Top 10 ways to motivate your managers

Your managers are the eyes and ears of your restaurant. Keep them motivated with these 10 simple steps for continued high performance.

New Daphne’s CEO outlines brand future

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

When Daphne’s Greek Café founder George Katakalidis filed for bankruptcy protection in January, the news came as a shock to many restaurant industry insiders.

Coca-Cola's Freestyle continues expansion

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

While specialty drinks such as coffee, tea and smoothies have skyrocketed in sales, and buoyed a beverage evolution in the restaurant industry, soft drink…

Qdoba chef educates guests on the flavors of Mexico

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Ted Stoner is a busy man. As Qdoba's head chef and director of strategic product development, Stoner spends his time traveling North and South America looking…

Extended tax benefits for restaurants

Large equipment purchases may be eligible for a substantial tax benefit that was extended earlier this year.

The changing lines of guest and employee loyalty

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Customer engagement has helped set the fast casual segment apart from the rest, but some would argue employees are losing their spark.

Zagat rates Atlanta Bread Top 5 in healthy options

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In the recently released 2010 Zagat Fast Food Survey, which included 136 national restaurant chains, Atlanta Bread received Top 5 distinctions in two key…

Restaurant industry recovery stalled in July

Like a flight out of a stormy harbor, the restaurant industry's performance hit a string of jarring turbulence last month. The National Restaurant…

Greatness: Accelerating the Recovery, Part III

By Dale Furtwengler

Behind The Melting Pot's new "Peel"

Mark Johnston is the president of Melting Pot Restaurants Inc., the casual-upscale fondue chain with more than 135 units in the United States and Canada. Its…

Greatness: Accelerating the Recovery, Part II

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Why the key to accelerating the recovery is to narrow your focus.

Greatness: Accelerating the recovery, Part I

How to ascertain the greatness of your organization by comparing your actions now against the essential elements of economic recovery.

The Popeye principle (or, "I am what I am.")

by Lori Walderich — CMO, Top That! Pizza

While it's understandable that brands evolve, concept evolution has to make sense.

Will PeopleMatter change the future of HR tech?

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

A pending software launch could change how restaurant operators interface with the employee management cycle.

Fast casuals dominate social media web

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Innovative operators keep the fast casual segment ahead of the pack through social media strategies.

Fast casuals find multiple uses for the iPad

While debate exists in regard to the iPad's use in restaurants, several operators are finding creative ways to incorporate the device into their daily…

How to take advantage of menu labeling's marketing potential

The menu labeling mandate offers a prime opportunity for brand challenge.

Swipe-fee reform to change PIN debit transactions

How the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act can help restaurant operators save money.

Sushi rolls (slowly) into fast casual

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What might seem an odd fit for fast casual’s price point and service style, finds some solid ground.

Opinion: Why mobile coupons are not the answer

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By Jeff Weidauer