Senate passes $15 billion jobs bill

February 24, 2010

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday passed a $15 billion jobs bill, a measure that includes provisions supported by the National Restaurant Association. The bill…

Hughes launches LMS iPhone app

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February 23, 2010

Hughes Network Systems LLC, a global leader in broadband satellite networks and services, has announced the the development of a key Apple iPhone application…

CareerBuilder launches online restaurant jobs portal

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February 23, 2010

After a year of reducing labor and other costs, the restaurant and foodservice industry are once again looking for top talent. According to the U.S. Bureau of…

NRA responds to President Obama's health care proposal

February 22, 2010

President Barack Obama has made another push for national health care reform, releasing on Monday a proposal for Congress to consider during Thursday's…

NAPICS seminar: Service excellence is about who you hire

February 22, 2010

Training and hiring consultant Shelley Solomon-Prueter gave her audience at the North American Pizza and Ice Cream Show some practical advice at the start of…

Radiant Systems launches application to reduce employee theft

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February 11, 2010

Radiant Systems Inc. has announced the launch of Aloha Restaurant Guard, a powerful application within its Hosted Solutions suite that helps deter employee…

Mass. working on food allergy safety plan for restaurants

February 11, 2010

With the incidents of food allergies continuing to rise, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health hopes to implement a plan this summer to require…

Commentary: Why 'no comment' is never good for restaurants

Pizza companies should know that the only bad press is the one they don't talk to.

Job Outlook: 2010 and beyond

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Restaurants are expected to add 1.3 million jobs over the next 10 years, but a new workforce will beg for fresh policies.

Job Outlook: 2010 and beyond

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Restaurants are expected to add 1.3 million jobs over the next 10 years, but a new workforce will beg for fresh policies.

Legislative outlook: Pizza shops and health care reform

Operators are keeping close tabs on the controversial legislation.

NRA, IFA respond to president's State of the Union address

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January 27, 2010

The National Restaurant Association and the International Franchise Association have each issued a response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union…

Five pizza executives to watch in 2010

Here is our pick of the top leaders who have the most to gain this year.

NRA says Senate health care bill is better for restaurant industry

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December 20, 2009

The National Restaurant Association has issued a statement on the health care reform package proposed by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.). CEO Dawn…

NRA lobbies for provisions in health care reform

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December 8, 2009

National Restaurant Association president and CEO Dawn Sweeney has overseen a number of changes to the organization since coming to the group from AARP in…

Marketing VP leaves Pizza Hut

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December 6, 2009

Former Pizza Hut VP of marketing communications Bob Kraut has left the company to "pursue other opportunities," according to AdAge.com. Kraut, former…

Webinar: Workforce Management and the Economic Recovery - Are You Ready?

Now that economic data shows the recession is ending, restaurateurs can look forward to brisker business. But with more customers comes the need for more…

Shopping for Data, Training to Improve

Mystery shopping is just the starting point for a workforce improvement plan that includes training and incentives.