Value, culinary creativity top of mind at Menu Trends event

Nov 02, 2009

DALLAS —Emerging culinary trends and the economy’s effect on dining habits were hot topics of discussion at Nation’s Restaurant News’ inaugural Menu Trends & Directions conference recently. ...

Wilson: Customers, operators still sweet on desserts

Nov 02, 2009

DALLAS —Burgers may be hot right now, but desserts are hotter, according to Technomic. In a recent poll, 85 percent of respondents said that they eat desserts once a month or more, which is...

Technomic: Do more for consumers who want to spend less

Nov 02, 2009

DALLAS —The way to today’s consumers’ hearts is through their wallets, and recognizing and responding to changes in consumer spending habits is vital to success, a representative from research firm...

‘Food sleuth’ Corriher investigates the science of flavor

Nov 02, 2009

DALLAS —According to culinary sleuth Shirley O. Corriher, restaurateurs can reduce sodium in menu items without compromising taste both by using less salt and through techniques that intensify flavor...

SPIRIT Awards honor people on front lines of industry

Oct 26, 2009

DALLAS —Winners of the 2009 SPIRIT Award agree that people, especially those that work directly with diners, are a primary reason for their restaurants’ success. And when those people are happy, they are even more effective, several...

Panel: Capital plans get creative

Oct 26, 2009

DALLAS —Despite the continuing deep freeze of the credit markets, operators still are finding creative ways to secure capital when they need it, said financing experts during the 50th annual Multi...

Panel: Down economy presents chance to fine-tune operations

Oct 26, 2009

DALLAS —Amid cautious optimism that economic woes may be easing, speakers at the recent Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators conference had one message for attendees: Don’t just sit back and wait. ...

Golden Chains’ successes stem from active leadership

Oct 26, 2009

DALLAS —Success starts with leadership, especially when times are tough, agreed winners of this year’s Golden Chain awards during the 50th annual Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators conference here. ...

‘Having Words With’ panelists share their roads to success

Oct 26, 2009

DALLAS —“Having Words With,” a weekly feature of Nation’s Restaurant News’ print publication, came to life during the 50th annual Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators conference in an animated question...

Guests get a ‘Taste of What’s Hot’ at opening reception

Oct 26, 2009

DALLAS —The 50th annual Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators conference kicked off with A Taste of What’s Hot: Hot Concepts! Celebration, an event honoring the winners of Nation’s Restaurant News’ 2009...