Payroll savings in the kitchen: Worth the risk?

by Carolyn Richmond — Partner, Fox Rothschild

With businesses facing continued economic uncertainty, the pressure to find cost savings is greater than ever.  Undeniably, cutting down on overtime costs is…

Petrus Brands names new CFO

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August 17, 2010

Petrus Brands, the parent company of Shane's Rib Shack and Planet Smoothie, has named Carl Jakaitis as its new chief financial officer. Jakaitis assumed the…

Will PeopleMatter change the future of HR tech?

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

A pending software launch could change how restaurant operators interface with the employee management cycle.

When it's time to hire, look for learners

by Michael Harms — Sr. Business Analyst, People Report - Black Box Intelligence

Odds are you’ve never met my mother. That’s too bad. Think Betty White with darker hair. My mom is one of the sweetest people you’ll ever meet and her cinnamon…

Quiznos preps for international expansion

August 8, 2010

Quiznos today announced its plan for global growth, an initiative that entails opening new stores in about 15 more countries and territories within two years.

How the evil HR guy is messing with this job market

by Joni Doolin — CEO, People Report

Fast Casual Executive Summit to shake up industry segment

July 26, 2010

With the theme of Shaken, Not Stirred, the 2010 Fast Casual Executive Summit has been designed to take restaurant-industry operators out of their comfort zones…

People - The threshold to success

by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America

As CEO of a predominately franchised chain of restaurants, I often challenge my team to examine the differences between the high and low restaurant sales…

Souper Salad names Ward Olgreen president and CEO

July 12, 2010

Souper Salad Inc., parent company of Souper Salad and Grandy's restaurants, has named Ward Olgreen as its new president and CEO. The appointment of Olgreen…

Driving Operational Excellence

Labor costs are one of the biggest expenses QSR operators face. Workforce management automation can help ensure the hiring of more productive employees…

Leave Me Alone---I'm trying to work!

by Michael Harms — Sr. Business Analyst, People Report - Black Box Intelligence

Okay, so unemployment is at 10% and the economy has lost over 8 million jobs since this recession began. You don't have to be an economist to know that this…

Newk's Express to enter Georgia market

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June 15, 2010

Two franchise groups have signed deals with Newk's Express Café to enter the markets of Atlanta and Athens, Ga.

People Report: Engage employees now or lose them

The People Report Summer Camp Conference focused on strategies and tools to help operators retain their top employees.

Genghis Grill partners with PeopleMatter for 90-day HR software trial

June 13, 2010

PeopleMatter has chosen Dallas-based Genghis Grill to receive a complimentary 90-day trial of its Tax Credit Processing module within the PeopleMatter Talent…

Quiznos hires fired Subway 'Good Samaritan'

June 13, 2010

A Quiznos in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is trying to capitalize on the ill will aimed at a nearby Subway in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, after management there fired an…

Genghis Grill partners with PeopleMatter for 90-day HR software trial

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June 13, 2010

PeopleMatter has chosen Dallas-based Genghis Grill to receive a complimentary 90-day trial of its Tax Credit Processing module within the PeopleMatter Talent…

Quiznos hires fired Subway 'Good Samaritan'

June 13, 2010

A Quiznos in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is trying to capitalize on the ill will aimed at a nearby Subway in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, after management there fired an…

Firehouse Subs names Robin Peters executive director of public safety foundation

June 8, 2010

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has announced the appointment of Robin Peters as executive director. She joins the organization bringing more than…

People Report Summer Camp offers HR insights

June 8, 2010

People Report Summer Camp Conference opened last night in Frisco, Texas, just outside of Dallas. The conference includes sessions today and tomorrow on topics…

Firehouse Subs names Robin Peters executive director of public safety foundation

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June 8, 2010

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has announced the appointment of Robin Peters as executive director. She joins the organization bringing more than…