Content about Lunch

April 4, 2012
Casual dining raises stakes at lunch
P.F. Chang’s, Olive Garden, Applebee’s aim to lure customers midday
March 26, 2012
Chipotle rolls out Earth Day promotion
Customers can get a free meal by purchasing a recycled lunch bag
March 5, 2012
Having Words With: Tony Shure
One of the founders of Chop't talks about children's nutrition.
December 5, 2011
Keep them coming back for more
Study finds tapping ‘multidaypart users’ could be key to growth
September 20, 2011
Lunch is most popular daypart, but habits vary by generation
Lunch remains the most popular time for patronizing restaurants
July 11, 2011
After hours
An increasing number of operators are angling to participate in the late-night daypart.
June 27, 2011
Protein Bar
Matt Matros opened Chicago's health-food-focused Protein Bar in May 2009.
May 16, 2011
Chains look to win back lunch customers
Casual-dining operators are turning new dishes and combos to compete with fast-casuals
May 16, 2011
Keep sales rockin’ around the clock
Operators seeking sales, profit dive into late-night and snack times, while trying to hold the line morning, noon and night
January 19, 2011
Chili's looks for lunch sales with combos
Chain's latest meal deal ranges in price from $6 to $8
November 22, 2010
Former physicist experiments with breakfast 
daypart in Southeast
Ron E. Green made the leap from working on the superconducting supercollider to opening the Broken Egg Café, a full-service restaurant specializing in breakfast, brunch and lunch.
September 7, 2010
Mimi's Café debuts new fall fare
Offerings include fixed-price options, an expanded catering program and meals for kids.
November 10, 2009
New revenue streams help restaurateurs retain valued staff
LOUISVILLE Ky. As at most eateries, business at Asiatique Restaurant is down a bit. Yet...
September 27, 2009
Dollars to doughnuts: Breakfast catering offers mass appeal
As the lingering recession prompts consumers to be more cautious with their dining dollars, restaurant...
August 2, 2009
NPD: Carryout/delivery a growth opportunity for restaurants
Operators may be consumed right now with putting butts in their dining room seats, but...
June 14, 2009
NPD: Persistent unemployment tempers hope for recovery
Some observers expect the economy to begin its upswing later this summer, but the restaurant...
June 9, 2009
NPD: Persistent unemployment tempers hope for recovery
Some observers expect the economy to begin its upswing later this summer, but the restaurant...
June 7, 2009
Panel: Wake up to the profit potential of the a.m. daypart
Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day for operators looking to spark...
May 17, 2009
J. CHRISTOPHER’S
Operators in the breakfast-and-lunch segment are finding that the “early to bed, early to rise”...
April 26, 2009
Going for broke:Prix-fixe menus prod cost-conscious diners to spend more
At a time when customers are trying to get in and out of restaurants as...
March 15, 2009
NPD: Breakfast and snack dayparts draw guests to retail meals
What’s for dinner tonight? That’s the question many restaurant operators think is the most important...
March 4, 2009
Coco’s, Carrows offer up meal deals
CARLSBAD Calif. Adding to the growing number of restaurant chains offering value-positioned meal deals...
February 15, 2009
Generous restaurants offer guests chance to take a break, enjoy a little hospitality in difficult times
We may not officially be in “Brother, can you spare a dime?” territory, but I...
November 16, 2008
Hard to swallow at its worst, democracy dishes up its more delicious virtues daily
Our hard-luck economy and two long years of politicking have me recalling the immortal words...
November 11, 2008
Au Bon Pain adds $49.99 hot lunches to catering line
BOSTON The Au Bon Pain bakery-café chain said it has added a line of $49.99...
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