Content about Chicago

May 19, 2011
The NRA Show 2011

 Follow the NRN team as we hit the NRA Show floor. Visit the At the Show page for on-the-scene news, live Twitter streams, and more.

May 15, 2010
MenuMasters 2010

More than 300 professionals attend the MenuMasters Awards Ceremonies each May. This gala event is presented by Nation's Restaurant News and sponsored by Ventura Foods, LLC. In 2010, the MenuMasters Awards Ceremonies will take place on Saturday May 22, 2010 at the Drake Hotel in downtown Chicago.

February 6, 2012
Craft canned beer becomes trendy choice
Restaurants, bars find cans to preserve flavor, be easier on environment
December 6, 2011
Starbucks in Chicago to get alcohol
Chicago will be the next market to see Starbucks locations selling beer and wine
November 16, 2011
Report: Giordano's sells for $61.6M
Private-equity firm acquires deep-dish pizza chain out of Ch. 11
November 3, 2011
The latest chefs on the move
Including Aksel Theilkuhl, Andrew Powers, Jorge Boneta and Kevin Abshire
November 2, 2011
Q&A: Chef Ryan Poli, Tavernita, Chicago
Poli is bringing a new style of Spanish dining to Chicago
October 30, 2011
Restaurant Social Media Index: Ramon De Leon, Domino's franchisee

Ramon De Leon started with Domino’s Pizza in Chicago in 1986 as a delivery driver, but has since become widely known for his social media prowess.

De Leon is the marketing mind behind a six-unit Domino’s franchise group in Chicago, and he speaks frequently on how businesses can use social media effectively. De Leon, who has more than 11,000 followers on Twitter under the handle @Ramon_DeLeon, was named “Chicago Social Media Person of the Year” in June by the Chicago Social Media Marketing Group.

October 30, 2011
Restaurant Social Media Index: Ramon De Leon, Domino's franchisee

Ramon De Leon started with Domino’s Pizza in Chicago in 1986 as a delivery driver, but has since become widely known for his social media prowess.

De Leon is the marketing mind behind a six-unit Domino’s franchise group in Chicago, and he speaks frequently on how businesses can use social media effectively. De Leon, who has more than 11,000 followers on Twitter under the handle @Ramon_DeLeon, was named “Chicago Social Media Person of the Year” in June by the Chicago Social Media Marketing Group.

September 21, 2011
Franchisee to expand Uno fast-casual concept
FGR Food Corporation signs largest franchise deal in Uno's company history
September 15, 2011
A Chicago deep-dish bankruptcy battle
Chicago-based Gino’s East could buy assets of competitor Giordano’s Pizza
September 15, 2011
A Chicago deep-dish bankruptcy battle
Chicago-based Gino’s East could buy assets of competitor Giordano’s Pizza
August 30, 2011
The latest chefs on the move
Senior food editor Bret Thorn tracks the latest chefs on the move
August 29, 2011
'Better-burger' brands top burger segment growth
Technomic: Strong performance from fast-casual operators in sales, unit growth
August 29, 2011
Raising the Bar with Sandwich Proteins
Sandwiches are big winners on menus today; particularly those that rely on high-quality proteins to drive innovation and excite customers.
August 22, 2011
Best in show: Classic and new breeds of the hot dog
Nancy Kruse takes a look at the current hot-dog revival.
August 22, 2011
Group-deal gamble
Restaurateurs are strategizing to make daily deals and group buying work for their businesses.
August 22, 2011
I Dream of Falafel
I Dream of Falafel opened its first unit in Chicago's Loop in 2009 and has evolved from there.
August 22, 2011
QSR, fast-casual brands test alcoholic beverages
A thirst for sales has new segments dabbling in serving beer and wine
August 22, 2011
Stir-fry chains eye growth in Southeast
Stir-fry brands are setting their sights on new markets around the country, particularly the Southeast.
August 19, 2011
Morton's: Ask and ye shall receive
Plane-side steak delivery from Morton's is a big PR win for the chain
August 18, 2011
Study: Millennials want variety, value
Social media and in-restaurant tech perks mostly not an influence for young diners
August 16, 2011
Study: Quick-service consumers hot on coffee
Consumers are buying more coffee today than they were two years ago
August 10, 2011
Breaking down better burgers
NRN looks at what’s inside some of the restaurant industry’s most iconic burgers
August 7, 2011
Trivia game programs help boost repeat traffic, check averages
Casual-dining chains and independent bar-and-grill concepts are finding that trivia nights are not exactly trivial.
 They help build regular traffic, which is a boon to sales.
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