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Ninety Nine Restaurants

Financing

Shareholders skeptical of J. Alexander’s purchase of Ninety Nine Restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 16, 2018

The company says the deal would bolster its long-term growth.

Despite oil spill, Louisiana's seafood catch is fine, officials say

 By Restaurant Business Staff on May 06, 2010

NEW ORLEANS (May 06, 2010- The Times-Picayune)—The Gulf of Mexico oil spill has the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board, New Orleans chefs,...

2016 Top 500 restaurant chains

Jun. 21, 2016

More than half of the restaurant industry’s $491 billion in sales come from the Top 500 chains. And these giants grew at a modestly stronger rate, both in terms of sales and store counts, than the industry overall. Restaurant Business focused on the leading 250 performers to identify trends for our first-ever special report delivering lessons from Technomic’s annual Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report. This special package includes lessons for all operators from the largest chains by segment, menu category and more.

Food

5 relishes spreading on menus

By Lizzy Freier on May 15, 2017

Global relishes are poised for growth as operators increasingly use condiments to differentiate.

Top 500 Chains

Ninety Nine Restaurants

Jun. 12, 2017

A Northeast-based chain serving American fare in a neighborhood pub atmosphere

Consumer Trends

Consumers reveal which restaurant chains earn their loyalty

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 09, 2018

See which brand beat Denny’s, Applebee’s and others in a new ranking of full-service concepts by the strength of their customer following.

It ain't about the food

By Bill Main on Oct. 17, 2001

Marketing is one of the least understood disciplines in foodservice. Your brand image and brand integrity are delicate, fragile images in the mind of your customer.

Making the grade

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 20, 2011

Dead roaches count for fewer points than the live bugs. A carton of moldy tomatoes sitting on the basement floor is a red flag—even if those tomatoes belong to another tenant in the building. And arguing with a health inspector means automatic failure.

Marketing

Capitalizing on Friendsgiving

By Jackson Lewis on Nov. 18, 2016

The made-up holiday offers an opportunity to serve the Thanksgiving crowd before their traditional turkey dinner. Here's how seven restaurant operations are capitalizing on the opportunity.

2017 Top 500: Varied Menu

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 08, 2017

Overall, the varied menu category is flat, up .3% in sales to $23.9 billion and .5% in units to 7,792.

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