Pei Wei selects new CMO

May 31, 2017

Pei Wei, a Pan-Asian fast casual restaurant, has selected Brandon Solano as its CMO. Solano served as CMO for Papa Murphy's Pizza prior to joining Pei Wei…

Blaze Pizza launches summer 'untern' program

May 26, 2017

In the dining room of one of Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza’s nearly 200 restaurants, emblazoned are the words "Unfollow the Rules." The statement is emblematic of…

4 ways to use tech to optimize labor costs

by Niall Keane — CEO of SynergySuite, SynergySuite

Monitoring labor costs is more crucial than ever, but back-office systems can automate and help lower labor costs.

Labor issues: Why your brilliant marketing efforts are failing

by Dave Bennett — President & CEO, Mirus Restaurant Solutions

Before you pass labor issues off to the next guy, you may want to see how labor affects the marketing department's efforts.

How information hoarding contributes to lack of talent in UAE's restaurant leadership (part 4)

by Murad Alnasur — Managing Director, FranchiseME / Restonalysis

"Leaders in this region believe that teaching others and developing them to a level where they can assume the responsibilities and get paid the big money is a…

Grubhub integrates with Breadcrumb, Oracle’s Micros and Toast

May 17, 2017

Grubhub has announced its integration with point of sale systems Breadcrumb, Oracle's Micros and Toast.

Former Chipotle, McDonald's exec: 'Leadership development has evolved'

Cultivating leadership and developing oneself is key to success, according to Bobby Shaw, a veteran executive of several brands, including Chipotle and…

Blaze promotes Mizes to top spot

May 12, 2017

Blaze Pizza has promoted Jim Mizes to the brand's president and CEO, from his former position there as president and COO. He now assumes global responsibility…

Pieology taps former Smashburger, Panera exec as president

May 10, 2017

Pieology today announced that it's hired the now former top man at Smashburger, Michael J. Nolan,  as its president, a news release said. The 25-year…

How mismanaging your labor is killing your sales

by Juan Martinez — Principal, Profitality Labor Guru

Many foodservice operators have trouble managing their labor challenges.  If labor is not the concept's highest cost in the P&L, it will soon be. The…

How seasonal workers change your ACA compliance status

How do you define a seasonal worker? How do you track them? And how could they change your ACA status? An expert shares the most important things you should…

Chipotle expands employee educational opportunities

May 2, 2017

Chipotle Mexican Grill is debuting a new custom bachelor's degree in business for its workers via a partnership with Bellevue University and Guild Education.

How bad recruiting, interviewing, hiring processes create lack of talent in UAE's restaurant industry

by Murad Alnasur — Managing Director, FranchiseME / Restonalysis

Not having the good talent capable of hiring other good talent creates a snowball effect of bad talent in our region.

Monday restaurant worker strike talk grows

April 27, 2017

Strike rumblings are getting louder around a potential restaurant worker job action planned to take place Monday, May 1, including a planned massive labor…

How well do you mitigate risk? Learn from those who have been there

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Companies face a new set of risks in today's marketplace due to new technology. The need to manage human resources remains as critical as ever.

Restaurant industry upbeat for 2017; big year for digital marketing

April 24, 2017

This year promises to be a lucrative one for the restaurant industry, according to the Toast Restaurant POS "Restaurant Success in 2017 Industry Report," which…

Equity firm invests in Torchy's Tacos

April 20, 2017

Torchy's Tacos — a fast casual restaurant that began as a food truck, has received a minority investment from General Atlantic, a growth equity firm, according…

Mobile Vending University helps prepare food truck owners

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Mobile Vending University provides a certified course in operating a food truck in Pasco, Washington. The attendees are taught by subject matter experts in all…

3 ways technology can lower food costs

by Niall Keane — CEO of SynergySuite, SynergySuite

With timely insights, restaurants can optimize processes, make better decisions, and save time and money

Starbucks to help Chinese employees pay for aging parents' health care

April 11, 2017

Starbucks, known in the U.S. as a champion for employee rights and welfare, is working toward the same reputation in China. The company announced today that as…