5 basic innovation ideation principles

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Rank and file company employees of a food company may say "We're not Apple Computer!" We can't generate the innovative ideas that Apple does!" We are doomed to…

Getting past the mobile buzz

by Amanda Richardson — Senior Vice President of Product and Marketing, Snagajob

Mobile technologies have made HR and operations tools more accessible than ever. At the intersection of smart phone proliferation – now topping 1 billion…

Where are the traditional menu board companies?

by Scott Sharon — CEO, START

I remember when I was studying for my master's degree in marketing one of the professors told me something I will never forget. He said you have to always know…

NRA opens early bird registration for annual Hotel-Motel Show

September 12, 2011

The National Restaurant Association has opened attendee registration for its 2012 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event…

Starbucks' new Gold Coast Blend benefits schools

September 12, 2011

To celebrate the arrival of fall, Starbucks is rolling out its Gold Coast Blend – Morning Joe Edition. The coffee was introduced in grocery stores in 2009 to…

Jamba Juice teams up with 'Diet Diva' Tara Gidus

September 12, 2011

Jamba Juice Company is partnering up with "Diet Diva" Tara Gidus, a registered dietician/nutritionist and nationally recognized expert in nutrition and…

Nando's continues US expansion

September 12, 2011

The opening of Nando’s Peri-Peri at Gaithersburg’s Washingtonian Center last week is the first of three new restaurants the company is opening in Maryland this…

Top 100: Togo's No. 57

September 12, 2011

57. Togo’s

Top 100: Pandini's No. 56

September 12, 2011

56. Pandini’s

PLZ CK ASAP

by Jon Sooy — VP Sales and Marketing, Golden Pacific Systems, Inc.

As my thumbs typed this urgent text message into my smartphone (PLS CK ASAP) to our creative department, I reveled in the moment as I realized that I was hip…

Vets to help expand UFood franchise to military bases

September 11, 2011

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has signed a joint venture agreement with MBUF LLC, a private investment group of military veterans, to focus on the expansion of…

Corner Bakery Café extends NY reach

September 11, 2011

Corner Bakery Café has two more franchise agreements in New York, which will bring the state's number of locations to 15 over the next six years. Franchisee…

Phil Costner named president of la Madeleine

September 11, 2011

La Madeleine Country French Café announced today that Phil Costner has been named president and chief operating officer. In his new role, Costner is…

The veggie burger: 'Is what's for dinner'

A spike in vegetarianism is inspiring fast casuals to go gourmet with meatless options.

Protecting employees from workplace violence

In Panama City, Fla., a man called a local restaurant and threatened "to drive my truck through the building and kill everyone," following a domestic dispute…

Mobile marketing is easy to start

by Nash Sherchan — VP Marketing, iMediAd Hospitality

When you look at a mobile phone, do you see a new revenue source or a way to increase customers? If you are a restaurant owner, you should! Mobile marketing…

Fast casuals find flavor trends for fall

How fast casual restaurants are embracing new menu options for the season.

Burgers, brats and Mongolian Grill?

September 8, 2011

To celebrate football season, bd's Mongolian Grill is providing diners with tailgating fare, including burgers, brats and beer.

Burger 21 seeking franchisees

September 8, 2011

Owners of The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc. are ready to franchise its fast casual concept, Burger 21.

What is a mobile payment? [Infographic]

There's a surprising amount of misinformation and confusion being sown about mobile payments. (Even by well-meaning news organizations and reputable tech…