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The path toward world domination (Part 1)
by Jon Sooy — VP Sales and Marketing, Golden Pacific Systems, Inc.
A tip: Hire the right weird person for the job/position you have available and let them be weird.
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Restaurant Performance Index improves in September
October 30, 2011
After slow reports in July and August, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) topped the 100 mark in September for the first…
read nowBlum still trying to take over Cosi
October 26, 2011
BLUM Growth Fund LLC, activist shareholder in Cosi Inc., today announced it has placed advertising in both the Wall Street Journal and Investor's Business…
read nowWebsite launches Restaurant Unit Locator portal
October 26, 2011
RestaurantChains.net, a provider of sales leads for the foodservice industry, today introduced Restaurant Unit Locator -- an interactive portal that gives…
read nowFATZ appoints VP of training
October 25, 2011
Cafe Enterprises Inc., parent company of FATZ, has named Sara Anderson as its new vice president of training.
read nowPanera announces Q3 profits
October 25, 2011
Panera Bread Company released its earnings report Tuesday, boasting a net income of $29 million, or $0.97 per diluted share, for the fiscal third quarter ended…
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NRA recaps recent victories at FCES 2011
Nutrition, menu labeling, marketing to kids are areas in which the foodservice industry has gained ground.
read nowEPA honors Maryland Panera locations
October 25, 2011
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has added Panera Bread's 35 Maryland locations to its list of top green power purchasers among retailers. The…
read nowParTech's new POS Software platform aims to simplify operations
October 24, 2011
ParTech Inc. (PAR) today announced the availability of its latest release of PAR EverServ PixelPoint V11 POS software, which includes 38 new features and…
read nowNRA launches e-Learning resource
October 24, 2011
Highlights from the annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show are now available online. The NRA has launched an e-Learning component…
read nowMonkeyMedia Software introduces mobile platform
October 24, 2011
MonkeyMedia Software, a provider of catering solutions for multi-unit restaurant operators, has unveiled its MonkeyMobile Platform, designed to help operators…
read nowMoe's Southwest Grill names two new executives
October 24, 2011
Moe's Southwest Grill has added two executives to its leadership team with the objective of growing the brand to 850 locations by 2015.
read nowTechnomic creates insights group to keep up with fast casual growth
October 24, 2011
As a follow-up to its Foodservice Planning Program study of the fast casual segment, presented to suppliers in January 2012, Technomic is launching a new Fast…
read nowIgnite launches web-based local marketing solution
October 24, 2011
Ignite Local Marketing today launched the Ignite Engine, a Web-based toolkit that educates and empowers store managers of quick-service and fast casual…
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Exploring the role food plays in patient health
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
The gap between food science and medical science presents a huge healthcare and business development opportunity.
read nowMuscle Maker Grill joins Restaurant.com program
October 23, 2011
Restaurant.com has added 10 new chain partners to its program, including fast casual Muscle Maker Grill.
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings Q3 net earnings up big
October 23, 2011
Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. announced financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 25, 2011. Highlights for the third quarter versus the same period a year…
read nowProceeds from MonkeyMedia Software catering 'how to' to benefit Share Our Strength
October 20, 2011
A new book is now available to help multi-unit restaurant chains understand what it takes to develop a successful catering platform. Erle Dardick, the founder…
read nowLa Madeleine commits to $100,000 Susan G. Komen for the Cure donation
October 20, 2011
To further demonstrate its support for fellow Dallas-based Susan G. Komen for the Cure, la Madeleine Country French Cafe has recommitted to the fight against…
read nowNRA names Christopher Melchert senior manager for Food Safety and Quality Assurance
October 20, 2011
The National Restaurant Association has announced the addition of Christopher Melchert as senior manager for Food Safety and Quality Assurance, a new position…
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