Operations News & Media
More part-time work? Training younger workers to expect less
by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob
A majority of younger job seekers say having a flexible work schedule is most attractive characteristic of a company.
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Five steps to creating a successful catering platform
by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia
Having a plan is crucial to the success of catering within your organization, and it includes timelines, teams, locations, the menu and marketing.
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Wait time zero: The need for speed
by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo
Restaurant efficiency experts cite the 7-second rule; a 7-second reduction in customer wait times increases a chain’s market share by as much as 1 percent.
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Front Burner Brands adds general counsel
August 29, 2014
Front Burner Brands, Inc. has hired Bud Culp to fill its newly-created General Counsel role.
read nowZoe's Kitchen reports 7.5% comp increase YTD
August 29, 2014
Zoë's Kitchen, Inc. reported increased comps of 7.5 percent for Q2 2014, with a total 6.5 percent increase year to date.
read nowTyson Foods, Hillshire complete merger, announce leadership
August 29, 2014
Tyson Foods, Inc. has completed its merger with The Hillshire Brands Company.
read nowExecs acquire Tubby's Sub Shops
August 28, 2014
Robert Paganes, CEO of Tubby's Sub Shops, and Executive Vice President Bill Kiryakoza become sole partners of the Michigan-based company.
read nowFarmer Boys names new VP of Operations; creates role of VP of Development
August 26, 2014
Farmer Boys announced today that Kenny Hom will join the company as vice president of Operations and Kevin Kelly, formerly VP of Operations, will take on the…
read nowJamba inks administrative and technical outsourcing deal with Capgemini
August 26, 2014
Jamba Inc announced today it has entered into an agreement with Capgemini. The agreement provides enhanced administrative tools and technology services.
read nowTeriyaki Madness hires franchise expert as CEO
August 26, 2014
Teriyaki Madness has announced the hiring of Michael Haith as its new chief executive officer.
read nowKentucky company launches self-service reservations widget
August 26, 2014
Louisville, Ky.-based QSR Automation announced the release of DineTime Host version 3.0, a browser widget that when added to a restaurant's website provides…
read nowLe Duff appoints senior director of non-traditional venue business development
August 25, 2014
Le Duff America, Inc. announced today the hiring of Sheryl Fox as the senior director of non-traditional venue business development.
read nowPartnership to provide restaurant accounting solutions
August 19, 2014
Quatrro FPO Solutions, provider of platform based business services to restaurants, is teaming up with enterprise reporting and data management provider ROS…
read nowWild Wing Cafe names Tom Lewison Chief Executive Officer
August 15, 2014
Wild Wing Café recently announced the appointment of Tom Lewison to the role of chief executive officer (CEO).
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Noodles & Company reports limp Q2 comps
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Noodles & Company posted disappointing Q2 results, with comps declining 1 percent for company owned stores, 2.2 percent for franchised stores and 1.1 percent…
read nowWebinar on beacons, geofencing now available
August 13, 2014
The free webinar Using Beacon Technology and Geofencing In Your Restaurant sponsored by Splick.it and hosted by FastCasual.com earlier this week is now…
read nowNational Restaurant Association joins fight against Seattle wage increase
August 13, 2014
The National Restaurant Association announced in a press release that it is joining the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, as well as the American Hotel & Lodging…
read nowDoes China expose the concept of Quality Fade in QSR food products?
by Darrel Suderman — President CEO, Food Technical Consulting
The tendency of major QSR brands to stick with longtime suppliers exposes a false sense of security with faulty supplier partners.
read nowZoe's Kitchen estimates Q2 comps increase of more than 7.3%
August 11, 2014
Zoe’s Kitchen, Inc. recently announced estimated increased comps of between 7.3 percent and 7.5 percent for Q2 and between 6.4 percent and 6.5 percent YTD.
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Putting customers in the driver's seat: Which Wich adds drive-thru
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Driven by a desire to serve his customers, franchisee adds drive-thru to his fast casual sandwich restaurant.
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