2009 Fast Casual Summit: National Satellite

In this video, George Cain discusses the various ways National Satellite works with its DirectTV and satellite radio customers. National Satellite was one of…

2009 Fast Casual Summit: Ready Talk

In this video, Mike Ligon with Ready Talk discusses the company's integrated Web and audio conferencing tools. Ready Talk was one of several 2009 Fast Casual…

2009 Fast Casual Summit: mUrgent

Social media and Internet marketing is taking the restaurant industry by storm. During the 2009 Fast Casual Executive Summit, mUrgent founder and CEO Boris…

2009 Fast Casual Summit: People Report

In this video, People Report representative Bill Schaffler discusses ways operators can use People Report products to stay on top of industry employment…

2009 Fast Casual Summit: Synergy Media

Brand management is an important component of any restaurant operation. During the 2009 Fast Casual Executive Summit, Sandy Lechner, president and CEO of…

2009 Fast Casual Summit: MonkeyMedia Software

Catering programs have become a big part of fast casual operations over the past few years. Erle Dardick, founder and CEO of MonkeyMedia Software, discusses…

Making Every Glance Count: Digital Signage and Integrated Technologies in QSR

New technology is allowing restaurants to have integrated, all-digital systems that improve efficiency and decision making. Real-time data is available to…

Chipotle continues with children's menu rollout

October 6, 2009

Chipotle Mexican Grill is rolling out its expanded children's menu to 21 central California restaurants.   The expansion was introduced in Denver in April and…

Buffalo Wild Wings to webcast Q3 earnings results

October 6, 2009

Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced that it will conduct a conference call to discuss its third-quarter 2009 results Oct. 27 at 4 p.m. Central Daylight Time.

Burgerville launches new fall menu items

October 6, 2009

Burgerville has added several new items to its menu lineup, just in time for fall. The items revolve around the use of Fuji and Jonagold apples. (Click here to…

Starbucks CEO discusses business strategy in video interview

October 6, 2009

Business journalist Jill Bennett interviews Howard Schultz, chairman, president and CEO of Starbucks Coffee, to discuss the company's industry, strategy…

Ones to watch: Obikà Mozzarella Bar

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The concept, open in Manhattan's IBM Atrium, highlights varieties of Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP.

Signature Digital Menus for 2012 Olympic caterers

Signature Digital Menus will provide a digital menu board solution for Olympic caterers – Bon Appetit. In the video, the catering firm talk openly about how…

Truitt Bros. manufacturing plant earns Food Alliance certification

October 5, 2009

Truitt Bros. Inc., a shelf-stable, custom food manufacturer, has announced that it has received third-party certification for its Oregon-based Special Products…

Shane's Rib Shack to run holiday ham promotion

October 5, 2009

Shane's Rib Shack is adding hams to the menu this holiday season to help its customers prepare a delicious meal at home for friends and family.   For each…

Chipotle to release Q3 results

October 5, 2009

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. will release the third quarter earnings for 2009 on Oct. 22. A conference call will be held later that afternoon at 4:30 p.m.

Einstein Noah to open first San Antonio location

October 5, 2009

Einstein Bros. Bagels has signed a franchise agreement with Charles Loflin, a San Antonio entrepreneur, to open seven franchise locations in the area. Loflin…

Panera Bread franchisee relaunches pink ribbon bagel

October 5, 2009

Breads of the World, the Panera Bread franchisee for central and southwestern Ohio, will honor National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by offering a Pink Ribbon…

Wingstop creates executive role to support franchise growth

October 4, 2009

Wingstop has named current chief financial officer Wes Jablonski as chief development officer to support the company's expansion plans over the next few years.

Registration for 2010 NRA Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show open

October 4, 2009

The National Restaurant Association has launched attendee registration for its 2010 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and International Wine, Spirits & Beer…