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How your restaurant sales and profits compare to competitors' and what you can do to improve financial performance

Soup’s on

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 01, 2009

Gallons of excitement are simmering in the soup pot these days. Although a cup or bowl of soup has long been a standard menu starter, restaurants are now offering more inspired choices and many rotating selections

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2011 Restaurant Growth Index

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 01, 2011

As 2011 gets underway, it’s clear that the slowly recovering economy continues to impact the restaurant industry as shown by sluggish sales and limited expansion.

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A root for dessert

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 01, 2011

Come December, many a pastry chef crafts desserts around the fresh apples, pears, and citrus fruits in abundance. But Stephen Collucci, executive pastry chef at Colicchio & Sons in New York City, likes to go off the beaten track a bit.

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Summer paradise

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 01, 2012

The Hudson Valley is on par with the Napa Valley when it comes to the local bounty of excellent ingredients, believes Eric Gabrynowicz, executive chef at Restaurant North in Armonk, New York.

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When pig(skin)s fly

By Gregg Cebrzynski on Oct. 01, 2013

To make sure your promotions don’t go down and out, consider these tips.

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The business case for No Kid Hungry

By Kelly Killian on Sep. 18, 2014

As Dine Out for No Kid Hungry, one of the restaurant industry’s big charitable campaigns to fight childhood hunger, kicks into high gear this month, its feel-good benefits are well publicized. But as every restaurateur knows, running a profitable business isn't only about following your heart—it’s about making decisions that ultimately benefit the top and bottom line.

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