Restaurant Industry Trends

It's patchy, but there's an economic recovery underway - don't miss the opportunity! - More

Stay on top of the latest news, trends and developments in channels such as... hotel, travel, restaurant, airline and cruise. - More

Do you employ Mr or Ms Perfect? - They smile a lot, they cover extra shifts, know how to fix the fryer, how the boss likes his coffee and can cheer up cranky guests like magic. - More

More than any other auto manufacturer, Japan's Toyota has built its name on quality. Now, the identity of the world's largest car maker is in question as it recalls millions of vehicles because they may suddenly accelerate, putting the lives of drivers and their passengers at risk. - More

Why we’re neglecting a vital element of effective brand stewardship to drive customer loyalty - More

Update from Restaurantchains.net on growing and emerging restaurant concepts - More

The first sign of the times, you ask? Perhaps it was back in 2006 when Ritz-Carlton looked in the mirror and realized that 'Ladies and Gentlemen serving Ladies and Gentlemen' didn’t exactly apply to a 32-year-old CEO in jeans and a t-shirt. In a nod to the changing demographics of those who consumed 'luxury,' Ritz loosened up a bit, recognizing ... - More

Historically, supper is the meal that leads the restaurant industry out of recessions, but that won’t be the case this time, according to a new study by The NPD Group, a leading market research company. Supper is the restaurant industry’s largest sales generator but has been the weakest performing meal period for the past decade, reports NPD. - More

Update from Restaurantchains.net on growing and emerging restaurant concepts - More

In a sign of the lingering recession, actual sales data collected from nearly 3,000 restaurants and bars across the country show that business was sluggish for this year's Super Bowl, with total sales on Super Bowl Sunday down nearly 6 percent vs. the 2009 Super Bowl Sunday. - More