'Hidden compliance cost:' Restaurants with 50+ full-time employees must start ACA reporting in 2015

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Though not mandated to offer health care coverage to employees until 2016, restaurants with 50 or more full-time employees are still required to track data…

Yum! Brands recognized for leadership development programs

November 12, 2014

Yum! Brands, parent company of Pizza Hut, KFC and Taco Bell, has been named as one of Aon Hewitt's top companies for leaders in North America. The recognition…

QSR Automations launches DineTime in UK

November 11, 2014

QSR Automations Inc. announced today the release of DineTime Host in the United Kingdom.

Pizza Hut announces complete brand, menu overhaul

Changes include new crusts, drizzles, toppings, uniforms, website and more.

Domino's selects HR, payroll vendor

November 10, 2014

Domino's Pizza has selected ADP as its preferred vendor of human resources, payroll and tax management solutions.

Wendy's, Domino's top list of adoption-friendly workplaces

November 10, 2014

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption announced its eighth annual list of the Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces in the food, beverage and restaurant industry.

NRA foundation announces partnership between Prostart, No Kid Hungry

November 6, 2014

Through the partnership, ProStart students will be able to earn hours toward their industry-recognized ProStart National Certificate of Achievement through…

How some restaurant operators plan to navigate higher minimum wages

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Restaurant patrons across age groups and political orientations support increasing the minimum wage and adjusting it annually for inflation.

The impact of employee behaviors and habits on food safety

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

Kevin Roberts is an expert in food safety research and training and focuses specifically on overcoming employee barriers to food safety implementation in the…

Food+Tech Connect, ShopKeep offering support for restaurant growth boot camp

October 29, 2014

Food+Tech Connect and ShopKeep have teamed up to offer 25 full scholarships to The Power of Brand: Growing Your Restaurant boot camp, taught by former Union…

Who's the boss? Tips for avoiding joint employer liability

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Franchisors must clearly define their roles to exclude control over the terms and/or conditions of franchisee's employees.

People don’t just leave bad managers...They also leave bad schedules

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

Mobile tools help your team plan ahead, and when the schedule finds its way to mobile phones, you can kiss the 'I didn’t know' excuse goodbye.

Pizza concept preps for 120%-plus sales boost on Halloween

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Topper’s Pizza CEO says Canadian consumers are becoming more adventurous with their orders.

Keys to success: Hard work, excellence, flexibility

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The best-selling author believes we've lost touch with too many old school ideas and that work has become a four-letter word.

HR director provides tips for discrimination claims

October 23, 2014

Director of Human Resources David Peasall at FrankCrum, a professional employer organization, spoke out about why companies should prepare for the possibility…

Eliminate complacency to build a thriving enterprise

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

People, products, markets, customers and processes are dynamic and must change in order to adapt and grow.

Grimaldi's Pizzeria slaps trademark infringement suit against former employee

October 22, 2014

New York staple Grimaldi's Pizzeria has issued a trademark infringement lawsuit against a Chinese business.

5 steps for keeping your restaurant from getting ICE'd

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

The US government has stepped up its immigration enforcement efforts in recent years, and all employers -- not just large ones, or ones that employ…

Papa John’s franchisee sued for $2M by alleged wage theft

October 17, 2014

A five-unit Papa John’s franchisee has been sued by the New York State attorney general for $2 million. According to Reuters, the AG has accused the…

Nine keys for driving speed of service

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurants can become victims of their own success when high volume slows down service. Check out these tips for satisfying the need for speed.