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Have you hugged your servers lately?

New study shows consumers respond well to great service.

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May 16, 2013

Article

Have you hugged your servers lately? 1

New study shows consumers respond well to great service....More
May 13, 2013

Article

Brunch, 'America's pastime,' can be a real moneymaker

Technomic and innovative operators offer insight into running popular and profitable brunch services....More
May 9, 2013

Article

Maggiano's named favorite U.S. casual dining chain 1

Although P.F. Chang’s seems to dominate the results of a new consumer survey, Maggiano’s Little Italy gets the overall win....More
Apr. 26, 2013

Article

U.S. Hispanics not full-service fans yet

The fast-growing Hispanic demographic drives growth in some parts of the economy. But in restaurants? Not so much....More
Apr. 25, 2013

Article

Trend watch: Why fine dining could fade

A survey suggests that the wealthiest U.S. households will cut back visits to upscale restaurant over the rest of this year....More
Apr. 25, 2013

Article

Fewer consumers are trying new restaurants 1

Survey shows making good first impression will draw even more new business....More
Apr. 17, 2013

Article

7 wine trends for 2013

A survey of wine industry pros points out key strategies that can kick any operator’s wine program into high gear....More
Apr. 15, 2013

Article

Mobile search holds key to customer dining decisions

The explosion of smartphone ownership means your restaurant now needs a strong presence on multiple online platforms, not just the Internet....More
Apr. 15, 2013

Article

How to satisfy deal-demanding customers

The recession may be over, but coupons and specials remain a challenge for restaurants....More
Apr. 9, 2013

Article

The best tippers: Tipplers

An analysis of customer tipping behavior reinforces the benefits of an aggressive bar program for restaurant owners and employees....More

Have you hugged your servers lately?

Have you hugged your servers lately? 1

Brunch, 'America's pastime,' can be a real moneymaker

Maggiano's named favorite U.S. casual dining chain 1

U.S. Hispanics not full-service fans yet

Trend watch: Why fine dining could fade

Fewer consumers are trying new restaurants 1

7 wine trends for 2013

Mobile search holds key to customer dining decisions

How to satisfy deal-demanding customers

The best tippers: Tipplers

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