Published December 5, 2014

Attract business diners to increase revenue

Business diners are spending more than leisure diners, according to a recent analysis by Concur. Dining is the third largest business expense for US companies, just behind travel and lodging.

The analysis revealed business dining trends that can help restaurants increase their revenue. Wednesday was the busiest day, with Tuesday through Thursday seeing the most traffic. Tech companies were the most frequent diners, though they spent the lowest per check. Financial companies spent the most, though visited restaurants less frequently.

The study also revealed the best cities for business dining: New York City, Chicago, and San Francisco.

Read the full article here: Business diners spend 6% more than leisure diners
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