http://restaurants.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Restauranting GuideSite. http://z.about.com/f/lg/s10.gif http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2008-10-07T18:48:25Z Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:48:25 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://restaurants.about.com/b/2008/10/11/restaurant-poll-how-to-survive-the-credit-crisis.htm Restaurants everywhere are scrambling for ways to survive the looming recession. What are the best ways that a restaurant can not only save money during the credit crisis, but make... http://restaurants.about.com/b/2008/10/11/restaurant-poll-how-to-survive-the-credit-crisis.htm Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:13:06 +0000 2008-10-11T20:13:06Z http://restaurants.about.com/b/2008/10/07/how-restaurants-can-survive-the-credit-crisis.htm As credit lines continue to dry up for both consumers and businesses, restaurants are faced with even more hurdles, besides the rising cost of fuel and food. Restaurant-Manager professor Chris Muller... http://restaurants.about.com/b/2008/10/07/how-restaurants-can-survive-the-credit-crisis.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:48:25 +0000 2008-10-07T18:48:25Z http://restaurants.about.com/b/2008/10/07/how-the-credit-crisis-affects-your-restaurant.htm Even if your restaurant is debt free- no credit cards, no mortgage, no loans- your business may still be impacted by the current credit crisis. About.com Guide to Beginner’s Investing, Josh Kennon,... http://restaurants.about.com/b/2008/10/07/how-the-credit-crisis-affects-your-restaurant.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:31:33 +0000 2008-10-07T18:31:33Z http://restaurants.about.com/b/2008/10/05/will-the-700-billion-bail-out-help-restaurants-the-nra-says-yes.htm According to the National Restaurant Association, the federal bailout is imperative for the restaurant industry. They point out in a statement issued on September 25 that "Our industry, seventy... http://restaurants.about.com/b/2008/10/05/will-the-700-billion-bail-out-help-restaurants-the-nra-says-yes.htm Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:33:05 +0000 2008-10-05T17:33:05Z http://restaurants.about.com/b/2008/09/29/all-about-restaurant-franchises.htm I receive a lot of questions about buying restaurant franchises from readers. Is it expensive to buy a restaurant franchise? Will I make more money buying a franchise than opening... http://restaurants.about.com/b/2008/09/29/all-about-restaurant-franchises.htm Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:17:57 +0000 2008-09-29T17:17:57Z http://restaurants.about.com/b/2008/09/28/subway-switches-to-energy-efficient-light-bulbs.htm Energy efficiency doesn’t have to cost restaurants a lot of money. Subway is proving this by partnering with Phillips Lighting Company in the ENERGY STAR Change a light, Change... http://restaurants.about.com/b/2008/09/28/subway-switches-to-energy-efficient-light-bulbs.htm Sun, 28 Sep 2008 16:23:28 +0000 2008-09-28T16:23:28Z http://restaurants.about.com/b/2008/09/28/chicago-bars-asked-not-to-serve-alcohol-during-play-offs.htm I am not a big sports fan, but I know the power of big games like to the World Series and the Superbowl. Big games translate into big sales... http://restaurants.about.com/b/2008/09/28/chicago-bars-asked-not-to-serve-alcohol-during-play-offs.htm Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:13:29 +0000 2008-09-28T15:13:29Z http://restaurants.about.com/b/2008/09/22/tips-for-reducing-food-spoilage-in-your-restaurant.htm With budgets tight going into winter, restaurants need to save money whenever and wherever possible. Reducing food spoilage is something that restaurants should be doing, even in a good economy.... http://restaurants.about.com/b/2008/09/22/tips-for-reducing-food-spoilage-in-your-restaurant.htm Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:17:08 +0000 2008-09-22T18:17:08Z http://restaurants.about.com/b/2008/09/22/is-tableside-service-making-a-comeback.htm Tableside service was once a trademark of fine dining restaurants. As restaurants have grown in popularity and casual dining is the norm, tableside service has faded away. But many restaurants... http://restaurants.about.com/b/2008/09/22/is-tableside-service-making-a-comeback.htm Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:54:13 +0000 2008-09-22T17:54:13Z http://restaurants.about.com/b/2008/09/16/maximize-your-2008-holiday-sales-webinar.htm As a wrote about in yesterday’s blog, it is never too early to start thinking about the holiday season. With the economy slumping ever further south, restaurants are facing tougher... http://restaurants.about.com/b/2008/09/16/maximize-your-2008-holiday-sales-webinar.htm Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:01:05 +0000 2008-09-16T17:01:05Z