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September 2, 2011
Foodservice goes back to school
Restaurant companies get involved in school food programs as childhood obesity rates climb
July 11, 2011
A look at Chuck E. Cheese’s new pizza
CEC has nearly completed the rollout of a new pizza recipe
May 21, 2011
Gluten-free exhibitors make pitches to restaurants

They've come from California, the Northwest, Colorado and even Canada to pitch restaurants on buying gluten-free products for everything from pizza crusts to cookies.

There's Kim Reiniger, marketing manager of Kinnikinnick Foods Inc. of Edmonton, Canada, who said that with 10 percent to 12 percent of the population wanting gluten-free products it makes sound business sense to sell their company's products to restaurants.

"It's a challenge for those who want a gluten-free meal and want something to eat besides a salad," Reiniger said.

May 2, 2011
Digital squeeze
Operators combine loyalty programs with social media to add efficiencies.
March 25, 2011
Authentic Italian food a cause for celebration
U.S. restaurants create special dinners, festivals around authentic Italian ingredients
February 14, 2011
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February 7, 2011
Operators turn to data-packed QR codes to engage, entertain customers
If marketing and advertising typically are intended to build relationships between businesses and consumers, then quick response code technology can heighten the engagement of both parties, according to some restaurateurs.

December 20, 2010
The latest supplier news
For the week of Dec. 20
June 29, 2010
Webinar: Social media works best when restaurants keep it simple
Restaurant chains hoping to capitalize on the “social” aspect of social media need to target the right interactions online and avoid doing too much, said two marketing executives during “The Rules of Customer Engagement: Using Social Media to Leverage Brand Advocates,” a webinar presented by Empathica.
June 17, 2010
Obama talks small business with Buffalo Wild Wings franchisees

When Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee Bobby Pancake received a call from the White House on his cell phone, he didn’t recognize the number so he let it go into voice mail.

Upon returning the call, however, he swiftly discovered that he and Steve Wheat, his partner in High 5 LLC, a six-unit franchisee of Buffalo Wild Wings based in Bear, Del., would get to meet with President Barack Obama the next day to discuss the state of restaurants and other small businesses.

June 9, 2010
Private-label wine flows onto menus
A growing number of casual-dining chains are going into private practice when it comes to augmenting their wine lists.

October 11, 2009
Operators pair meetings, meals and see opportunities for growth
Restaurant operators are finding that hosting business meetings can be good business when it comes...
October 4, 2009
Rock Bottom to debut new brewpub concept
LOUISVILLE Colo. Rock Bottom Restaurants Inc. said it plans to debut a new "polished casual"...
May 24, 2009
Brinker Sends Managers Overseas to Assist Franchisees
Training and marketing manager Katie Brower used to have a 10-minute commute to the Chili’s Grill & Bar where she worked in Jacksonville, N.C. Today, she still lives close to work, but she’s a long way from home.
May 9, 2009
Nation's Restaurant News staff picks for Chicago
CHICAGO Nation's Restaurant News staffers, many of whom have been attending the NRA Show for...
March 10, 2009
Islands closes unit; reorganizes internally
CARLSBAD Calif. The 57-unit Islands Restaurants chain on Tuesday confirmed the planned closure this week...
March 1, 2009
Coca-Cola relaunches CokeSolutions site for independent restaurateurs
The Coca-Cola Co. has relaunched its website, www.cokesolutions.com, to help Coke’s customers increase sales and...
February 1, 2009
Doherty caps illustrious career, retires as NRN group publisher
After spending more than 20 years at Nation’s Restaurant News’ parent company, Lebhar-Friedman Inc., James...
January 25, 2009
Capture customers’ attention
Along with whatever else they remember about dining out this year, many consumers may recall...
November 16, 2008
Restaurants’ voracious appetite for resources ups their responsibility to conserve, says panel
Restaurants use five times more energy and water than other commercial buildings, so they have...
June 29, 2008
NRA show panel touts energy-efficient equipment
Restaurants stand a better chance of becoming energy efficient if operators view utilities as commodities...
May 18, 2008
Weathering the storm: Discount du jour
Restaurants that have never been shy about offering meal discounts to drive traffic are growing...
May 11, 2008
Budget-wary travelers’ summer plans concern U.S. dining destinations
Most Americans will still take their hard-earned summer vacations and dine recreationally this year, albeit...
May 5, 2008
Ted's Montana Grill hires marketing manager
ATLANTA Ted’s Montana Grill said it has hired Eric M. Molletta as its marketing manager....
March 16, 2008
Chains campaign for big returns with election-theme promotions
Chains looking to bolster their usual marketing efforts have tapped into the fervor of the...
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