Branding: Asking questions is a great way to test your brand

by Janelle Barlow — President, TMI US

October 27, 2005

Do you know why people are coming back or not?    

Restaurant performance index declined in August

October 6, 2005

Due in large part to the dampening effect of two hurricanes and strong gas prices on operator optimism, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant…

Muy Caliente – Hispanic is booming in the U.S.

The explosion of growth experienced by the Hispanic food segment has never been equaled by any other demographic group.

Ratings raised on casual eateries

September 23, 2005

A Raymond James analyst has raised his ratings Friday on a handful of casual restaurant chains because of their battered valuations, while warning that the…

Fast casual company announces restaurant closures due to Hurricane Rita

September 22, 2005

Landry's Restaurants, one of the nation's largest casual dining and entertainment companies, announced that 18 restaurants in Galveston County are closed as a…

BLUM Enterprises' new strategic partnership with Ruby Tuesday

September 18, 2005

BLUM Enterprises, LLC Focuses on Building Powerful Brands in the Restaurant Industry.

SERVICE: Motion studies

September 18, 2005

Servers who learn to consolidate their steps are typically the most efficient and productive and, ultimately, the best tipped.

Restaurants make great strides in putting victims back to work

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina many restaurants are proving that statistic to be true whether through financial gifts, percentage of sale promotions…

Smart Card Alliance Announced the Formation of a Contactless Payments Council

August 29, 2005

New Smart Card Alliance Council Created to Inform Issuers, Merchants and Consumers About Benefits of Contactless Payments

Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief: How You and Your Restaurant Can Help

August 29, 2005

American Red Cross offers ideas on how restaurants can make a difference.

Restaurant Industry Outlook Remains Positive

August 29, 2005

Restaurant Industry Outlook Remains Positive While Facing Challenge of Rising Gas and Energy Prices Recruiting and retaining employees, rising gas and energy…

Roadside restaurants suffer from gas

August 28, 2005

The late-summer bump in gasoline prices looks to take a bite out of the profits of many roadside-restaurant operators.

No Software Needed for Your Restaurant

HyperOffice is a perfect solution because it is cost effective, easy to use and is a great organizational tool.

Choosing The Right Employee Part IV

August 24, 2005

Here we go into a bit more detail on "target" qualities we value when interviewing potential new hires.

Fast-Growing Fast Casual Restaurant Company Selects Ultimate Software's Intersourcing

August 22, 2005

Noodles & Company, a 110-unit Fast Casual eatery, announced that they have selected Ultimate Software's hosted service model, Intersourcing.

Red Robin's wings clipped

August 11, 2005

While its quarterly results were solid, the sudden changes in Red Robin's executive ranks, and the future of the business in general, have investors concerned.

Xm Satellite Radio and Starbucks hear music to launch new cd series

July 25, 2005

First CD in the Series Debuts on August 3 and Features Exclusive, New Recordings From Tracy Chapman, Jewel and Jason Mraz

Ryan's Announces Second Quarter 2005 Results

July 19, 2005

July 20, 2005 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- GREER, S.C., July 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/- - Ryan's Restaurant Group, Inc. (RYAN) reported second quarter 200…

Slip Slidin' Safety

12 million foodservice workers who are exposed to accidents in QSR and fast-casual restaurants are at the top of operators concerns.  

Sheetz unveils new concept in restaurant technology

March 8, 2005

Industry Innovator to Open Convenience Restaurant in Raleigh, N.C.