their sleep.

Sustainability, Local Sourcing and Nutrition Top List of Hottest Menu Trends for 2010

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 03, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 2, 2009)—The National Restaurant Association’s annual survey of more than 1,800 professional chefs – members of the American...

Casual ‘Davids’ dominate in word of mouse

By Peter Romeo on May 02, 2011

Need proof that dominance in social media isn’t (yet) a function of size? Look no further than Restaurant Business’ ranking of casual chains by success in that realm.

Healthy Initiatives and Growing Population Groups Will Shape Restaurant Industry in 2012 and Beyond

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 17, 2012

CHICAGO (January 17, 2012)—Pressure to improve the healthfulness of kids meals and restaurant fare in general along with the influence of the growing...

The mistakes restaurants make with young diners

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 01, 2012

Expert advice on how to make a good impression on young restaurant diners.

Technology very much in hand at the NRA show

By Joann Whitcher on May 24, 2013

The restaurant industry’s shift to mobile technology was reflected on the show floor of this year’s NRA conference, with exhibitors showcasing the latest apps for everything from customer loyalty programs to systems for online ordering, labor scheduling, payments, and guest entertainment.

The week’s 5 head-spinning moments

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 17, 2014

More segment-blurring, stiff challenges for 1-percenters, a legal protection of the Cronut and Grant Achatz’s response to crying babies made this a dizzying week for restaurateurs.

'We interrupt this food fight for some education'

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 17, 2014

The competition between foodservice channels is escalating quickly, but that didn’t stop restaurateurs from meeting Monday with the enemy.

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