Weather disruptions tighter spending disrupt restaurants bills – Seeking Alpha https://ift.tt/pA5M9UE S_Z/iStock via Getty Images For week ended December 18, restaurants witnessed softer sales stemming from weather issues and also a tougher spending backdrop with consumers potentially reallocating spending during holiday season. Same-store sales for the week were up 1% vs. +5% in the first two weeks of December, +6% in November, +7% in October, and +5% in Q3, according to Baird real-time weekly restaurants survey. The sample size included chains ~$12-13B in annualized sales. One year comprisions: Casual dining -7%; fast casual +10%; quick-service -4%. Softer three-year comparisons reflect weaker trend in all segments with sales +14% vs. +18% in the first two weeks of December. Segment-wise three-year comparision:...
It is truly the end of an era: Las Cuatro Milpas in San Bernardino is closing. The Mexican food purveyor has fed generations over the past 54 years. For many Inland Empire families, the shop has been the place to get tamales for the holidays, as well as menudo, tortillas and other staples, including carnitas, chicharrones, beans and masa, the rest of the year. That all ends Saturday, Dec. 31. The owners, Norma and Jose Munios, are retiring and are selling the building. (The 2,320-square-foot building is selling for $749,999, if you’re interested.) In case you want to order one last dozen tamales, you can find Las Cuatro Milpas at 856 N. Mount Vernon Ave., San Bernardino. Hours are 6 a.m.-2 p.m....
I believe that a good design has to have at least these qualities - practicality, functionality, and an aesthetically pleasing appearance. But I also believe that not every designer has these qualities in mind when creating a new product. Therefore images on a Facebook group called Things designed by people who don't have to clean them have emerged with all sorts of objects designed in a way that just makes us feel mad. If the object turned out beautiful, that is not enough. We need it to be useful, easy to care for, and simply put - practical.If a product design seems good on paper, that does not necessarily mean that it will be customer-approved. That is why each product...
Gift cards are always a popular item at this time of year. They’re an efficient and convenient way to simplify holiday shopping. Best of all, it pays to buy gift cards at this time of year — because of the bonus offers. Yes, many retailers will throw in a bonus card if you spend a certain amount. For example: buy a $50 gift card and get a $5 bonus card. In the list below, most of the offers require that gift cards must be purchased by December 31, in order to receive the bonus — but some promos end earlier, so click through and check the details. Some are Black Friday or Cyber Monday deals. In addition, some bonuses...
Save big on your holiday gifting or treat yourself with the best retail & restaurant gift card deals of the year! Get a great deal on restaurant and retail gift cards! 🎁 Gift cards are great to keep on hand for so many different occasions and celebrations that occur throughout the year. Not only are they the perfect way to ensure that the recipient will get something they really want, but they’re also super easy and convenient to give, too! We recommend buying a few extra gift cards to have available for last-minute gifts, and it’s a good idea to grab some for yourself to use throughout the year too! Stocking up on gift cards when you see a deal...
