Report: Customers tend to patronize independent restaurants over chains

September 26, 2011

Battling with low-operator and consumer confidence, rising food costs and a lack of corporate support, independent restaurants can be hit hard in these poor…

MOOYAH moving into California

September 26, 2011

The Sunshine State will have its first MOOYAH next October when the better burger restaurant opens at 731 East Yosemite Avenue in Merced, Calif.

La Madeleine to franchise

September 26, 2011

After serving customers for nearly three decades as a corporate-owned chain, la Madeleine Country French Café is now offering franchise opportunities in the…

WyckWyre.com integrates E-Verify hiring tools

September 26, 2011

WyckWyre.com, an online talent management solution provider, has integrated new recruitment systems that help restaurant employers manage I-9 verifications…

Top 100: Pandini's No. 56

September 26, 2011

56. Pandini’s

Top 100: Ufood Grill No. 55

September 26, 2011

55. Ufood Grill

Top 100: Hot Head Burritos No 54

September 26, 2011

54. Hot Head Burritos

Top 100: Zoup! No. 53

September 26, 2011

53. Zoup!

Top 100: Schlotzsky's No. 52

September 26, 2011

52. Schlotzsky’s

Top 100: Mad Greens No. 51

September 26, 2011

51. MAD Greens

Top 100: Camille's Sidewalk Cafe No. 50

September 26, 2011

50. Camille’s Sidewalk Café

3 steps to successful seasonal hiring

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

Seasonal hiring strategy in three easy steps

Is flex-casual the new fast casual?

Fast casuals may embrace aspects of casual dining to keep up with customer demand.

NRA seeking experts for show sessions

September 25, 2011

The National Restaurant Association is now accepting proposals for education sessions from individuals and organizations for its 2012 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel…

Capriotti's breaks ground on first Texas location

September 25, 2011

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has opened the doors to its first Texas store in Plano.

Mama Fu's heads into West Texas, San Antonio

September 25, 2011

With 13 locations already open throughout the United States, Mama Fu’s is looking to increase the number of restaurants it has in various stages of development…

Smashburger launches Windy City burger nationwide

September 25, 2011

Smashburger has announced that its Chicago-inspired Windy City burger will roll out to restaurants nationwide for a limited time -- from today through Oct. 30.

'Save As' is the new 'Print' Part 1

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

What if I told you there was a secret HR weapon that could increase your overall efficiency, satisfaction and profit…and it wouldn’t cost you any arms, legs or…

Three Strategies for Coping with Rising Coffee Prices

Operators can take steps to preserve their margins despite record increases in the cost of coffee.

Five Benefits of NFC Deployment for Retailers

Supported by major credit card companies and retailers alike, near field communication is making its way as a top method of payment processing and advertising.