Fast Casual Executive Summit 2011 Wrap Up

The 6th annual Fast Casual Executive Summit in Chicago was a rousing success. We got to catch up with some old friends and to get acquainted with many new…

Making Decisions as a Leader - Part V

by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America

Over the course of my 37-year-career in the restaurant industry, I have had the privilege of serving in leadership positions at all organizational levels, from…

Red Robin opens fast casual offshoot

November 27, 2011

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers has opened the doors of its fast casual restaurant, Burger Works, in Denver.

Envysion selected as 2011 Red Herring Global Award finalist

November 27, 2011

Louisville, Colo.-based Envysion Inc., a provider of Managed Video as a Service (MVaaS) for the restaurant and retail industries, has been selected as a…

Top 100: EVOS No. 43

November 27, 2011

43. EVOS Tampa, Fla. / No. of units: 9  This Florida-based eatery serves traditional all-American food such as hamburgers, fries and milkshakes prepared…

Starbucks mobile payment app to invade UK, Ireland

November 27, 2011

Starbucks is set to cross the Atlantic. According to the International Business Times, starting Jan. 5, 2012, customers in the 700 Starbucks locations in the…

FCES: The benefits of self-service in the restaurant space

David Jones, CEO of Blazing Onion Burger Company, installed kiosks to help bust lines and improve guest satisfaction. He shared those observations and others…

Fast Casual Executive Summit: Keys to good hiring

Sales and HR guru Tom Feltenstein addressed the right interview questions to hire the right people in restaurant and other industries.

De-Silo HR: The Next Evolution

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

It is projected that by 2013, 15 percent of business intelligence deployments will combine BI, collaboration and social software into decision-making…

Thanksgiving and giving thanks

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

An often overlooked trend in the restaurant industry is giving back.

Corner Bakery Cafe raises record amount for No Kid Hungry

November 22, 2011

With the help of guests across the nation, Corner Bakery Cafe raised more than $268,000 during the 2011 Share Our Strength's Dine Out For No Kid Hungry.

FREEBIRDS rolls out Monster Nachos

November 22, 2011

FREEBIRDS World Burrito has rolled out new Monster Nachos for a limited time. The item sells for $8.95 and comes with either chicken, steak or carnitas.

Restaurants launch holiday menus, promotions

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

How fast casual chains are appealing to holiday diners through charity partnerships and limited-time offers.

CETW: ExaDigm's mobile POS system

ExaDigm's David Graybeal discusses the connectivity and PCI compliance of the NX2200 mobile POS system, suitable for retail and foodservice applications.

Fast Casual Executive Summit: Beverage trends

McAlister's Annica Kreider represents her fellow panelists in this interview about beverage trends as discussed at the 2011 Fast Casual Executive Summit.

Fast Casual Executive Summit: the iPad as hiring tool

Patrick Renna from fast-casual concept Boloco advocates providing prospective employees with a tablet to fill out a job application. Here's why.

The Stuff of Leaders - Part IV

by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America

Superior training is something that is critical to every successful team, whether on the battlefield, the football field, or the kitchen of your restaurant.

Fazoli's hosting Black Friday lunch deal

November 21, 2011

Fazoli's is anticipating what is predicted to be the biggest Black Friday ever by offering a deal for hungry shoppers. On Nov. 25, customers will receive a $…

Jack in the Box reports Q4 profit, beats expectations

November 21, 2011

Jack in the Box Inc. reported net earnings of $22.7 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended Oct. 2, 2011, compared with net earnings…

bd's Mongolian Grill launches Holiday Feastival menu

November 21, 2011

Through Dec. 31, bd's Mongolian Grill will host its "Holiday Feastival" promotion with special features such as beef tenderloin, lamb, cheese tortellini and…