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

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

Financing

Get in the game

Now that every other venue offers big screen TVs and half-price beers, it’s crucial to start building a loyal customer base early through strategic promotions. And there’s still time to snag sports fans, as football fever really heats up with preseason August games.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery

Jul. 09, 2014

The Tilted Kilt brings its motto “A cold beer never looked so good” to life with Hooters-esque servers in short plaid kilts, matching halters and midriff-baring blouses.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Brick House Tavern + Tap

Jul. 08, 2014

Leather recliners, HD TV and plenty of beer. Sound like the ultimate man-cave? Add handcrafted American food, trend-forward design and a bevy of smiling waitresses and you’ve got the ultimate neighborhood watering hole, a.k.a. Brick House Tavern + Tap.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

Twin Peaks

Jun. 24, 2014

“Breastaurant” Twin Peaks is a casual-dining concept that offers a varied menu complemented by cold beers.

The week’s head-spinning moments: Expanded strained relations edition

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 21, 2014

A loud note of disharmony could be heard within the restaurant industry this week, particularly among its Italian combatants.

The week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Special acquisitions edition

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 07, 2014

Reports and speculation about possible restaurant deals merits a look at where M&A lawyers might be making their money next week.

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.

The week in ideas, August 19, 2013

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 19, 2013

This week: restaurant critics without expense accounts, getting rid of tips and getting better service, Hooters comes out as feminist and dressing up the dress jacket.

5 ideas from Trends & Directions

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 20, 2013

Technomics’ 2013 Trends & Directions conference abounded in business-building ideas. Here’s a sampling.