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Many independents are juggling along, no profits, and counting pennies. They’re using tomorrow’s money to pay yesterday’s bills, and that drives closures.

When family comes in, they are getting either free food, a free item or a discount — it’s a fact. No employee is having their family come in and not treating them special. No employee is having their roommate come in and not hooking them up in some form

Martha’s Vineyard TimesMartha's Vineyard businesses describe Thanksgiving planningMartha’s Vineyard TimesFor the folks who work in grocery stores, specialty shops, bakeries, restaurants, and inns, Thanksgiving is a one-day holiday that demands week…

4 Reasons to Love Restaurant StocksMotley FoolWe'll always need food, and though restaurants may be a luxury to some, it's one of the first places our discretionary income goes. Demand is generally steady, and trends affecting restaurants tend …

Restaurant Industry Stock Review – Nov. 2011Zacks.comAn improving outlook can be validated by the NPD foodservice market research report, which stated that annual visits to restaurants will increase by 8% over the next ten years. Looking ahead, we se…

Proactive Investors USA & CanadaCracker Barrel Q1 profit up slightly, gives full-year guidanceProactive Investors USA & CanadaIn a statement, Cracker Barrel chief executive Sandra Cochran said: "We are pleased to report an increase in earnings per…

Dividend.comBiglari Vs. Cracker Barrel: Battle Of Restaurant AnalyticsSeeking AlphaWhen Mr. Biglari and group were researching the CBRL trends, we bet they did have trouble with CBRL displays back in the late 1990s to 2007. CBRL acquired Logan's Ro…

Where Is the Manliest Restaurant in America?The Daily mealWeekly newsletter with top dining news, trends, restaurant reviews, chef coverage and more. Weekly newsletter with new cocktail recipes, wine reviews, nightlife ideas and more. Weekly newsletter…

Sign up for our newslettersWashington Post (blog)The experts behind the Going Out Guide post daily on news and trends in DC's arts and entertainment scene, upcoming events and restaurant and bar openings. Every Monday and Thursday get picks for the…

Cracker Barrel Q1 adj profit beats estimatesReuters… we are encouraged by our improving sales trends." BACKGROUND / LINKS * Earlier this month, Cracker Barrel raised its full-year profit forecast encouraged by higher sequential customer traffic….

Chicago speaker brings inspirational message to Washington Junior HighHerald Times ReporterLisa Nigro, left, records a video of students from Washington Junior High School's Contemporary Clothing Trends class yelling, “Thanks for investing in me,…

Holidays bring tiny confections to LawrenceUniversity Daily KansanIn “What's Hot in 2011,” a chef survey by the National Restaurant Association, mini desserts were ranked as the 35th trend out of 226 popular food trends. Massachusetts street&#3…

Data from American Express Business Insights Shows Surge in First Class …www.DiamondNe.wsThe latest Business Insights Spend Sights reports provide a snapshot into the analytical capabilities of American Express Business Insights, which helps companie…

Jack In The Box Q4 Profit Soars, Tops View; Guides 2012 Below EstimatesRTT News(RTTNews) – Restaurant chain operator Jack in the Box, Inc. (JACK: News ) reported Monday a profit for the fourth quarter that soared fro last year, as the year-ago quarter …

Lunch at Louis' in New HavenCt PostShared Dish is a he said/she said look at food trends, tastes and food obsessions to pass along our thoughts on what's happening in Fairfield County. Eileen Fischer: I don't believe in standing in line to …

D'Marco eatery set for Historic locationJuneau County Star-TimesIf the restaurant trends upward during the winter, Moore said, he would consider investing in removing the brick facade along Wisconsin Street and restoring the large picture windows t…

Jack in the Box Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter FY 2011 Earnings; Issues Guidance …MarketWatch (press release)… the success of new products and marketing initiatives, the impact of competition, stock market volatility, unemployment, trends in consumer …

About the 2011 Executive Salary SurveyNation’s Restaurant News“Total cash compensation is on the rise, and the primary reason for that is really because of macro-economic trends,” said David Mansbach, a partner in HVS Executive Search, North Americ…

Burger chains battle to lead the packNation’s Restaurant NewsMenu trends expert Nancy Kruse, founder of The Kruse Co. in Atlanta, also doesn't see menu innovation as an either/or prospect, maintaining that even big platforms at McDonald's, like…

Creative Loafing AtlantaReview: BacchanaliaCreative Loafing AtlantaThe bubble they've created for their flagship restaurant has done them well over the years. They were well ahead of the curve on many trends, the most obvious being the locavore mov…

Q3 2011 Spend Sights Reports Show Contrasting Spending Trends between SectorsMarketWatch (press release)American Express Business Insights produces in-depth quarterly reports for the Airline, Car Rental, Cruise, Lodging, Restaurant, Entertainment and v…

What's on the menu for 2012?Adelaide Now… the Spanish-accented Moda and a revamped Restaurant Two a slow stroll away this central dining precinct looks pre-destined to give Eagle St Pier a bit of a run for its money. THE dude food trend, which sw…

Artichoke restaurant impresses Guardian critic John LanchesterCatererSearchThe Guardian's food critic says the restaurant, which reopened after a devastating blaze two years ago, "is a neighbourhood restaurant that's on top of contemporary…

Cracker Barrel CEO Updates Shareholders on Early Success of Strategic …MarketWatch (press release)Mr. Biglari is particularly critical of our negative trends in customer traffic. Clearly, we are focused on turning this around, and we are seeing resul…

What the Critics Say – a round up of the latest restaurant reviewsCatererSearch (blog)The Guardian's food critic says the restaurant, which reopened after a devastating blaze two years ago, "is a neighbourhood restaurant that's on top of c…

