Domino's Pizza Hero iPad game adds hiring component

April 18, 2012

Domino's launched its Pizza Hero iPad game about a year ago, allowing fans to create virtual pizzas – from rolling the dough to tapping on the toppings.

Restaurants add multicultural training as minority populations grow

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

In the age of social media, companies should have immediate crisis plans and proactive training programs. 

Use online guest feedback to motivate, engage employees

Use guest feedback to build a distinctive customer experience that will drive retention, loyalty and sustainable business performance.

Tips on creating a kid-friendly restaurant

Embrace efforts that go the "extra mile" for kids, such as adding a step stool in the bathroom to encourage independence.

Don't you know it's time to get on board ... the cross-train

by Marla Topliff — President, Rosati's Pizza

Cross training allows your business to function with a lean staff, without that constant fear of being caught understaffed.

Small details create frequent patrons

Look at any costs of doing something a little extra for your guests as part of your marketing program.

Restaurants add 560,000 jobs, NRA partners with CareerBuilder

April 9, 2012

The National Restaurant Association reports that restaurants have added more than 560,000 jobs since the beginning of the employment recovery, with more than…

HotSchedules forms partnership with My Recruiting Center

April 2, 2012

HotSchedules has announced that it has formed a partnership with My Recruiting Center (MRC), a provider of paperless applicant-tracking systems and employee…

Restaurant operators continue to report positive sales, optimism

April 2, 2012

Bolstered by positive same-store sales and traffic results and an optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's…

Clothes can make the employee

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

Earlier this month I ran across an article in Freakonomics referencing a study that showed "wearing a white lab coat — a piece of clothing associated with care…

Survey: Summer job market improving

March 27, 2012

With more than 200,000 jobs added to U.S. payrolls in each of the last three months, hiring managers for summer jobs have more positive news for job-seeking…

Do you really offer gluten-free dishes?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Identifying and avoiding potential contamination starts with the very basics in the kitchen.

California Pizza Kitchen deploys HotSchedules staffing solution

March 26, 2012

California Pizza Kitchen has added the HotSchedules solution to its 200-plus U.S. locations.

Commentary: Is your franchisee meeting delivering ROI?

Make a long-lasting connection with your key stakeholders.

What I learned working in a kitchen

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

You got in the hospitality business to make your home your guest's home, treat them well and they will tell their friends.

Don’t gamble on your summer hiring success

by Amanda Richardson — Senior Vice President of Product and Marketing, Snagajob

If a candidate isn't serious enough to take a short assessment, the odds are he or she won't turn out to be one of your top performers.

Flippers Pizzeria promotes catering services for Florida tourist rush

March 8, 2012

Orlando, Fla.-based Flippers Pizzeria is anticipating a busy few months with the influx of spring break visitors and fans for the Arnold Palmer Invitational…

Kentucky Restaurant Association training members of food safety, allergens

March 1, 2012

The Kentucky Restaurant Association is offering its members a discounted 90-minute webinar this month, produced by Kitchens with Confidence, a national food…

Flippin' Pizza training staff with new iPad app

February 29, 2012

Flippin' Pizza has teamed up with Clave Media to develop a branded iPad application that features 2-minute videos created to train younger, tech-savvy staff…

Good food, good service, fair prices

by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com

With gas prices rising, consumers will be extra mindful where they spend their money, so this is a good time to go back to basics and take care of your guests.