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Marketing

4 Lessons From Landmark Restaurants

5 years ago

Old-school establishments might not have the same veneer as recent buzzy venues, but their longevity alone can teach valuable lessons that can help beyond the fickleness of trends.

Design

Designing a Growing Restaurant Group in Charleston, S.C.

5 years ago

In Charleston, S.C. restaurant partners Brooks Reitz and Tim Mink are creating restaurants with much more in mind than just food.

Operations

Daniel Patterson Tries to Change the Rules for Building a Restaurant Empire

5 years ago

The last year has offered a lot of teaching moments and introspection for restaurateurs. Umbrellas like Daniel Patterson’s Alta Group are tackling big issues like closing the pay gap and supporting racial and gender equity, one restaurant at a time.

Independents

Moscow Finally Has Restaurants Worth Talking About

5 years ago

Moscow spent the first two decades plus after the collapse of the USSR creating food for people who could afford to waste money. Thanks to the combination of sanctions and the World Cup, that's now changed.

Chains

The Top Restaurant Mergers and Acquisitions Deals of 2018

5 years ago

Short story: It was good to be a coffee chain this year.

Food

11 Moments That Mattered for the Restaurant Industry in 2018

5 years ago

From mergers to leadership changes to loss, 2018 was filled with news that kept us on our toes. Here are the stories that had the biggest impact.

Chains

Taco Bell’s Strategy to Win in Urban Markets Involves Delivery, Kiosks and Alcohol

5 years ago

Taco Bell may be one of the largest quick-service restaurant chains in America, but it sees a ton of growth opportunities still to be had in highly populated urban areas. The Cantina concept is its key to success in those uniquely difficult markets.

Chains

Olive Garden’s Parent Company Is No Closer to Finding a Delivery Partner

5 years ago

A delivery partnership for Olive Garden could come soon, since its current in-house delivery platform is disappointing customers.

Marketing

TripAdvisor Ranks the Top Restaurant Chains in the U.S.

5 years ago

A ranking of top restaurant chains is nice, but what's even better? The accompanying marketing boost that TripAdvisor gets for its fast-growing business unit: restaurants and experiences.

Strategy

Upscale Restaurant Groups Should Avoid the IPO

5 years ago

Though fast casual IPOs have had notable success, a Soho House IPO will likely not happen at all. Knowing this, Soho House should abandon its IPO ambitions, and instead reinvest in service and training — not just new clubs.

Design

The Next Generation of Food Hall Design

5 years ago

The eateries once commonly found in shopping malls and transportation hubs have been redeveloped conceptually as standalone halls commited to providing culinary diversity and supporting local businesses. Familiar chains are nowhere to be found at this current generation of design savvy food halls.

Chains

Starbucks Will Greatly Expand Uber Eats Partnership in the U.S.

5 years ago

Starbucks is only concerned with delivery both in the U.S. and China. At the same time, the coffee chain is growing at an unprecedented rate. Time will tell if it's actually moving too fast.

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