Operations News
Starbucks doubling Asia Pacific staff
February 19, 2013
Starbucks Corp. plans to have about 40,000 employees in the Asia Pacific region five years from now, which would double its workforce in the area, according to…
read nowVideo: Restaurants can use Elo's new tablet to speed up operations
February 19, 2013
Elo Touch Solutions showcased its new mobile tablet solution and 70-inch digital signage solution at the recent NRF Show in New York City.
read nowManager's Red Book technology suite goes online
February 18, 2013
Red Book Solutions announced today at the International Franchise Association Convention in Las Vegas that, as part of the new technology suite brought…
read nowCelebrity chefs headline NRA Show's Culinary Showcase event
February 14, 2013
The National Restaurant Association announced that celebrity chefs from across the country — including Top Chef Masters winner Rick Bayless, Iron Chef's Cat…
read nowSmoothie King names CEO
February 14, 2013
New Orleans-based Smoothie King Franchises has appointed Tom O'Keefe as the company's new president and COO, along with the reappointment of Joe Lewis — one of…
read nowCowboy Chicken protecting customers from cyber criminals via ANX
February 14, 2013
Cowboy Chicken has selected ANXeBusiness Corp. as the endorsed provider of security and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard solutions for its brand…
read nowRestaurant franchise industry veteran starts strategic advisory firm
February 13, 2013
Franchise industry veteran Lynette McKee, CFE, announced today the launch of McKeeCo Services LLC, a franchising and development strategic advisory firm.…
read nowBennigan's CEO nominated for Silver Plate Award
February 13, 2013
Less than two years after being recruited to lead Bennigan's, President & CEO Paul Mangiamele has been nominated for the 2013 Silver Plate Award. The…
read nowFranchise association outlines 2013 policies to accelerate job creation
February 12, 2013
The International Franchise Association released its 2013 Policy Platform in advance of President Obama's State of the Union address today. The platform makes…
read nowHenny Penny CEO honored by NAFEM
February 12, 2013
The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) presented Steven D. Cobb, CFSP, chairman and CEO, Henny Penny Corporation, Eaton…
read nowQ4 sales up at McAlister's
February 11, 2013
McAlister's Deli recently announced a same-store sales increase of 8.3 percent during the fourth quarter of 2012. Company-owned restaurants were up 9.…
read nowForbes names two fast casuals to list of 'promising companies'
February 8, 2013
Two fast casual concepts made it on Forbes' second annual list of America's Most Promising Companies. Menchie's Frozen Yogurt came in at 49th, while The…
read now
NRA: Restaurant job growth hit 17-year high in 2012
February 7, 2013
The restaurant industry added jobs at double the rate of the overall economy in 2012, and the National Restaurant Association expects this trend to continue in…
read nowPancheros names Reinhart vendor of the year
February 7, 2013
Pancheros has announced its recipient of the Vendor of the Year Award, Reinhart Food Service. A distributor of food and paper items for the brand, Reinhart was…
read nowPanera Bread appoints new VP, CFO
February 6, 2013
Panera Bread Company has appointed Roger C. Matthews Jr. as the chain's executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective March 18.
read nowGrowth in pork demand necessitates supply chain discipline
February 6, 2013
Rabobank has published a new research report on the global pork industry which states that as a result of continuing high feed costs, the key success factor…
read nowCreate Your Own App platform available for restauants
February 6, 2013
As more customers use their mobile devices for information, directions, take-out orders and reservations, restaurants using mobile apps to engage with their…
read nowChef-restaurateurs collaborate for new fast casual pizza concept
February 1, 2013
Chefs Rodelio Aglibot (Koi, Yi Cuisine, Sunda, BLT) and Frank Fronda (Napa Valley Grille, Cafe del Rey, Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire), the founding partners…
read nowRestaurant traffic declines in December, but outlook is up
January 31, 2013
Due in large part to softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) declined in…
read nowAnthony Bourdain named a featured speaker for NRA Show
January 30, 2013
Anthony Bourdain — best known for his Emmy Award-winning series "No Reservations" and new programs "The Taste" on ABC and "Parts Unknown" on CNN — has been…
read nowSubscribe
Get the latest news and resources from Fast Casual.
