Operations News
Le Pain adds Wi-Fi throughout U.S. system
October 15, 2013
Ruckus Wireless Inc. announced that it has been selected by Le Pain Quotidien, an international bakery retailer, to supply it with Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi products…
read nowNational Restaurant Association's DeFife named a top lobbyist
October 14, 2013
The National Restaurant Association's Executive Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, Scott DeFife, has been named a "2013 Leading Association…
read nowRestaurant industry responds to government shutdown with promos, pleas
October 11, 2013
Pie Five Pizza is the latest restaurant brand to launch a promotion in response to the government shutdown. The fast casual pizza concept is offering free…
read nowMama Fu's names CFO
October 10, 2013
Mama Fu's has named John Hester to the corporate team as chief financial officer.
read nowFree webinar will show restaurateurs how to win at gamification
October 10, 2013
The biggest challenges most companies face with their social media platforms, loyalty programs, mobile apps and websites are low engagement and low conversion…
read nowStarbucks opens $70M juicery to expand Evolution Fresh
October 10, 2013
Starbucks has opened a $70 million juicery in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., that will quadruple the brand's production of Evolution Fresh cold-pressed juice…
read nowStudy: Middle market execs remain optimistic despite economic pressures
October 9, 2013
According to a new study from financial advisor CIT Group, middle market executives are expressing renewed optimism in their business prospects compared to a…
read nowCosi rolling out digital campaign
October 8, 2013
Così, a fast casual restaurant chain with more than 100 restaurants, has teamed up with digital engagement provider ePrize to launch "Fall Into Così," a…
read nowJamba adjusts growth targets
October 8, 2013
Jamba Inc. this week provided an update on key business initiatives, preliminary fiscal year 2014 guidance and adjusted estimates for fiscal year 2013…
read nowRed Lobster's fast casual lunch is sinking ship
October 8, 2013
Red Lobster said this week that it is dropping Seaside Express, its version of a fast casual lunch, where lunch customers order and pay at the counter…
read nowRestaurant SmartBrief relaunches with NRA partnership
October 8, 2013
The National Restaurant Association has announced a partnership with digital publisher SmartBrief Inc. to relaunch the daily Restaurant SmartBrief e-newsletter.
read nowSquare 1 Burgers names CEO
October 7, 2013
Square 1 Burgers & Bar, has appointed the company's owner and founder Joanie Corneil to the position of CEO.
read nowSplick-it to power Web, mobile app for No Kid Hungry
October 7, 2013
Splick-it Inc. has inked a deal to sponsor and be a technology partner with Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign to build a customized "Order Food, End…
read nowRed Mango founder named 'Digital Executive of the Year'
October 4, 2013
The Restaurant Social Media Index recently recognized Red Mango founder Dan Kim with the 2013 Digital Executive of the Year award at the first ever RIZMY…
read nowU-Swirl acquires Josie's Frozen Yogurt
October 2, 2013
U-Swirl Inc. has acquired the business assets of Josie's Frozen Yogurt LLC. The acquisition of all intellectual property and worldwide franchise and license…
read nowDespite higher sales, restaurant operators' optimism fading
October 1, 2013
Due to a softer outlook among restaurant operators for sales growth and the economy, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index…
read nowLeaf secures $20M to advance mobile pay platform
October 1, 2013
Leaf, creator of the LeafPresenter, a tablet designed for commerce, today announced it has closed $20 million in its first round of funding from Heartland…
read nowWomen's Foodservice Forum creates fund in honor of late CEO
September 30, 2013
The Women's Foodservice Forum has announced the creation of a fund in honor of its late President and CEO, Fritzi Woods, who passed away unexpectedly two weeks…
read nowZaxby's names VP of technology
September 27, 2013
Zaxby's Franchising appointed Frank Knight to VP of Information Technology, where he will be responsible for the information technology and project management…
read nowEinstein Noah Restaurant Group names new CFO
September 26, 2013
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels, and Manhattan Bagel brands, has appointed John Coletta as…
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