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Father’s Day spending to rise in 2013

Restaurants turn to giveaways, gift cards to boost holiday traffic

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Jun. 14, 2013

Article

Menu innovation, value drive limited-service traffic

Chains attract customers with new products, value offerings, Placed Insights finds...More
Jun. 13, 2013

Article

Father’s Day spending to rise in 2013

Restaurants turn to giveaways, gift cards to boost holiday traffic...More
Jun. 10, 2013

Article

Restaurant chains emphasize lower-return menu items

Restaurant brands like Wendy's, Red Lobster and Olive Garden are competing for market share by focusing on lower-return menu offerings...More
Jun. 10, 2013

Article

Crafting an effective beer menu

Bar expert David Flaherty shares tips on creating a beer list that will wow customers and drive sales...More
Jun. 10, 2013

Article

Complements and contrasts at the 2013 NRA Show

Menu trends analyst Nancy Kruse shares her takeaways from the 2013 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show...More
Jun. 10, 2013

Article

Consumers increase restaurant snacking

An increasing number of restaurant concepts are capitalizing on consumers' desire for on-premise snacking...More
Jun. 10, 2013

Article

Don't waste time on manufactured outrage

Lobbyist Richard Berman shares his thoughts on the difference between actual consumer concern and passing fads...More
May 31, 2013

Article

Getting past craft beer headaches

Operators say offering local brews can be worth the operations hassles and higher prices...More
May 30, 2013

Article

McDonald’s, Subway rank as most-visited QSR chains

Starbucks, Burger King, Wendy’s also among 10 most-visited QSR brands, Placed Insights finds...More
May 30, 2013

Article

How to build family loyalty at restaurants

Experts, operators say atmosphere, service are as important as menus...More

Father’s Day spending to rise in 2013

Menu innovation, value drive limited-service traffic

Father’s Day spending to rise in 2013

Restaurant chains emphasize lower-return menu items

Crafting an effective beer menu

Complements and contrasts at the 2013 NRA Show

Consumers increase restaurant snacking

Don't waste time on manufactured outrage

Getting past craft beer headaches

McDonald’s, Subway rank as most-visited QSR chains

How to build family loyalty at restaurants

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