Operations News
Caribou launches eGifting
November 21, 2013
Caribou Coffee has partnered with CashStar, a digital gifting company, to launch an eGift card program to allow consumers to purchase and send personalized…
read nowNRA releases new Restaurant Operations Report
November 20, 2013
The National Restaurant Association this week released a new edition of the Restaurant Operations Report, a comprehensive resource that aims to help restaurant…
read nowFour fast casuals up for PETA2 Awards
November 20, 2013
Four fast casual concepts are nominees for Best Vegan-Friendly Restaurant Chain in Peta2's eighth annual Libby Awards. Peta2, PETA's youth division, has…
read nowTijuana Flats names new CFO
November 15, 2013
Tijuana Flats has named Todd Chase as the brand's chief financial officer. Chase began his leadership for the 97-unit Tex-Mex chain this month.
read nowMilitary service members invited to culinary forum
November 15, 2013
The National Restaurant Association Military Foundation will host 30 award-winning military service members at a week-long education program at The Culinary…
read nowElevation Burger selects Raleigh-based agency as national marketing partner
November 15, 2013
Virginia-based burger franchise Elevation Burger has selected French/West/Vaughan, an independent public relations and brand communications agency, as its…
read nowVeterans 4 Vending offers 10 percent startup discount to veterans
November 13, 2013
Carts Blanche LLC announced that it is offering U.S. military veterans a 10-percent discount on the purchase of VendaCarts Trailers through February 2014, as…
read nowStarbucks isn't sorry for ending relationship with Kraft
November 13, 2013
Starbucks must pay Kraft Foods $2.75 billion over a 3-year disagreement the companies had over distribution of Starbucks packaged coffee in grocery stores…
read nowPresident Obama reportedly supports $10.10 minimum wage
November 11, 2013
Reports surfaced last week that President Obama supports an increase in the federal minimum wage to $10.10 an hour, from the current $7.25 an hour. This…
read nowE-FLEX coalition files comments with IRS
November 8, 2013
Backed by the National Restaurant Association, the Employers for Flexibility in Health Care Coalition has filed comments with the Internal Revenue Service…
read nowAffordable Health Benefits Coalition launches
November 7, 2013
The Affordable Health Benefits Coalition has been launched by a group of organizations, including the National Council of Chain Restaurants, with the common…
read nowNRA now accepting nominations for Operator Innovation Awards
November 7, 2013
The National Restaurant Association is now accepting nominations for the third annual Operator Innovations Awards, which celebrate restaurant operators who are…
read nowNoodles & Co reports strong showing in Q3
November 6, 2013
Noodles & Company, which went public July 2, today announced financial results for the third quarter, including a 45-percent earnings growth and a…
read nowVeggie Grill names new marketing VP
November 6, 2013
Veggie Grill has named Gantry Praw as VP of Marketing. His experience in developing cross-channel marketing and communications strategies will play a…
read nowFresh&co introduces NYC's 1st quinoa bar
November 6, 2013
Fresh&co, a New York City-based fast casual concept known for using fresh, local and seasonal ingredients, has created a Quinoa Bar — a healthy, warm and…
read nowCosi testing new menu
November 6, 2013
Cosi is testing a new menu in three Philadelphia locations. Michael Foley, Cosi's VP of brand strategy and innovation, served as primary architect of the new…
read nowMelthouse Bistro launching mobile payments
November 6, 2013
Milwaukee-based Melthouse Bistro and Tali Payments have partnered to allow the grilled cheese chain's customers to order and pay for food and drinks from their…
read nowStarbucks on mission to employ 10,000 vets
November 6, 2013
Starbucks Coffee Company announced this week that it is committed to hiring thousands of veterans, which will be possible with its new hiring platform for…
read nowFiesta Group reports strong Q3 results
November 6, 2013
Revenues are up for Fiesta Restaurant Group, parent company of Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana. The chain reported that total revenues increased 9.8 percent to…
read nowMenchie's to honor vets with free fro-yo
November 6, 2013
Menchie's is showing gratitude to veterans by offering free 6-ounce frozen yogurt cups to all veterans and active duty members of the military on Veterans Day…
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