Quarter 3 2012 showed a continued decrease in sales velocity at Atlanta’s independent restaurants, according to a sales survey conducted by NetFinancials Inc, a firm that provides tax and accounting services for restaurant companies. In Quarter 3 2012, sales at Atlanta restaurants increased just 3.7% over sales for Q3 2011. Through three quarters of 2012, Atlanta restaurants … [Read more...] about Decrease in Sales Velocity Reported by Atlanta Restaurants
Sunday Supper South, a Family-style Friends of James Beard Benefit Dinner
October 28, 2012, Atlanta. For more information, visit Sunday Supper South … [Read more...] about Sunday Supper South, a Family-style Friends of James Beard Benefit Dinner
Trucking Into Profits: Willy’s Expands on Wheels
By Sue Stanton The restaurant business has always been a tough one, but it’s become even more so since the economic downturn in 2007. While some restaurants closed amid the financial crisis, others got creative and came up with other ways to extend their revenues and not just survive, but thrive. Whether it’s bottling a signature sauce, expanding restaurant space to cater … [Read more...] about Trucking Into Profits: Willy’s Expands on Wheels
Define Your Own Success
By Glenn McDaniel We are in the craziest business in the world. Some of us aren’t even sure how we got here. Some are better at it than others. Some work tirelessly, while some don’t even seem to be working, but we all have something in common: We all want to be successful! Nearly 19 years ago, I caught the restaurant bug. I was young, made some money and enjoyed my job, … [Read more...] about Define Your Own Success
Modern Restaurant + Bar Offers New Angle on American Cuisine
Situated in the heart of Buckhead, Modern Restaurant + Bar is the first Atlanta concept from restaurateur Kane Xu. Slaged to open in late October 2012, the restaurant offers a menu of modern American cuisine created by Executive Chef Mark Alba. Chef Alba, a 17-year veteran of the Atlanta restaurant industry, has created a fall menu of seasonal dishes for the restaurant's … [Read more...] about Modern Restaurant + Bar Offers New Angle on American Cuisine
