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Poll: Hourly employers optimistic about hiring outlook
While private employers added a disappointing 82,000 jobs in May, employers that are part of hourly employment network Snagajob, are "optimistic" when asked about their general hourly hiring outlook … -
Mild winter lifts U.S. restaurant visits
Motivated by mild winter weather, consumers increased their visits to restaurants and other commercial foodservice outlets by 1 percent in the first quarter of this year compared to the same quarter … -
Domino's CEO: International will far surpass domestic footprint
Company will continue to make significant investments in digital platform.- Alicia Kelso -
Commentary: NYC restaurants have long fight ahead with soda ban proposal
One analyst estimates that 5 percent of McDonald's sales come from soft drinks.- Alicia Kelso -
Menu labeling law: Preparation is key
Experts predict final regulations will be issued in the fall.- Alicia Kelso -
NRA's restaurant industry outlook remains positive
The outlook for the restaurant industry remained positive for the coming months, as the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) stood well above 100 in April. The RPI … -
QSRs display strong global brand power
New report shows that emerging Brazil, Russia, India and China markets have driven growth.- Alicia Kelso -
Majority of restaurateurs and chefs fail celiac test
Chefs and restaurateurs lack a fundamental understanding of gluten-free protocols, according to the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA), a non-profit organization dedicated to raising …2 comments -
Menu spotlight shifts to chicken as beef prices rise
The number of U.S. menu items with poultry as an ingredient has climbed an average of 12 percent in the past three years.- Alicia Kelso -
NFCA suspends gluten-free designation after Domino's backlash
Green and Amber Designations were announced in late April to signify level of gluten-free presence.- Alicia Kelso -
Report: Kids' meals purchases down 6 percent last year
Kids' meals with toys are no longer the draw they once were for the restaurant industry's youngest customers, according to The NPD Group, a market research company. NPD's foodservice market research … -
Commentary: Customer intelligence drives loyalty
By Ashish Gambhir Chances are your restaurant incorporates a rewards program into your customer loyalty initiatives. With the average person having 14 loyalty cards, it seems to reason that rewards … -
New Orleans pizzeria experiments with Facebook ads
Prior to Facebook's $100 billion-plus IPO, New Orleans' Pizza Delicious tried out the social media site's ad buying effectiveness. NPR covered the shop's success with Facebook advertising earlier … -
PizzaMarketplace launches Top 100 Movers & Shakers
The inaugural Top 100 Movers & Shakers features a ranking of the top concepts, leaders and trends in the $38 billion pizza segment.- Alicia Kelso -
Experts weigh in on cost effective menu improvements
Innovation can be achieved with items that already exist in the kitchen.- Alicia Kelso -
Study: American dining out habits changing
A recent study by Harris Interactive measured how much Americans are dining out to gauge whether or not economic recovery is occurring. The Harris Poll surveyed more than 2,400 adults in March and … -
Mobile: What your customers are using
Panel discusses trends in the table and delivery service spaces as they apply to restaurant strategies.- Alicia Kelso -
Report: Restaurant sales up slightly in April
Following two months of disappointing declines, industry performance improved slightly in April as same-store sales returned to positive territory while guest traffic remained negative, according to … -
NRA Show 2012: A display of industry growth
Social media, mobile and point-of-sale trends have evolved.- Alicia Kelso
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