Cold Stone Creamery, Pinkberry parent company names new tastemaster, food scientist

January 7, 2016

Kahala Brands announced that Dr. Maya Warren will join the company as tastemaster and food scientist for portfolio brands Cold Stone Creamery and Pinkberry.

How 3 restaurants tackled holiday hiring

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Execs of Doc Popcorn, Kono Pizza and Maui Wowi share their strategies when it comes to hiring seasonal help.

Can your restaurant bounce back from a crisis?

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Running a restaurant can be a great source of enjoyment. It can also be a risky endeavor. What can you do when your restaurant faces a PR crisis?

Are your employees using these 4 hand-hygiene techniues?

December 7, 2015

Handwashing is a key part of infection prevention in restaurants, yet not everyone performs it regularly or properly.

3 ways restaurants can optimize labor efficiencies to cut costs

Outdated and inconsistent scheduling practices are running rampant in the majority of restaurants, which is taking a toll on their bottom lines.

Video: Why, how data drives Dickey's BBQ

Dickey's BBQ CEO Roland Dickey Jr., discusses his three-prong approach to the guest experience and the chain's use of technology.

Toast report reveals which technologies restaurant operators are seeking

November 17, 2015

A Toast Inc. report found that technologies helping restaurant operators with hiring and training staff, Inventory management and online ordering are in…

3 ways restaurants can optimize labor efficiencies and cut costs

Between higher wages and new labor regulations, restaurants are facing a labor crisis — and their existing, outdated processes are doing anything but helping…

4 for 15: 4 speakers, 15 minutes each, limitless knowledge

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Three fast casual restaurant operators and other experts share their insights about the industry and how they've found success and value in it.

Henny Penny celebrates opening of new training center

November 3, 2015

Henny Penny, a designer and manufacturer of cooking, holding and display equipment, is expanding again. The company has added 46,000 square feet for a training…

E-learning collaboration helps restaurants boost business with multicultural guests

November 2, 2015

DiscoverLink and the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance are teaming up to deliver online cultural intelligence training via a…

The Chickery hires former Panera Bread leader; sales increase 200%

October 30, 2015

The Chickery hired Amjad Hantash last year as it launched an aggressive corporate growth and worldwide franchise program and the results have been stellar.

Rosati's Pizza names new franchise development VP

October 29, 2015

Rosati’s Pizza has promoted Tim McCarthy to the position of vice president of franchise development.

Papa Murphy’s taps Brandon Solano as CMO

October 22, 2015

Papa Murphy’s has hired on Brandon Solano to serve as chief marketing officer.

Research reveals key competencies dictate success, not a person’s age

October 22, 2015

The generational age of an employee is not a critical as the skill set competency in making a good hire.

How managing expectations leads to better return-to-work outcomes

Healthy employees are good for business, however, the path from injury to resuming work duties is not always as smooth or efficient as your ordering process.

Danny Meyer's restaurant brands eliminate tipping

October 14, 2015

Union Square Hospitality Group announced today that starting in November, it will eliminate tipping at all of its13 full-service venues, while also increasing…

Are you following the 12 dos and don'ts of restaurant financing?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Although there is no secret recipe for raising funds to open a business, there are some practices that should always be followed and even more to avoid.

QR-scanning app helps restaurant owners find employees

September 28, 2015

ZippyApp enables job seekers to complete one common job application online and submit it in on a smartphone, tablet or computer to apply to any restaurant in…

Biscuitville Fresh Southern names new president

September 17, 2015

Biscuitville Fresh Southern has hired Jim Metevier as president. He will work with CEO Burney Jennings to grow sales and tap new audiences.