Online Ordering: Seven Tips for a Successful Implementation

If you manage any restaurant operation, chances are that you have heard of, are considering, or already employ an online ordering system. This is because these…

Study finds children know which foods are healthy

August 4, 2009

A new study by foodservice consultant Technomic and kid-focused brand marketing agency C3 has found that nearly nine out of 10 kids surveyed say that fresh…

Competitive eaters take a stab at Detroit pizza

August 3, 2009

Competitive eater Pat Bertoletti has posted a video on his blog of him and a friend visiting an unnamed pizza place in the Detroit area and devouring a…

NRA applauds U.S. House passage of Food Safety Reform

July 30, 2009

National Restaurant Association president and CEO Dawn Sweeney made the following statement regarding the July 30 vote in the U.S. House of Representatives to…

NPD Report: Restaurant units down by 4,000

July 26, 2009

According to a new report published by The NPD Group, there were 4,000 fewer restaurants in the United States this spring than what was reported in the spring…

Survey reveals working consumers skipping meals

July 21, 2009

According to a new study conducted by WorkPlace Media, 76 percent of workers surveyed have made cuts to their food and beverage consumption. Overall, 3…

NRA exhibitors donate 66,000 lbs. of food

July 9, 2009

CHICAGO — The National Restaurant Association has announced that exhibiting companies at its 2009 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, held May 16-19 at McCormick…

NPD reveals food trends for coming decade

July 6, 2009

CHICAGO -- Market research company The NPD Group has released its new report, A Look into The Future of Eating, outlining growing food trends.   The report…

NRA projects increase in summer 2009 employment

June 22, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Restaurant Association has released its employment projections for the summer of 2009. Nationally, eating and drinking places…

Mintel identifies healthy food menu challenges

June 22, 2009

CHICAGO -- Despite increased buzz about healthy dining and restaurant nutrition labeling, new findings from Mintel Menu Insights suggest healthy menu items…

Pizza Fusion to be served in schools, universities

June 16, 2009

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Compass Group North America and Pizza Fusion have announced a strategic partnership to expand the organic restaurant into schools and…

Five takeaways from the first Pizza Executive Summit

Attendees shared tips and insights at the two-day Pizza Executive Summit that covered topics such as turnover and online ordering.

Mintel releases findings on trends in ice cream, coffeehouses and alcohol

June 11, 2009

CHICAGO -- Mintel has released new findings about three of the hottest food and drink markets: ice cream, coffeehouses and alcoholic beverages.   Flavor wars…

Getting pizza ready for school

Recipe changes may be needed to ensure those school pizza parties stay on the menu.

ASK THE EXPERTS: How can restaurant operators leverage online ordering?

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 27, 2009

Online ordering is taking over the restaurant industry as another way operators can add brand value, and pizzerias are leading in the technology's…

ASK THE EXPERTS: What are the latest trends in labor scheduling?

May 27, 2009

The use of online labor-management tools is increasing as restaurant operators look to take employee schedules from the cork board to the Internet. These…

NRA 2009: Catering, labor management tools attract NRA attendees

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 19, 2009

As restaurant owners and operators consider the addition of catering programs to boost sales, companies such as MonkeyMedia Software are offering programs…

NRA 2009: Five hot new products on the show floor

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 15, 2009

The 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show kicked off today at Chicago's McCormick Place. The show runs May 16-19 and features new…

Keynotes announced for Pizza Summit

Presentations by industry experts to cover changing business models.

Despite uptick, economic downturn still affecting consumer behavior

May 11, 2009

Results from Technomic's latest consumer sentiment survey reveal that consumers continue to remain highly concerned about the U.S. economy, their personal…