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DALLAS —Restaurateurs hoping to attract recession-weary customers should entice them with familiar favorites that create a temporary escape from the pressures of the day, food trends expert Nancy...
DALLAS —Value-driven promotions are a near necessity in the current economic climate, but they must be tailored carefully to a brand’s image to maximize success, executives from four restaurant...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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. ...
