Operations News & Media

Acquisitions, operational efficiencies lead to strong financial report for U-Swirl

July 15, 2014

U-Swirl Inc. today reported significantly improved operating results for the quarter ended May 31, 2014.

Manny’s Mediterranean Café launches text ordering option

July 11, 2014

Manny's Mediterranean Cafe in North Charleston, S.C. has launched a text ordering option. Customers can text their food order for pick up or delivery by…

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Chicago Mayor pushes for $13 minimum wage

July 10, 2014

Earlier this week, a task force appointed by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel released a recommendation that the city’s minimum wage be raised to $13 an hour by the…

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Health insurance exchange launches for DC-area restaurants

July 8, 2014

Industree Exchange, a Washington, DC-based company, has launched to provide health insurance coverage specifically to local restaurants and bars. The…

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Foodservice operators predict spike in sales in 2014

July 3, 2014

WeiserMazars LLP, an accounting, tax and advisory services firm, has published its second annual U.S. Food & Beverage Industry Study, which found that…

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NRA appoints new VP of state association relations

July 2, 2014

The National Restaurant Association has named Brendan Flanagan as vice president of State Restaurant Association Relations. In his new role, Flanagan will lead…

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Capriotti's CEO: Franchising an attractive option for those burned in the Great Recession

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Morris' passion for Capriotti's food and proven concept took him from franchisee to top exec.

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Burger Lounge CEO: Almost any food type can be 'fast casualized'

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

J. Dean Loring believes the 'better burger' bubble is here.

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Paytronix adds four POS integrations to its rewards platform

June 30, 2014

Paytronix Systems Inc. announced that it has expanded its rewards platform with integrations to four additional POS systems, including Par Pixel Point, Digital…

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Daytona Speedway paves the way for permanent QSR presence

June 27, 2014

The Daytona International Speedway in Florida is in the middle of a $400 million, multi-year redevelopment project called DAYTONA Rising. As part of the…

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Fizzled out: NYC's soda ban overruled by final appeals court

June 27, 2014

The proposed ban on large soda drinks in New York City, first introduced in 2012, has officially been overruled. New York State’s Court of Appeals refused to…

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Saladworks attributes strong Q2 to LTO sales, warm weather

June 27, 2014

Saladworks reported a 15-percent increase in system-wide sales in the second quarter, fueled in part by strong sales of its Springfit Salad and warmer spring…

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Farmer Boys appoints new chief marketing officer

June 27, 2014

Farmer Boys announced today that Karen Eadon has joined the company as vice president/chief marketing officer. As the VP/CMO, Eadon will lead Farmer Boys…

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Pollo Tropical's streamlined menu, focus on accuracy boost AUVs

by Alicia Kelso — senior editor, QSRweb.com

Increased efficiency, improved accuracy lead to gains for Pollo Tropical.

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Round Table develops fast casual pizza concept

June 26, 2014

Round Table Pizza recently opened a new fast casual pizza concept, called Fresh Pixx, located in Dublin, Calif.’s Fallon Gateway Shopping Center.

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QSR Automations adds new features to software platform

June 24, 2014

QSR Automations has released version 2.5.111 of DineTime Host, a guest management software tool that provides waitlist management, reservations, a guestbook…

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Reliable transportation: What does that mean for hourly workers?

by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob

If you’re located in a bike-friendly city, make sure to let seekers know and you may attract new faces.

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Culinary Software Services releases new version of ChefTec software

June 20, 2014

Culinary Software Services recently announced the release of ChefTec xt3 software. New features include additional functions, improved performance and updated…

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PizzaRev launches catering program

June 20, 2014

PizzaRev has launched a new catering program, and has appointed Bibiana Deaver as the new catering sales manager to build to channel. Deaver will lead…

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Walsh named director of unit level field operations for East Coast Wings & Grill

June 20, 2014

Frank Walsh has been appointed director of unit level field operations for East Coast Wings & Grill, according to a company announcement. Walsh will…

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