The bells take their toll Philadelphia Inquirer The linen cloths have been yanked out — literally and metaphorically — from under some of the most iconic restaurant tables in the city, especially on the formerly hallowed gastronomic ground of Walnut Street's Restaurant Row. and more »

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Restaurant Stocks Hitting 52-Week Highs: Panera, Cracker Barrel, Bob Evans ... TheStreet.com "We expect to see EPS come in at the upper end of guidance as solid SSS trends in the 6% range and a recent 1% menu price increase (Sept) help drive leverage on fixed and semi-fixed costs, offsetting higher food cost inflation (5% vs.

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New & Noteworthy: Food education ... NorthJersey.com From grand openings and culinary events to dining trends and local favorites, we'll give you the latest dish on North Jersey restaurants. Elisa Ung, restaurant reviewer and dining columnist for The Record, provides insightful reviews of North Jersey ...

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Bloomberg

Cafe Spice Seeks to Bring Indian Food to U.S. Bloomberg Fairly or not, Americans also seem to associate it with indigestion. In the 2011 survey of chefs by the National Restaurant Association, the No. 1 hot gastronomic trend is “locally sourced meats and seafood.” Indian food ranked No. and more »

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11 Celebrity-Owned Restaurants Around the World The Daily meal As we discovered, many have opened restaurants and bars throughout the US But what started with Sammy Hagar's place in Cabo has turned into a full-fledged trend of celebrity-owned eateries and bars opening up around the world.

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PETE TITTL'S SIDE DISHES: Winter specials worth the visit, if you're quick Bakersfield Californian Do you have a tip, question or recommendation for Pete on Bakersfield restaurants, trends or food news in general? Email him at pftittl@gmail.com and your input might wind up in Pete's Side Dishes column. I know I've praised the happy-hour specials and ...

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Get 'in' on the biggest trend In foodservice QSRweb.com (blog) Recently Dawn Sweeney, president and CEO of the National Restaurants Association (NRA), was quoted saying, "Children's nutrition is one of the strongest trends we're seeing in the restaurant industry right now." In fact, according to the NRA's "What's ... and more »

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Restaurants' hottest herbs and spices Nation's Restaurant News Data supports consumer trends showing that restaurant customers and younger consumers are looking for bolder, more unique flavor profiles. (Photo: Thinkstock) Restaurateurs have made garlic the star of their menus when it comes to flavorings, ...

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Sign up for our newsletters Washington 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 best events of the week and the latest reviews ... and more »

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Bloomberg

Workers' group reviews pay, policies at restaurants Providence Business News “This purported dining guide is a transparent attempt to disparage many of America's restaurants, an industry which provides opportunities for millions of Americans to move up the ladder and succeed,” De Fife said. The guide's aim is to focus on trends ... Palm Joins Morton's With Low Ratings for Pay Not Steak in GuideBloomberg all 5 news articles »

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Bloomberg

Workers' group reviews pay, policies at restaurants Providence Business News “This purported dining guide is a transparent attempt to disparage many of America's restaurants, an industry which provides opportunities for millions of Americans to move up the ladder and succeed,” De Fife said. The guide's aim is to focus on trends ... Palm Joins Morton's With Low Ratings for Pay Not Steak in GuideBloomberg all 9 news articles »

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Earnings Preview: Yum Brands' overseas growth CBS News Analysts will be looking at overseas sales trends that are vital to profit growth at Yum Brands Inc. when the fast-food chain operator reports fourth-quarter results after the markets close Monday. WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Yum Brands, owner of the KFC, ... and more »

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Earnings Preview: Yum Brands' overseas growth CBS News Analysts will be looking at overseas sales trends that are vital to profit growth at Yum Brands Inc. when the fast-food chain operator reports fourth-quarter results after the markets close Monday. WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Yum Brands, owner of the KFC, ... and more »

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Chartwells School Dining Services Setting Nutrition Trends in 2012 MarketWatch (press release) The annual survey of chefs by the National Restaurant Association and the American Culinary Federation gauges which trends are most popular in the restaurant industry. In 2011, Chartwells purchased $3.17 million in local foods; up from $1.04 million in ... and more »

