Leave Me Alone---I'm trying to work!

by Michael Harms — Sr. Business Analyst, People Report - Black Box Intelligence

Okay, so unemployment is at 10% and the economy has lost over 8 million jobs since this recession began. You don't have to be an economist to know that this…

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…

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…

Should you consider a virtual corporate office?

by Jason Rummer — President, By the Slice Solutions

Here's why the brick-and-mortar office is dying -- and what you should welcome in its place.

PES 2010: Restaurant executives share industry secrets

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June 17, 2010

This week's Pizza Executive Summit attendees took advantage of the niche expertise of its top-level executive makeup by engaging in smaller breakout sessions.

Restaurants to add 428,000 summer jobs in 2010

June 14, 2010

Restaurants are expected to add 428,000 jobs this summer season, a 4.6 percent increase over the March 2010 employment level, according to National Restaurant…

Restaurants to add 428,000 summer jobs in 2010

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June 14, 2010

Restaurants are expected to add 428,000 jobs this summer season, a 4.6 percent increase over the March 2010 employment level, according to National Restaurant…

People Report: Seven ways to engage your workforce

June 9, 2010

The first full day of the People Report Summer Camp Conference offered a lineup of experiences for attendees that addressed many of the ways restaurant brands…

People Report: Seven ways to engage your workforce

June 9, 2010

The first full day of the People Report Summer Camp Conference offered a lineup of experiences for attendees that addressed many of the ways restaurant brands…

People Report Summer Camp offers HR insights

June 8, 2010

People Report Summer Camp Conference opened last night in Frisco, Texas, just outside of Dallas. The conference includes sessions today and tomorrow on topics…

People Report Summer Camp offers HR insights

June 8, 2010

People Report Summer Camp Conference opened last night in Frisco, Texas, just outside of Dallas. The conference includes sessions today and tomorrow on topics…

Inside Restaurant HR Outsourcing: Part II

In Part II of our HR outsourcing series, Milan Yager decodes professional employer organizations and how best to choose one.

The Ins and Outs of HR Outsourcing: Part I

How pizzeria operators can determine if the HR outsourcing model is right for them.

NRA, UnitedHealthcare partner to launch Restaurant Health Care Alliance

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May 20, 2010

The National Restaurant Association and UnitedHealthcare Saturday will launch the Restaurant Health Care Alliance, offering a suite of products that will help…

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…

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 Executive Summit draws industry leaders

Unique event unites the industry's agenda setters to learn in a dramatically different setting.

Pizza Inn recruits fast casual exec to lead franchise development

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April 26, 2010

Pizza Inn Inc. has hired Dino Chavez to the position of director of franchise development, according to a company statement.   Chavez is an experienced…

How to sell the 25-hour work week

by Jason Rummer — President, By the Slice Solutions

Get your pizza franchisees to achieve more in less time.

R&D guru to upgrade convenience store pizza

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April 19, 2010

Hunt Brothers Pizza has hired Brian Osborn as its new research and development manager. Osborn brings Hunt Brothers more than 20 years of culinary experience.