Smartphone search latest tool for new customer acquisition

July 6, 2010

A new survey by Compete has found that nearly one in three smartphone owners has called or stopped into a local business after finding it using a local search…

Executive chef salaries rose slightly in 2009

July 5, 2010

StarChefs.com has announced the results of its nationwide 2009 Salary Survey: While the 2008 Survey posted significant losses, 2009 showed that some chefs are…

Restaurant industry outlook softened in May

June 30, 2010

The outlook for the restaurant industry softened in May, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity fell below 100 for…

Driving Operational Excellence

Labor costs are one of the biggest expenses QSR operators face. Workforce management automation can help ensure the hiring of more productive employees…

Convenience stores give restaurants a run for customers’ money

June 29, 2010

A new report by foodservice consultant Technomic finds that the c-store segment nominally grew by 1.5 percent in 2009. That doesn't sound like a ton of growth…

Domino’s slapped with class action lawsuit for unrequited driver expenses

June 29, 2010

A lawsuit filed on behalf of two Minnesota-based Domino’s drivers last year has turned into a class action suit, according to the StarTribune.com.

FoodCALC shows restaurants how to monetize nutritional info

June 28, 2010

Nutrition analysis provider FoodCALC and The Kentucky Restaurant Association are offering a webinar to help restaurant operators market the results of…

Wheat prices shoot up

Wheat prices have taken a small, 27-cent leap in the past week.

Pizza Ranch rewards staff with company-branded Nikes

June 27, 2010

Midwest buffet chain Pizza Ranch is giving "branding" a whole new meaning -- one that applies to the feet of their employees. The company has named the…

Groupon testing B2B deals

June 27, 2010

Groupon helps restaurateurs acquire new customers through its online couponing deals, but could it soon help operators get discounts from other businesses? “We…

Cicerone program aims to burnish chain beer service

June 27, 2010

In a soon-to-be-published PizzaMarketplace.com survey, a surprising 50 percent of respondents claimed drinks accounted for 11 to 30 percent of their overall…

New cheese futures contracts offer benefits – with caveats

The new contracts open the playing field for cheese buyers of all sizes to lock down prices -- at a couple of costs.

CiCi's Pizza teams with GameStop for ‘Sip & Rip'

June 24, 2010

CiCi's Pizza and GameStop are teaming up to give away more than $2.5 million worth of entertainment systems, gift cards and food prizes this summer in CiCi's…

Kruse: 'Better pizza' movement just a crust away

June 24, 2010

Technomic's recent Trends and Directions conference at Chicagoland's Donald B. Stephens Convention Center featured renowned foodservice analyst Nancy Kruse on…

Please, No More Tacos!

by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties

Taco Sunday. Just typing the phrase brings back a flood of memories involving lots of ground beef and hungry teenagers. Some of you may not remember this…

USDA demystifies local food chain supply

June 23, 2010

Local food is a hot trend that customers continue to demand from all restaurant segments. But until recently, the movement was so small and compartmentalized…

USDA demystifies local food chain supply

June 23, 2010

Local food is a hot trend that customers continue to demand from all restaurant segments. But until recently, the movement was so small and compartmentalized…

NRA releases 2010 Restaurant Industry Operations Report

June 22, 2010

New research that could help restaurant operators review and improve the financial performance of their establishment is now available in the 2010 edition of…

Pizza Inn continues non-traditional growth with Texas Express location

June 22, 2010

Pizza Inn Inc. has opened its newest Express restaurant, located at 203 E. Division inside Neil's Convenience Store in Muenster, Texas.   With 87 restaurants…

NRA releases 2010 Restaurant Industry Operations Report

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June 22, 2010

New research that could help restaurant operators review and improve the financial performance of their establishment is now available in the 2010 edition of…