Labor union consultant warns of impending "attack"

May 19, 2010

Labor Relations Institute president Phillip Wilson said a memo leaked by the SEIU late last week signifies the Service Employees International Union's intent…

Veteran QSR franchisee intros Marco's to Calif.

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May 19, 2010

Marco's Pizza has joined forces with prominent franchising veteran Anil Yadav to expand the franchise by 170 stores throughout California. Multiple Marco's…

Sandwiches have been a recession-time hit, NPD says

May 18, 2010

A new report on the popularity of burgers and sandwiches during the recession illuminates the pizza industry's need to continue relevant innovations in this…

New tech solutions to debut at NRA Show 2010

May 18, 2010

A number of technology providers will debut new solutions at this weekend's National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, May 22-25 at…

Five must-see stops at the NRA Show 2010

Here's a handy guide to maximizing your time at the industry's premier show, from new products to profit-boosting sessions. 

Sandwiches have been a recession-time hit, NPD says

May 18, 2010

A new report on the popularity of burgers and sandwiches during the recession illuminates the pizza industry's need to continue relevant innovations in this…

New tech solutions to debut at NRA Show 2010

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May 18, 2010

A number of technology providers will debut new solutions at this weekend's National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, May 22-25 at…

Five must-see stops at the NRA Show 2010

Here's a handy guide to maximizing your time at the industry's premier show, from new products to profit-boosting sessions. 

Food, beverage manufacturers to cut 1.5 trillion calories by 2015

May 17, 2010

Less than a week after First Lady Michelle Obama unveiled the Childhood Obesity Task Force's action plan, the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation (HWCF) has…

NY State Restaurant Assoc. selects Mocapay as mobile marketing provider

May 17, 2010

The New York State Restaurant Association (NYSRA), one of the nation's largest restaurant associations, has selected Mocapay as its official mobile marketing…

Brixx firing highlights corporate social media policies

Chains need to monitor how their employees use their brand name online – but some policies can backfire into bad buzz.

Pizza Hut Q1 earnings show Brazil a healthy market

May 17, 2010

Though Pizza Hut parent Yum! Brands reported a mixed bag of Q1 earnings stateside, the Brazilian franchisee is reporting robust sales and comp increases for…

Food, beverage manufacturers to cut 1.5 trillion calories by 2015

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May 17, 2010

Less than a week after First Lady Michelle Obama unveiled the Childhood Obesity Task Force's action plan, the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation (HWCF) has…

NY State Restaurant Assoc. selects Mocapay as mobile marketing provider

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May 17, 2010

The New York State Restaurant Association (NYSRA), one of the nation's largest restaurant associations, has selected Mocapay as its official mobile marketing…

Brixx firing highlights corporate social media policies

Chains need to monitor how their employees use their brand name online – but some policies can backfire into bad buzz.

Pizza Hut Q1 earnings show Brazil a healthy market

May 17, 2010

Though Pizza Hut parent Yum! Brands reported a mixed bag of Q1 earnings stateside, the Brazilian franchisee is reporting robust sales and comp increases for…

Cheese prices climb

Cheese prices averaged a few cents more last week than in weeks prior.

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…

NRA Show 2010: NRA, FCSI to offer free design consultations

May 16, 2010

Attendees at the 2010 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show will have exclusive opportunities to receive one-on-one design and…

NRA applauds Senate interchange reform amendment

May 16, 2010

The National Restaurant Association has issued a statement praising the U.S. Senate's passage of an amendment sponsored by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) that will…