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RestaurantNewsRelease.com

Restaurant Industry Set to Outpace National Job Growth, Reach Record Sales in 2012 Sacramento Bee However, opportunities are also present for operators to be successful by understanding and leveraging consumer trends to attract new guests and make current ones come back. The good news is, there is substantial pent-up demand for restaurant services, ... 2012 Restaurant Sales Expected to Hit Record-Setting $632BCitybizlist Real Estate INDUSTRY: Restaurant group forecasts growthPress-Enterprise Restaurant Industry Forecasts Growth in 2012Supermarket News all 7 news articles »

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NRA: Costs pressure consumers, but restaurants eye opportunities Nation's Restaurant News As a result, he added, there will be opportunities in 2012 for operators who can leverage food and beverage trends and emerging technologies. The restaurant industry overall is expected to register “modest gains” in sales this year, said Hudson Riehle, ... Restaurant Industry Set to Outpace National Job Growth, Reach Record Sales in 2012NEWS.GNOM.ES Restaurant Performance Index Rose to Highest Level in Nearly Six Years in DecemberRestaurantNewsRelease.com (press release) Restaurant sector gaining strengthThe Packer NACS Online all 37 news articles »

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NRA: Consumers want local sourcing and healthy menu choices QSRweb.com The National Restaurant Association partnered with the American Culinary Federation to get a pulse on consumer trends for 2012, with top demands revolving around "local" and "healthy" concepts. Specifically, the top five attributes consumers will look ... Restaurant Industry Set To Outpace National Job Growth, Reach Record Sales In 2012PerishableNews (press release) Chappys sets one-day sales record; restaurant industry barometer reaches 6 ...Dayton Daily News (blog) all 6 news articles »

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Bloomberg

Palm Joins Morton's in Low Marks for Pay Not Steak in Guide BusinessWeek “This purported dining guide is a transparent attempt to disparage many of America's restaurants, an industry which provides opportunities for millions of Americans to move up the ladder and succeed,” De Fife said. The guide's aim is to focus on trends ... Palm Joins Morton's With Low Ratings for Pay Not Steak in GuideBloomberg all 3 news articles »

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Food trucks, whole grains among 2012 culinary trends Washington Business Journal (blog) Expect to see items like non-traditional types of fish and housemade ice cream on area menus this year, if the National Restaurant Association 's latest survey proves prophetic. Those trends were among those cited in the group's "What's Hot" survey, ...

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Best restaurants for Valentine's Day Washington Post Chestnut soup is more demure, shy on its brandy but substantial with nuggets of sweetbreads in the blend. That said, Plume is the rare restaurant where entrees outshine first courses. Fashion trends are bypassed in favor of tradition.

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National Restaurant Show, NAB Show Announce Keynote Speakers TSNN Trade Show News (blog) by TSNN News Two big shows just named power keynotes: President Bill Clinton, founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation, will address attendees at the 2012 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, and the National Association of ...

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9NEWS.com

Earnings Preview: Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) - Positive Analysts Ratings NewsyStocks.com As for the fast-food industry, comparable store sales trends were stronger than expected across the restaurant space, particularly in December. We believe continued outperformance in already industry-leading same-store sales growth combined with ... Chipotle Mexican Grill's CEO Discusses Q4 2011 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptSeeking Alpha all 30 news articles »

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Trend: Chefs say oysters are in raw demand The Daily News Online Chef Parke Ulrich of the Waterbar restaurant in San Francisco, which recently served its one millionth oyster, offers 20 varieties of oysters, including Cove Miyagi, farmed by Scott Zahl of Cove Mussel Co. in Marshall, Calif. Zahl, who has a day job, ... and more »

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Palm Joins Morton's With Low Ratings for Pay Not Steak in Guide BusinessWeek “This purported dining guide is a transparent attempt to disparage many of America's restaurants, an industry which provides opportunities for millions of Americans to move up the ladder and succeed,” De Fife said. The guide's aim is to focus on trends ... and more »

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Bloomberg

Palm Joins Morton's With Low Ratings for Pay Not Steak in Guide Bloomberg National Edition The guide's aim is to focus on trends in the restaurant industry that the group says hurts workers, including low wages, lack of paid sick leave and policies that place minorities, women and immigrants into lower-paying jobs. and more »

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Tom Sietsema: Romantic restaurants for every taste: Plume, Toki Underground ... Washington Post Chestnut soup is more demure, shy on its brandy but substantial with nuggets of sweetbreadsin the blend. That said, Plume is the rare restaurant where entrees outshine first courses. Fashion trends are bypassed in favor of tradition.

