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

Are you ready for IRS audits?

By Richard Yelton

Industry veterans to launch gourmet burger brand

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Ed Rensi and Tom Dentice have nearly 100 years of combined restaurant industry experience. Now, the duo is taking what they've learned to Tom & Eddie's, a…

5 keys to building a successful catering platform

Catering is more than another revenue stream; it’s a chance to build an entirely new retail channel for your restaurant.

Local communities large part of fast casual culture

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Fast casual operators learn that community involvement breeds loyalty and extends reach.

What restaurants can learn from Apple

How food and beverage innovation can come from studying the technology giant.

Foodservice executives reveal surprising recovery drivers

Product and merchandising innovations are cited most frequently by industry executives as top revenue drivers.

Cold brew coffee finds some mainstream success

While some argue the cold-brew process makes better-tasting beverages, it does pose some operational challenges.