His shows tend to have a late-night sophistication, but unlike many designers, Mr. Ackermann actually prefers to show in the morning.

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But when the brand started expanding into other markets in 2005, some franchisees discovered that consumers in those areas didn't have as much of a yen for late-night eats.

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If you operate in the late-night economy, you probably have to make a contribution.

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Laying there in a sweat, late at night, we no longer have to dream up some new invention of an idea in order to start our businesses or make it big.

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Following that meeting, President Obama will have a press conference, and then we will return home here to Washington late that night.

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But while Fox brass have publicly stated their desire to find a successful five-night-a-week late-night show many times before, it's not clear how smooth (for contractual reasons) or appealing (for affiliates) hiring O'Brien would be.

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Late night shopping has provided a significant boost to Newcastle City Centre, organisers have said.

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While many weekday late-night efforts have failed (see Fox's earlier attempts with Joan Rivers and Chevy Chase), a successful late-night show can mint millions for a network.

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If it finds you have opted into the service, it is ready to send you an ad or an offer from a neighborhood late-night eating spot.

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We also expected to have a passel of children at our party, something you would be unlikely to find at either an upscale, late-night restaurant meal in the United States or at a Spanish tapas bar.

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