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Chappys sets one-day sales record; restaurant industry barometer reaches 6 ... Dayton Daily News (blog) And during last week's Restaurant Week promotion, Chappys sold 512 special three-course meals, up from 394 last year. “I would definitely say the national data is accurate — we have been on an upward trend since October and November,” Camplin said. Restaurant Industry Set To Outpace National Job Growth, Reach Record Sales In 2012PerishableNews (press release) all 5 news articles »

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Globe and Mail

Calgarians embracing craft beers, microbrews Globe and Mail Last summer, WURST Restaurant & Beer Hall opened within weeks of Craft Beer Market and their hops-centric menus upstaged the city's small plate trend. Now, nearly every new restaurant in Calgary is trumpeting its “beer program. and more »

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Globe and Mail

Calgarians embracing craft beers, microbrews Globe and Mail Last summer, WURST Restaurant & Beer Hall opened within weeks of Craft Beer Market and their hops-centric menus upstaged the city's small plate trend. Now, nearly every new restaurant in Calgary is trumpeting its “beer program. and more »

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RestaurantNewsRelease.com (press release)

Restaurants report strong sales, traffic in Dec. Nation's Restaurant News The NRA's Restaurant Performance Index consists of two components — the Current Situation Index, which measures current trends in same-store sales, traffic, labor and capital expenditures; and the Expectations Index, which measures operators' six ... Restaurant Performance Index Rose to Highest Level in Nearly Six Years in DecemberRestaurantNewsRelease.com (press release) Restaurant Industry Set to Outpace National Job Growth, Reach Record Sales in 2012MarketWatch (press release) Chappys sets one-day sales record; restaurant industry barometer reaches 6 ...Dayton Daily News (blog) Foodservice Equipment & Supplies all 19 news articles »

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RestaurantNews.com

NRA's RPI Reaches 102.2 in December Foodservice Equipment & Supplies "The ripple effect will likely be felt throughout the supply chain as well, with restaurant operators' plans for capital spending rising to its highest level in more than four years." The Current Situation Index, which measures current trends among ... Restaurant Performance Index Rose to Highest Level in Nearly Six Years in DecemberRestaurantNews.com all 2 news articles »

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POLL: What Do You Care About Most When You Eat Out? Patch.com Courtesy of Lynn Miller Restaurants sometimes surprise us with leading-edge cuisine, but owners and chefs know success depends mainly on pleasing the customer. A new national survey of 2012 menu trends gives high rankings to healthful kids' meals, ... and more »

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POLL: What Do You Care About Most When You Eat Out? Patch.com Courtesy of Lynn Miller Restaurants sometimes surprise us with leading-edge cuisine, but owners and chefs know success depends mainly on pleasing the customer. A new national survey of 2012 menu trends gives high rankings to healthful kids' meals, ... and more »

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Globe and Mail

Wendy's Spends on Growth Wall Street Journal By ANNIE GASPARRO Wendy's Co. is focused on investing in long-term brand-building efforts—like its new breakfast menu, restaurant designs and marketing strategy—after posting strong sales for the fourth quarter. But the restaurant operator might be ... The Wendy's Company Reports Preliminary Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2011 ResultsMarketWatch (press release) all 279 news articles »

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Restaurant Refused Service to Senator Behind 'Don't Say Gay' Bill The Daily meal Weekly 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 with original recipes, chefs' favorite dishes, ... and more »

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Kansas City Star

Wendy's Sees Big Growth Plans For 2012 Wall Street Journal But the restaurant operator might be biting off more than it can chew. Wendy's shares recently fell 3.5%, to $5.03, following the company's investor day, when analysts questioned the sustainability of Wendy's recent growth trends, given continued ... The Wendy's Company Reports Preliminary Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2011 ResultsMarketWatch (press release) all 233 news articles »

