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…

Red Book Connect launches ACAdvisor module for HotSchedules

January 16, 2015

The ACAdvisor helps businesses track, manage and monitor ACA employment statuses.

Push is on for paid sick leave

January 16, 2015

The president is backing The Healthy Families Act, which requires employers with 15 or more employees to offer up to a week of paid sick time.

NRAEF develops first-ever Food And Beverage Service Competency Model

January 16, 2015

The model provides a framework for understanding career opportunities within the industry, and aligns with other industry models to demonstrate common…

House passes bill defining full-time as 40 hours per week

January 9, 2015

The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 30 this week, which if it becomes law would set the definition of full-time work to 40 hours per week.

Pizza Inn Holdings Inc. hopes investors will RAVE about new name

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Pizza Inn Holdings Inc., the parent company of Pie Five Pizza Co. and Pizza Inn, has announced that it is changing its name to RAVE Restaurant Group Inc.…

Strong growth ahead in 2015, predicts the IFA, but threats are looming

While the economic forecast is strong, headwinds caused by the NRLB's joint employer ruling, minimum wage hikes and ACA implementation could curtail QSR…

NRA study: Most employees proud to work in the restaurant industry

January 6, 2015

The study details the opinions of nearly 5,100 Americans who currently work or formerly worked in the industry, as well as those who own or operate restaurants.

Chipotle responds to NYPD 'hands up' flap

December 29, 2014

A 'spontaneous, unplanned action taken by an individual crew member' toward a group of New York police officers has caused a flap for Chipotle.

Jimmy John's noncompete agreements to be investigated by NY AG

December 23, 2014

New York's Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman reportedly plans to investigate the legality of Jimmy John's noncompete agreements. According to the…

NLRB issues complaints against McDonald's as joint employer

December 22, 2014

The joint-employer model is expected to have a significant impact on franchised restaurant businesses.

Minimum wage employees in 21 states to get a raise in the New Year

December 19, 2014

Twenty-one states are positioned to raise their minimum wages on Jan. 1. According to a news release from the Employment Policies Institute, other cities and…

Starbucks China opens new reserve store, rolls out partner exchange program

December 18, 2014

The Chengdu Taikoo Li store features Sichuan-inspired tiles, silk artwork by local craftsmen, and a warm wood tone interior similar to the materials used in…