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Restaurant industry
Americans love a good steak — and a good deal
Dec 19, 2024
Darden's same-store sales have been up at most of its more casual restaurants. But same-store sales at its finer-dining restaurants were down.
Why it feels like so many restaurants are declaring bankruptcy
Dec 3, 2024
Restaurant foot traffic has declined in the U.S. by 3%-3.5%. And expenses are way up.
20 years of Yelp: do we still trust online reviews?
Nov 26, 2024
Online ratings have become ubiquitous. But they've never been noisier to interpret.
How one startup is reinventing the restaurant
Jul 31, 2024
The restaurant business has been struggling, but an innovative multicuisine operation called Wonder is capitalizing on efficiencies.
For one Atlanta couple, running a restaurant also means fostering a sense of community
Jul 5, 2024
Opening a comfortable, multicuisine restaurant helped Emily and Jen Chan support their son and the LGBTQ+ community.
Potential changes in restaurant pay stir mixed reactions
Apr 11, 2024
In a dozen states, restaurants and worker advocates are fighting over how — and how much — tipped workers should be paid.
Restaurant hiring affected by warmer weather, lingering pandemic habits
Mar 8, 2024
The number of people employed at restaurants and bars went up 0.3% in February from the month before.
For public good, not for profit.
The fees war between retailers and credit card companies is heating up
Feb 26, 2024
Merchants paid $126 billion in credit card fees in 2022, up 20% from the year before. The pushback is playing out in lobbying campaigns and Congress.
When — and how much — should I be tipping these days?
Sep 20, 2023
Expectations around tipping have changed in the last several years. Here's what to know.
Some restaurateurs are struggling despite food service sales growth
Aug 15, 2023
While takeout, delivery and drive-thru sales are above pre-pandemic levels, on-site dining remains down.