Operations News & Media
Restaurant Loss Prevention and Security Association's president resigns
February 6, 2015
President Vince Vittatoe, Bob Evans Farms Inc., resigned to take a position outside the restaurant industry.
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Is Panera 2.0 starting to pay off?
by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group
Panera will report on its Q4 and FY 2014 earnings on Feb. 12, and the question on everyone's mind is, "How's that 2.0 thing going?" We sat down with Panera's…
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Will Chipotle raise prices again in 2015?
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Another price increase may be on the horizon as Chipotle navigates high beef costs, and the pork supply issue could take a $2 million chunk out of the bottom…
read nowPepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Tyson among new members on International Foodservice Manufacturers Association Board of Directors
February 3, 2015
The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association, a trade association established in 1952 comprising organizations that support the foodservice…
read nowRevention teams up with GetLinked
February 3, 2015
GetLinked Software can link data from Revention into any accounting software program that has importing capabilities.
read nowLarkburger beefs up corporate staff
January 30, 2015
Wayne Humphrey has joined the Colorado-based better burger brand as chief operations officer, and Maloree Murphy as marketing coordinator.
read nowThe Grilled Cheese Truck appoints new CEO, opens shares for trading
January 29, 2015
The Grilled Cheese Truck Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Al Hodges to the role of Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of…
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Bigger isn't always better: the case for limited menus
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
Limited menus for QSRs and fast casual restaurants have financial and operational benefits.
read nowSan Fran meal delivery service now takes Bitcoin
January 27, 2015
San Francisco-based SpoonRocket, an on-demand meal delivery startup, has announced that it now accepts Bitcoin as a form of payment.
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Three takeaways from Starbucks' Q1 2015 report
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Starbucks' consistent success comes down to three things: a strong loyalty program, excellent operational execution and product innovation.
read nowFour Wingstop franchise locations may be latest POS attack targets
January 19, 2015
Four Wingstop franchise locations may have suffered data breaches due to a point of sale (POS) attack.
read nowFazoli's franchisees report 12.2% sales increases in December
January 15, 2015
Franchisees were up 12.2 percent year-over-year, and company-owned units were up 8.4 percent in December.
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Juice It Up! gears up for aggressive expansion under new VP
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
The California-based juice bar and smoothie concept hired its first-ever VP of Business Development in November, and Laina Sullivan is ready to take it…
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New Year's resolution: Start the year with a great plan for your business
by Marla Topliff — President, Rosati's Pizza
If you’re one of those people who have great intentions but lack follow through, writing a good business plan is the first major test of your commitment.
read nowFiesta Restaurant Group appoints new IT VP
January 13, 2015
Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc., has promoted Ryan Nowlin to vice president – information technology.
read nowCorner Bakery Cafe names new CFO
January 13, 2015
Dallas-based Corner Bakery Café has announced the appointment of Salil Bapat as CFO.
read nowCiCi's VP joins Orange Leaf as president
January 12, 2015
Geoff Goodman, who most recently served as VP of Brand Excellence for CiCi's Pizza, will oversee operations, product development, brand management and…
read nowHeartland to offer Merchant Breach Warranty
January 12, 2015
If the encryption fails on a Heartland Secure machine, Heartland will reimburse the merchant for the amount of compliance fines, fees and/or assessments the…
read nowFiesta promotes three execs
January 9, 2015
The parent company of Taco Cabana, Pollo Tropical and Cabana Grill has promoted three c-level execs.
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Pizza Inn Holdings Inc. hopes investors will RAVE about new name
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Pizza Inn Holdings Inc., the parent company of Pie Five Pizza Co. and Pizza Inn, has announced that it is changing its name to RAVE Restaurant Group Inc.…
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