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So far, the 21st century has seen a tale of two Burger Kings. The years leading up to the new century carried for the world’s second-largest burger chain unwelcome remnants of two decades of revolving-door leadership, ineffective...
Although prices for many commodities have fallen in the past year, the continuing pressure on restaurateurs’ top lines means that the bottom line will keep getting intense scrutiny for the foreseeable future.That means that the relationship...
“Only when the tide goes out do you discover who’s been swimming naked.”—Warren Buffett Hopefully you’ve spent the last year successfully weathering a challenging economy and leveraging its downside by incrementally improving your processes...
Even as the pundits forecast another year of challenging business conditions for the foodservice industry, few believe the “Great Recession” has permanently cooled the consumer’s ardor for dining out.Still, some say, restaurants in post...
Most consumers haven’t minded forgoing fancy foods and large portions during the recession, but they are expecting better quality and more convenience when dining out. And that’s just what they’re getting, according to industry observers...
Trained as an engineer, Jeffrey Harvey is a problem solver who always wanted to make a difference. He just never thought he would be doing it at a restaurant company.In 2004, Harvey left a position as a high-level engineer in the energy industry...
Marketers have been asking for months which is the best method for reaching customers: broadcast media, with its ability to reach the most people fast in a given trade area, or the low-cost to no-cost new-media methods in vogue, especially social...
DALLAS A crisis is a terrible thing to waste. That was the motto of the day Monday at Nation's Restaurant News' Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators conference in Dallas as keynote speakers, panelists and attendees discussed how best to optimize...
NEW YORK The 2010 Michelin Guide for New York City on Monday gave Daniel Boulud’s restaurant Daniel a three-star rating, designating it as one of the most exceptional restaurants in the city. Daniel, which earned two stars last year, joins Jean...
LOUISVILLE Colo. Rock Bottom Restaurants Inc. said it plans to debut a new "polished casual" concept next month in Omaha, Neb. The new restaurant, Rock Bottom Gold Medal Tap, will focus on craft beers from Rock Bottom's proprietary lineup and...