Family dining, bar and grill, fast casual and casual dining segments all struggle to differentiate themselves in a competitive market. (stampedemeat.com)
However, the company's added emphasis on alcohol appears to be working so far: Despite a decreased guest count in the fourth quarter, Red Robin gained market share in the casual dining segment for the seventh consecutive quarter, according to a company earnings call. (fortune.com)
Melissa Fleischut, president of the New York State Restaurant Association, adds «Danny Meyer and Union Square Hospitality Group have enhanced the New York restaurant scene tremendously by setting a high bar for food and service across many dining segments. (fb101.com)