NRF: Obama’s overtime rules will 'hollow out' management jobs

May 19, 2015

The Obama Administration’s plan to revise federal overtime regulations would likely “hollow out” low- and mid-level management positions in the restaurant and…

PizzaRev CEO joins California Restaurant Association

May 15, 2015

PizzaRev CEO and co-founder, Rodney Eckerman, joined the Board of Directors of the California Restaurant Association, the state's restaurant and hospitality…

Dunkin' Brands' Government Affairs VP joins NRA as VP of Government Affairs & Policy

May 4, 2015

Simpson will be a member of the association's executive leadership, reporting to President and CEO Dawn Sweeney.

Persona cofounder appointed to CEO

April 30, 2015

Glenn Cybulski will lead the brand's long-term growth strategy and oversee daily operations for the restaurant.

Leading from the front lines: If you show the path to success, others will follow

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

At the end of the day, true leaders know how to inspire their teams to reach for something bigger.

Pieology selects former California Pizza Kitchen exec as VP

April 10, 2015

Richard Pineda is now vice president of supply chain, and Hans Milberger is director of construction.

Former WFF chair to join Captain D's as chief people officer

April 7, 2015

Captain D's, a national fast casual seafood restaurant, announced that Wendy Harkness has joined the company as chief people officer, effective April 7.

ZippyApp Announces Partnership with CREAM, Inc. to Provide Recruiting and Hiring Solutions for all Corporate and Franchised locations.

ZippyApp’s complete suite of social, local, and mobile recruiting and hiring solutions supports staffing of all CREAM’s corporate and franchisee owned…

Nevada, Hawaii, Florida boast highest percentage of restaurant workers

February 24, 2015

States whose restaurant workforces represent the largest proportions of their overall employment include Nevada, with 16 percent; Hawaii, with 14 percent and…

Fazoli's hits refresh with menu overhaul and elevated service

With guest frequency below where he wants it to be, Fazoli's CEO Carl Howard asked his customers what it would take to get them in the door more often. The…

NRA renews CEO's contract

February 10, 2015

The National Restaurant Association has issued a statement on its decision to renew the contract for Association President and CEO Dawn Sweeney.

Top 3 things to know about hourly hiring in 2015

by Jason Hamilton — VP of Marketing, Snagajob

The upcoming year will be filled with changes and trends that affect how you interact with both job seekers and current employees.

Infographic: Restaurant workers express optimism about the industry

February 9, 2015

Nine out of 10 workers surveyed say the restaurant industry is a good place to land a first job.

Restaurant Loss Prevention and Security Association's president resigns

February 6, 2015

President Vince Vittatoe, Bob Evans Farms Inc., resigned to take a position outside the restaurant industry.

NLRB issues complaint against Au Bon Pain for unfair labor practices

February 6, 2015

The National Labor Relations Board is alleging Au Bon Pain is discouraging its workers at Philadelphia International Airport from engaging in union activities…

Where the jobs are: Arizona, Florida, Texas, Georgia, Utah

February 2, 2015

According to the NRA, Arizona is projected to post a close to 24 percent restaurant job increase and Florida and Texas each is projected to post over 2…

CrunchTime! launches online learning suite for NetChef platform

February 2, 2015

CrunchTime! Information Systems has launched a new online learning suite aimed at helping users learn how to perform critical tasks on its NetChef back office…

Suzy's Swirl earns nod for excellent company culture

February 2, 2015

Jim Knight spends a chapter in his book "Culture that Rocks" exploring the strong culture of froyo concept Suzy's Swirl.

NRA, PepsiCo release 3rd foodservice careers video

January 29, 2015

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation released its third installment of Project Taste Test – Servin' Up Successful Careers video in…

State of the Union puts minimum wage, 30-hour work week, joint employer issues in the spotlight

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

It's been a busy week in Washington. From the State of the Union address to the Supreme Court to more on the minimum wage, here's a round-up of hot public…