ASK THE EXPERTS: Automated scheduling applications

March 7, 2010

Today's scheduling applications can help business operators easily project future staffing neds based on past trends.    We spoke with Kara Barker, director…

Bruegger's taps into Kansas market

March 7, 2010

Bruegger's Bakery and Café has officially celebrated two grand openings – the fast casual chain's first opening in Kansas and a new bakery in New Haven…

Seattle's Best Coffee extends menu

March 7, 2010

Spring is in full bloom at Seattle's Best Coffee with the launch of new seasonal products that include: The White Orange Bliss Latte, which combines Seattle's…

ASK THE EXPERTS: Workforce management solutions

March 7, 2010

Business operators must comply with a host of rules and regulations regarding employee scheduling, particularly where minors are concerned.     We spoke with…

Operators monitor tomato supply

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Tomatoes are still on the menu, but many operators have looked to Mexico to fulfill their supply needs.

FOCUS Brands extends POS partnership with Radiant Systems

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March 7, 2010

Radiant Systems Inc. has announced a new agreement with FOCUS Brands, the parent company of Moe's Southwest Grill, to implement the Aloha Enterprise solution…

ASK THE EXPERTS: Automated scheduling applications

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March 7, 2010

Today's scheduling applications can help business operators easily project future staffing neds based on past trends.    We spoke with Kara Barker, director…

Bruegger's taps into Kansas market

by

March 7, 2010

Bruegger's Bakery and Café has officially celebrated two grand openings – the fast casual chain's first opening in Kansas and a new bakery in New Haven…

Seattle's Best Coffee extends menu

by

March 7, 2010

Spring is in full bloom at Seattle's Best Coffee with the launch of new seasonal products that include: The White Orange Bliss Latte, which combines Seattle's…

ASK THE EXPERTS: Workforce management solutions

by

March 7, 2010

Business operators must comply with a host of rules and regulations regarding employee scheduling, particularly where minors are concerned.     We spoke with…

Operators monitor tomato supply

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Tomatoes are still on the menu, but many operators have looked to Mexico to fulfill their supply needs.

Panera Bread exec to present at consumer conference

March 4, 2010

Panera Bread Co. has announced that Jeff Kip, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will be presenting at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch…

Starbucks to expand global rollout of instant coffee

March 4, 2010

Yahoo News has reported that Starbucks Corp. will expand sales of its instant coffee overseas this spring, while adding packets of it to thousands of retail…

Starbucks explains Howard Schultz's $12 million pay

March 4, 2010

Starbucks Corp. has explained to investors why their CEO Howard Schultz received a salary of $12 million in FY 2009. The company, in a filing made to the…

Panda Express to launch Honey Walnut Shrimp nationwide

March 4, 2010

Panda Express has announced the launch of its most decadent dish to date, Honey Walnut Shrimp. Debuting at all Panda Express restaurants March 10, the premium…

Einstein Bros. Bagels targets Dallas, Denver and D.C. for franchise growth

March 4, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. is opening new franchise territories nationwide as demand builds among local investors to be part the Einstein Bros. Bagels…

Video: Beautiful Brands in 2010 & beyond

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

BBI founder David Rutkauskas discusses whether the fro-yo bubble has burst and global expansion.

Panera Bread exec to present at consumer conference

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March 4, 2010

Panera Bread Co. has announced that Jeff Kip, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will be presenting at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch…

Starbucks to expand global rollout of instant coffee

by

March 4, 2010

Yahoo News has reported that Starbucks Corp. will expand sales of its instant coffee overseas this spring, while adding packets of it to thousands of retail…

Starbucks explains Howard Schultz's $12 million pay

by

March 4, 2010

Starbucks Corp. has explained to investors why their CEO Howard Schultz received a salary of $12 million in FY 2009. The company, in a filing made to the…