Five Benefits of Single-Shift Employee Training

Single-shift training helps restaurants increase customer service, boost employee flexibility and minimize turnover.

Saladworks builds in Penn., New Jersey

October 19, 2010

Saladworks has inked two new agreements with existing franchisees to further develop the Pennsylvania and New Jersey markets. The two sets of franchisees are…

Boston Market takes system revamp to Houston, Cleveland, Tampa

October 19, 2010

Boston Market has announced its new service standards, design and menu updates next will roll out into the Houston, Cleveland and Tampa markets.

The young green consumer

by Kim Frankovich — VP of Sustainability, Solo Cup Company

If you want to know what’s happening, or will be happening, in the area of sustainability, look no further than America’s college and university campuses.

Moe's Southwest Grill returns fan favorites

October 18, 2010

Moe's Southwest Grill's most popular limited time offerings are making a comeback between now and the end of the year.

Muscle Maker Grill opens in N.J.'s Warren Township

October 18, 2010

Muscle Maker Grill celebrated the opening of its Warren, N.J., restaurant on Oct. 9. The opening marks the 28th Muscle Maker Grill location.

U.K.-based YO!Sushi heads to U.S. soil

October 18, 2010

London-based YO!Sushi is entering the U.S. market through an area development program spearheaded by full-service franchise sales outsourcing firm Franchise…

Fed survey substantiates small business loan cutbacks

October 18, 2010

If your prospective franchisee pool is still dry, at least The Fed can help substantiate how little funds they’re able to borrow.

Coffee innovation from Starbucks

Darrel Suderman, founder of the Food Innovation Institute, gives Starbucks' VIA ready-brew offering a 5-star salute.

Security Beyond PCI Compliance

A successful security strategy relies on understanding the business environment, establishing a comprehensive solution and taking proactive steps to protect…

The 2010 Fast Casual Executive Summit sessions

While dinners and receptions make the Fast Casual Executive Summit fun, the sessions make it indispensible.

New product offers high pressure pasteurization

October 17, 2010

The Safe Pac Corporation has started to offer USDA and FDA-approved High Pressure Pasteurization (HPP) to packers, food processors and manufacturers on a…

Starbucks sees future with beer, wine

October 17, 2010

In celebration of its 40-year history, Starbucks Corp. is hoping to boost evening sales with the offering of beer and wine. The company also is looking to…

Boston Market signs with Keurig, Green Mountain Coffee

October 17, 2010

Boston Market has entered into an agreement with Keurig Incorporated and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. to distribute Keurig's gourmet single-cup coffee…

Dickey's Barbecue turns 69

October 17, 2010

Dickey's Barbecue is celebrating 69 years of being in business with the offering of $1 pulled pork sandwiches October 19 at every location across the country.

Spicy Pickle provides franchise update

October 17, 2010

Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc. (SPFI) has reported on its outlook for the remainder of 2010 and through 2011.

Urban Eats Cafe owners recognized for business diversity

October 17, 2010

The owners of Urban Eats Café have been named to the St. Louis Business Journal's 2010 class of Diverse Business Leaders. The awards promote diversity in the…

Setting boundaries for social networking in the workplace

by Carolyn Richmond — Partner, Fox Rothschild

With each passing day, social networking becomes further ingrained in our personal and work lives. The benefits of social networking in the workplace can be…

The 2010 Fast Casual Executive Summit dinner

James Bond was the theme for the Shaken, Not Stirred gala at Roy's.

2010 Fast Casual Summit Presentation: The Big M

The Big M: Money Management Strategies for Brand Expansion covers how restaurants can capitalize on their Big M through basic brand economics.