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In the Business of “Helping Business”

Ryan Cutlip, VP of Helping Business at Restaurant.com, talks about discovering a business niche to help small- to medium-sized restaurants market to customers. As the nation’s largest dining deals website, Restaurant.com uses an online platform – along with a mobile app for users on the go – to help restaurants bring in more customers and […]

Groupon’s New Big Thing … Home Delivery And Pick Up

Groupon knew that food and drink was a key category for them. But how to get 10 times more restaurants in the Groupon space? With Groupon mobile apps downloaded 100 million times globally, home food delivery and take out might be the ticket. But stay tuned…Sean Smyth, Groupon To Go VP and General Manager, says […]

My Beer Guy

My Beer Guy is full service company installing and servicing draft beer systems for restaurants, bars, nightclubs, stadiums, country clubs and private individuals. Our service, refrigeration and installation team are all insured and have a combined experience of over 80 YEARS. Our preventative maintenance programs, system audits and 24/7 service significantly reduce down time and […]

Ryan Cutlip

Restaurant.com is the trusted and valued source connecting restaurants and diners nationwide. The company offers savings at more than 20,000 restaurants nationwide with offers to diners more than 40,000 deals available everyday. Restaurant.com brings people together to relax, converse and enjoy well-prepared and -served meals at affordable prices. To date, Restaurant.com customers have saved more […]

Full Service Hospitality On All Levels

The Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza is as full service as a hotel can be. From seminar groups utilizing the hotel’s restaurants, bars and convention centers, to the honeymoon couple on a trip to the city, the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza caters to them all. Find out about its rich history and daily operations […]

555 International Defines Global Hospitality And Retail Brands

Ever wonder how retail stores, bars and restaurants get their unique aesthetics? Chicago-based 555 International designs and manufactures the fixtures, furniture and lighting that support brands across the globe. James Geier, president and founder, talks about the scope of his company’s capabilities and some of 555’s recent projects.

Lettuce Entertain You Puts The “Wow” In Fast Casual Dining

Lettuce Entertain You is the parent of more than 100 restaurants, including Wow Bao. Geoff Alexander, EVP, explains how this Asian-themed restaurant serves over 300 customers an hour leveraging technology, great ingredients and fast-paced service. Listen as he shares how Wow Bao is serving classic Asian dishes affordably in a sleek, exciting atmosphere.

Kendall College

Kendall College, founded in 1934, offers undergraduate degrees in hospitality management, business, culinary arts and education. Kendall College was ranked the number one program in Chicago for preparing students for careers in hospitality management and culinary arts in a survey of management at Chicago’s leading hotels and Michelin Guide restaurants (ORC International – 2011 Survey). […]

TableSavvy

TableSavvy is a real time reservation platform, helping restaurants fill last minute available tables for the night, while giving spontaneous consumers 30% off to fill these tables. Even the most in-demand restaurants have tables to fill. Between off-peak hours, special events, holidays, and cancellations, full-service restaurants tend to fill only 70% of their seating capacity […]

Local Foods

Our new 1427 W. Willow location is Chicago’s premiere local food hub, featuring a wholesale distribution facility, the Butcher & Larder butcher shop, a Public Market and the Stock café. All bringing local foods from the Midwest’s finest farmers and producers to consumers, restaurants, grocers and institutions. We created Local Foods to simplify the way […]