Restaurant health inspection scores pushed into spotlight

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

While restaurant operators continue to maintain food safety practices, health inspection records are finding their way onto very public domains.

Social media report: What consumers are saying about restaurants

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Foodservice Social Media Universe keynote speaker Jason Falls highlights who's winning and losing the social media conversation.

Different approaches taken to navigate rising food costs

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Fast casuals have relied on menu price increases, while QSRs shift focus to value proposition.

PeopleMatter launches real-time scheduling tool

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

New SCHEDULE module latest launch in PeopleMatter's Software-as-a-Service platform.

Tips on getting your employees through the holiday rush

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

There are still plenty of opportunities for your employees to make a lasting impression as hungry shoppers continue to check off their lists.

Foodservice Social Media: Learn, talk, advocate, support and innovate

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

To implement a successful social media strategy, foodservice operators need to invest in their customers and their strategy.

Marketing sustainability: A consumer-centric approach

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

August 15, 2011

Eighty-nine percent of consumers in the United States are participating in the world of sustainability, according to new research from The Hartman Group.

Foodservice social media conference FSMU runs Early Bird Special

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The Foodservice Social Media Universe, set for Sept. 18-20 in San Francisco, is offering $100 off the registration rate of $695 for people who register by Aug.

NRA 2011: Oregon in Chicago highlights local bounty

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 20, 2011

Oregon in Chicago has become an NRA Show tradition among attendees and continues to highlight the growing trend of traceability from farm to fork. Traceability…

NAFEM show winds down, president's award given

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

February 11, 2011

The 2010 North American Foodservice Equipment Manufacturers Show wrapped up Saturday with the announcement of the 2011 NAFEM President's Award, given to The…

NAFEM kicks off in Orlando

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

February 10, 2011

The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers Show kicked off in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 10 with more than 500 exhibiting companies showcasing the…

NRA endorses PeopleMatter with strategic partnership

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

February 6, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has entered into a strategic partnership with talent-management solution provider PeopleMatter to bring automated human…

Food Safety Reform Bill passes Senate vote

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

November 30, 2010

The National Restaurant Association has applauded Tuesday’s Senate passage of S. 510, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act.

Fate of NRA Show in Chicago unknown

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

As 58,000 attendees walked the aisles, Illinois legislators battled to keep McCormick Place a viable convention option.

Fate of NRA Show in Chicago unknown

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

As 58,000 attendees walked the aisles, Illinois legislators battled to keep McCormick Place a viable convention option.

NRA: Menu trends continue to highlight comfort food

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 22, 2010

Comfort foods continue to dominate restaurant menus in the United States, with stroganoff, meatballs, bread bowls, melted sandwiches and oatmeal rounding out…

NRA: Menu trends continue to highlight comfort food

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 22, 2010

Comfort foods continue to dominate restaurant menus in the United States, with stroganoff, meatballs, bread bowls, melted sandwiches and oatmeal rounding out…

NRA: Mindshare releases text analytics platform

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 21, 2010

Mindshare Technologies, a provider of customer feedback management solutions, has unveiled two new products designed to help restaurant operators track and…

NRA: Mindshare releases text analytics platform

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 21, 2010

Mindshare Technologies, a provider of customer feedback management solutions, has unveiled two new products designed to help restaurant operators track and…

NRA Show 2010: Sessions extensively cover social media, marketing

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 16, 2010

Restaurant operators will want to start off this year's National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show by marking their calendars to attend at…