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Restaurant Trends: New Incentives for Dining Out San Francisco Chronicle (press release) "Social media is the top growing trend for restaurants," says Charles Tran, founder of CreditDonkey.com. "Not only are savvy folks looking for great deals online, they are also sharing their dining experience with their friends. and more »

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Food, Drug And Convenience Stores Beat The Restaurants Seeking Alpha These trends will continue, helping rebuild margins. Meanwhile, grocery industry over-capacity has been further lessened by the bankruptcy of A&P, once the largest grocer in the country. Similarly, more than 3000 C-stores operated by oil companies have ... and more »

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New Utica restaurant touts local menu WKTV The survey done by the National Restaurant Association shows local sourcing in your favorite place to eat is "what's hot" this year. Of the top 20 trends, the word "local" pops up four times. At number one and two respectively are "locally sourced ...

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Restaurant Trends: New Incentives for Dining Out DigitalJournal.com (press release) "Social media is the top growing trend for restaurants," says Charles Tran, founder of CreditDonkey.com. "Not only are savvy folks looking for great deals online, they are also sharing their dining experience with their friends. and more »

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The Wendy's Company Reports Preliminary Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2011 Results MarketWatch (press release) Such factors, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately, and many of which are beyond our control, include, but are not limited to: (1) changes in the quick-service restaurant industry, such as consumer trends toward value-oriented ... and more »

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DISPATCHES: BangBang Mongolian Grill Sounds and Smells Like Success Patch.com The restaurant franchise born in West Des Moines is setting new trends for fresh, healthy food on the run. By Beth Dalbey Steve and Trisha McFadden's West Des Moines start-up is on the cusp of a national trend. There's more than yellow fin tuna and ...

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POLL: What Do You Care About Most When You Eat Out? Patch.com Brittney Moody Restaurants sometimes surprise us with leading-edge cuisine, but owners and chefs know success depends mainly on pleasing the customer. A new national survey of 2012 menu trends gives high rankings to healthful kids' meals, ...

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The Virginian-Pilot

Food trends for 2012 The Virginian-Pilot That means intense interest at markets and restaurants in locally grown and produced food – not only fruits and vegetables but also meats, seafood and even cheese. Peruvian food is among the top 25 trends nationally, according to The Daily Meal and The ...

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Michigan Business Review - MLive.com

Amway Grand Plaza, JW Marriott hotels top West Michigan AAA 4-Diamond rankings ... Michigan Business Review - MLive.com According to AAA, hotel trends noticed by ranking inspectors include more “home away from home” environment offerings, as well as “smart” rooms that learn guests habits though use of a central remote. In restaurant trends, the agency noted wider use of ...

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The 10 Most Annoying Restaurant Trends in 2011 and 2012 Customer Think (blog) In 2011 Zagat came up with a list of the 10 most annoying restaurant trends To come up with the list they took suggestions from 30 people under 30 years old who highly regarded in the business, so these guys should know.

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Is high turnover for downtown Ann Arbor restaurants concerning? AnnArbor.com “For basically every business, whether its restaurant or retail, there's a life cycle. Some are long, some are short,” Giraud said. The key, he added, is a business owner's market analysis and the ability to adapt to trends. “People's tastes change. and more »

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Food trends for 2012 The Riviera Times One of the new restaurant trends in 2012 will be mixing world ingredients in the one dish. For example, Japanese favourite wasabi is showing up on things like pizza and pasta! Chefs across the globe are finding new and innovative ways to pickle fruit ...

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10 Most Infuriating Restaurant Trends Newser Zagat offers a new list of restaurants' most irritating trends. A few of the highlights: Tables squeezed way too close together. If you're not Lara Flynn Boyle, it's absurdly difficult just to get to your seat. Nonstop wine-replenishing.

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State/local briefs San Antonio Express San Antonio-based Biglari Holdings Inc., the parent company of the Steak 'n Shake restaurant chain, reported net earnings attributable to the company of $8.8 million on $166.4 million in revenue for the 12 weeks ended Dec. 21. and more »

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