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MenuTrinfo founder wins entrepreneur award
Betsy Craig, founder and president of Fort Collins, Colo.-based MenuTrinfo, was named the 2013 Emerging Entrepreneur of Northern Colorado at the 14th annual Bravo Entrepreneur Awards program held … -
QSR workers stage 'biggest strike in fast food history' today
An estimated 400 quick-service employees walked off their jobs today at more than 60 New York City restaurants. The Fast Food Forward organization, which helped facilitate today's event, claims it is … -
Study examines consumers' tipping habits
A new survey from CouponCabin.com reveals that many U.S. consumers (26 percent) who use coupons or daily deals tip on the discounted total. This results in a lower pay for those performing the …1 comment -
Survey predicts busiest summer hiring season in years
This year's summer hiring season is expected to be busier than it has been in recent years, according to the sixth annual summer jobs survey commissioned by Snagajob, an hourly employment network … -
Documentary hopes to inspire restaurant industry to get 'Back to basics'
The film aims to depict the restaurant industry's impact on the nation, economically and culturally, while urging a return to its roots, where a fry cook can make it to the board room.- Cary Stemle -
PeopleMatter acquires employment assessments provider
PeopleMatter announced it has acquired PeopleClues, a global provider of employment assessments. With the agreement, PeopleClues joins PeopleMatter as the PeopleClues Division, which will be led by … -
NYC religious leaders rally for higher QSR wages
A 200-person interfaith rally, facilitated by a clergy coalition, will be held in New York City today to support the city's 50,000 quick-service workers who are protesting for higher wages. The … -
Flippers Pizzeria preps for spring break rush
Flippers Pizzeria, which has 13 locations throughout Florida, is preparing for the busy spring break season. The company offers delivery service to hotels and resorts during this time, according to … -
MonkeyMedia Software launches Catering Institute for restaurant operators
MonkeyMedia Software, a provider of turnkey catering solutions for restaurant operators, has announced the launch of its MMS Catering Institute — an education and certification institute for … -
General Mills to host Pizza Crust Boot Camp
Pizza makers will once again have the opportunity to attend Pizza Crust Boot Camp and learn how to make a signature crust from General Mills' team of experts at the 2013 International Pizza Expo … -
Pizza Hut searches for new digital manager at SXSW festival
Pizza Hut is conducting 140-second job interviews this week in its search for a new "manager of digital greatness." The interviews will take place in Austin, Texas, at the South by Southwest … -
Snagajob hourly employment network names new CEO
Snagajob, an hourly employment network for job seekers and employers, has named Peter Harrison as its new CEO, succeeding founder Shawn Boyer. Harrison is the former CEO at McLean, Va.-based … -
Minimum wage legislation introduced, franchise association responds
The debate over the minimum wage has heated up significantly this week. On Tuesday, Senator Tom Harkin and Rep. George Miller introduced a bill to raise the federal minimum wage by nearly $3. The …1 comment -
Effective marketing on a shoestring budget
People are three to four times more likely to buy from you if they know you.4 comments- Alicia Kelso -
PeopleMatter receives $19M in capital funding
PeopleMatter announced it has closed a $19-million growth round of capital led by Scale Venture Partners, based in California. According to PeopleMatter CEO and president Nate DaPore, this additional … -
The top 13 risks to restaurant operations
By having the correct equipment, protocol and training in place, a restaurant will limit its risk and perhaps even reduce Workers' Compensation costs.2 comments -
Pizza operators advised to throw out expert advice, conventional wisdom
Owner/operator/consultant Michael Shepherd believes mid-sized and smaller systems will need a long time to recover from big chains' deep discounting.3 comments- Alicia Kelso -
Yum! Brands named diversity award winner at IFA convention
Louisville, Ky.-based Yum! Brands Inc. has received the International Franchise Association's Ronald E. Harrison Award for its accomplishments in diversity and inclusion. The award was presented … -
Annual CiCi's Pizza Throwdown showcases employees' skills
Angel Roldan of the Garland, Texas, CiCi's Pizza restaurant on North Jupiter Road, has been named the winner of CiCi's third annual Pizza Throwdown event. Roldan baked a full buffet of pizzas … -
President Obama proposes to increase minimum wage to $9
State of the Union address touches on immigration reform, health care regulations and other topics that directly affect the restaurant industry.1 comment- Alicia Kelso
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