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…

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…

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…

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.

Congress approves fixes to health care bill

March 29, 2010

Congress passed the final bit of legislation regarding health care reform late last week, and President Obama is expected to sign the bill into law on Tuesday.

Republicans force healthcare bill back to House for revote

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March 24, 2010

Republicans have found two violations in the healthcare bill that will require the bill being sent back to the House for a revote.   According to a story on…

House passes health care reform, national menu labeling

March 21, 2010

The U.S. House of Representatives on Sunday passed its sweeping health care reform bill, despite concerns expressed by the National Restaurant Association and…

ServSafe supplement recommends ozone use for food safety

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March 16, 2010

The National Restaurant Association Education Foundation ServSafe program now includes instructions for using ozone in food safety procedures for the…

Papa Bello names president

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March 8, 2010

Papa Bello Enterprises has named Sunit Saha president of the Papa Bello Pizza concept, according to a company statement. Saha has more than 30 years of…

Marco's Pizza promotes Mike Jaynes to VP of sales, product integrity

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March 1, 2010

Marco's Pizza has announced the promotion of Mike Jaynes to vice president of sales and product integrity.   In his new role, Jaynes will lead the Marco's…

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…