Dickey's Barbecue to launch diversity program

May 31, 2012

Dickey's Barbecue is introducing a new program aimed at increasing opportunities for minority- and women-owned businesses. 

Blair Taylor named Starbucks chief community officer

May 31, 2012

Starbucks Coffee Company has announced that it has appointed Blair Taylor as chief community officer. Taylor currently serves as president and CEO of the Los…

It's counterfeit! Now what do we do? - Part 3

Training your employees on how to detect counterfeit, and what to do when it occurs is an essential element of loss prevention and cash management plans.

NRA's restaurant industry outlook remains positive

May 30, 2012

The outlook for the restaurant industry remained positive for the coming months, as the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI…

CherryBerry inches closer to 100-store mark

May 30, 2012

Beautiful Brands International has announced CherryBerry owners Dallas and Robyn Jones have opened their 80th CherryBerry Self-Serve Yogurt Bar in less than…

California Tortilla starts “Best Summer Ever” ticket Tuesdays

May 30, 2012

California Tortilla has announced an extension of its long-term partnership with concert promoters I.M.P. to include “Ticket Tuesday” giveaways of free concert…

Pinkberry toppings bar loses trans fats, high fructose corn syrup

May 30, 2012

In its effort to continually offer customers high quality, fresh products, Pinkberry has revamped its signature toppings bar to include only items that are…

Five Guys Arkansas deploys MobileCamViewer

May 30, 2012

The director of surveillance operations at several Five Guys Burgers and Fries restaurants in Arkansas has deployed the MobileCamViewer mobile surveillance app…

Caribou Coffee reaches global expansion milestone

May 30, 2012

Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. has officially opened its 100th international operating location. The 100th international Caribou coffeehouse is located in…

A case for growing catering revenue

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

Years ago, I enjoyed watching old episodes of “Perry Mason.” The drama that occurred in his courtroom really taught me that life is short and often there is a…

What are your brand standards?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Research shows that 96 percent of the nearly 31,000 menu items studied from chain restaurants failed to meet USDA recommendations for calories, sodium, fat and…

2012 Top 100: Freshii No. 8

May 30, 2012

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Bruegger's launches 'Click for Kids' Facebook fundraiser

May 29, 2012

Bruegger’s is starting summer early this year with an online and in-store campaign to benefit the kids and families served by Children's Miracle Network…

Penn Station inks expansion deal for Michigan

May 29, 2012

Penn Station East Coast Subs has signed an agreement to open 15 new restaurants in the Detroit area over the next eight years, which is the largest deal Penn…

Wingstop hosts 'Tap Into Wings' sweepstakes

May 29, 2012

As Wingstop prepares to launch its new Wingstop iPad app, the chain is giving away five custom-engraved Wingstop iPad 3 tablets as part of its “Tap Into Wings…

Chipotle makes $10,000 donation to California State Parks Foundation

May 29, 2012

Chipotle Mexican Grill will donate $100,000 to support the California State Parks Foundation’s (CSPF) fundraising efforts following a $22 million budget cut to…

Tossed names salad contest winner

May 29, 2012

Tossed and Los Angeles Universal Preschool (LAUP) have announced the winner of salad contest aimed at raising money for Los Angeles County preschools. Maria…

A hiring road map: tips to navigate key trends in the hourly landscape

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

Adapt your method of hourly hiring and retention to build a better approach that works with the trends instead of against them.

Eat or be eaten: Three steps to restaurant nirvana

To have a concept that resonates with customers, every aspect of its development must come together to create a clear, concise experience.

Pat & Oscar's rebrand: Name, locations changed

May 28, 2012

Nine former Pat & Oscar's restaurants in San Diego and Orange counties are getting a brand-new look, feel, menu and name: "O's American Kitchen."