Going Out Guide | Free and easy, Thanksgiving editionWashington Post (blog)The experts behind the Going Out Guide post daily on news and trends in DC's arts and entertainment scene, upcoming events and restaurant and bar openings. Every Monday and …

SAIT and NAIT from field to plateCalgary Herald"The industry is constantly evolving, with new ingredients, techniques and trends. It's a dynamic environment, and SAIT is keeping up with the rigour." The two-year program has grown to inclu…

Presence of Haynesville Shale workers boosts businessShreveport TimesThe success of Café 171 reflects similar business growth trends across the region. Oil and natural gas sites have poured millions of dollars into the wallets of residents and the cof…

A&M sociologist sees shift in immigration trendsHouston ChronicleThey're mainly doing restaurant work. Undocumented Mexicans are much more visible. Q: Why would they leave China for the United States? A: You have all of these rural-to-urban mig…

Sociologist sees shift in immigration trendsHouston ChronicleThey're mainly doing restaurant work. Undocumented Mexicans are much more visible. Q: Why would they leave China for the United States? A: You have all of these rural-to-urban migrants in…

Upscale restaurant opens in Saskatoon's Riversdale areaNews Talk 980 CJMEThe menu reflects Saskatoon's growing tastes, and features fine dining for dinner, cocktails and tapas as well as a brunch selection, which Michael expects will suit the c…

The GuardianRestaurant review: The Artichoke, Amersham, BuckinghamshireThe GuardianThe result is a neighbourhood restaurant in a low-key commuter-belt town, a place where Terry and June would have felt at ease, but one that's on top of contemporary…

Pizza Pizza Royalty Income Fund Announces Amendment to Vend-In MechanismMarketWatch (press release)The following are some factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or underlying such forward-looking statements…

Study: Daily deal promotions generate new customersQSRweb.com“These customers like to feel they're ahead of the curve on market trends and once you have provided them with good value, they'll be just as loyal as other customer groups.” Most…

QSR magazineTop 3 Trends from Biggest Q3 CallsQSR magazineIn its third-quarter earnings call, Burger King officials announced that in the past 12 months, 90 percent of its restaurant growth had come from outside the US Burger King isn't alone in it…

Fresh Harvest Announces New Product OfferingsSacramento BeeThere are numerous trade reports that list the gluten-free diet among the top industry developments for the coming year(s) including The National Restaurant Association's annual "What&…

Restaurant trends for 2012; plus, the three things all businesses should knowAppleton Post CrescentOn Monday, Sullivan appeared on Buzz Live, a weekly Post-Crescent webcast, and he talked about restaurant trends, business practices and his new book,

Sydney Morning HeraldScene in Hong KongSydney Morning HeraldAt a glance there is little to indicate trends of any kind. Comprised largely of empty 1980s office buildings, struggling shopping malls, kitsch Chinese restaurants and jade jewellers, the fad…

Seasons Restaurant @ Mulroy's opening November 25Mayo AdvertiserJohn, along with head chef Mark Quinn, saw a niche in the local restaurant market and collaborated to bring to Castlebar – Seasons – which is situated in what was formerly known as Bar…

New Irvine eatery part of OC restaurant boomOCRegister(at the Irvine Spectrum Center) Over the last 15 months, the region has come to life with vibrant on-trend restaurants landing in prime locations from Laguna Beach to downtown Brea. To name a few –…

Restaurant trends for 2012Appleton Post CrescentOn Monday, Sullivan appeared on Buzz Live, a weekly Post-Crescent webcast, and he talked about restaurant trends, business practices and his new book, “Fundamentals: 9 ways to be brilliant at the Basics…

Restaurant Operators Use New and Unique Flavors to Respond to Consumer Demands …Sacramento BeeTo help those aligned with the foodservice industry in keeping a pulse on flavor trends infused during food preparation as well as those added through sauce…

ReelSEO Online Video NewsEat, Drink, and Be Social! Video Marketing Tips For Restaurants And CafésReelSEO Online Video NewsThe restaurant and café industry sits right in the middle of three of the hottest trends in technology today: Social, mobile an…

Chicago Welcomes The 2011 Private Label Trade ShowConvenience Store Decisions13-15 at the Rosemont Convention Center, retailers had the chance to view the latest trends and products in private label. Retailer's brands and entire lines of products m…

Restaurant Operators Use New and Unique Flavors to Respond to Consumer Demands …MarketWatch (press release)To help those aligned with the foodservice industry in keeping a pulse on flavor trends infused during food preparation as well as those added …

Restaurant Operators Use New and Unique Flavors to Respond to Consumer Demands …PR Newswire (press release)To help those aligned with the foodservice industry in keeping a pulse on flavor trends infused during food preparation as well as those added …

Food Portions Shrink to Satisfy Wallets and WaistlinesThe Ledger… here to the bar to ultimately get them into the restaurant," Lefabvre said. "We like to call it, creating excitement." Of course there's a health aspect to small-por…

Going Out Gurus | K Street's hidden coffee oasisWashington Post (blog)The experts behind the Going Out Guide post daily on news and trends in DC's arts and entertainment scene, upcoming events and restaurant and bar openings. Every Monday and T…

Going Out Gurus | K Street's hidden coffee oasisWashington Post (blog)The experts behind the Going Out Guide post daily on news and trends in DC's arts and entertainment scene, upcoming events and restaurant and bar openings. Every Monday and T…

Culinary CapitalistsD MagazineThe trend repeated when Hoque announced his plan to open yet another restaurant downtown—this time, however, he reached into the Mexican hat. “At the time, there were already two other Mexican restaurants just one bloc…