Restaurant Industry

Sbarro's, Krispy Kreme Among The Most Vulnerable Restaurant Chains

Posted 07.13.2009 | Business


It's been nearly a year since Bennigan's filed for bankruptcy, and now US News & World Report examines some other food chains that may be vulnerable t...

Seven South Side Popeye's Close Suddenly

Chicago Tribune | Mike Hughlett | Posted 04.12.2009 | Chicago


In what looks like another sign of the restaurant industry's deep slump, seven Popeyes fried chicken outlets on the South Side suddenly closed within ...

How Much Longer?

Francine Hardaway | Posted 04.10.2009 | Living


Francine Hardaway

I realized about a year ago that I was spending $2000 a month in restaurants (just look at your credit cards to find out what your number is) and I began to buy groceries.

Good Beer In Bad Times

Michael Boland | Posted 03.09.2009 | Business


Michael Boland

In down times, there isn't a leveling effect across the market but instead a weeding out of the weaker players, where the fittest not only survive but sometimes thrive.

US Restaurant Business Toughest In 17 Years

Reuters | Bob Burgdorfer | Posted 11.19.2008 | Business


U.S. restaurants are enduring their toughest time in 17 years as tight credit and falling home prices compel consumers to eat out less or spend less w...