Content about Environment

April 16, 2012
Growth Chains Update: Class of 2007
Revisiting three aspiring concepts that weathered five tough years.
April 4, 2012
Study: Diners cautious regardless of financial situation
NPD: Consumers have varying reason for dining out less
March 6, 2012
Panda Express tests new container
"Paw Plates" let customers try a variety of entrees
March 5, 2012
Generating jobs
Restaurants build programs to open units, train workers and create opportunities
February 6, 2012
Growth Chains: Currito
Brothers aim to build fast-casual burrito chain with focus on global flavors.
January 25, 2012
Industry groups respond to State of the Union address
NRA officials urged U.S. lawmakers to accelerate foodservice growth
January 9, 2012
Returning veterans need industry support
Opinion: Businesses should hire former military men and women.
December 26, 2011
Industry experts forecast 2012 trends
Covering menu trends, franchising growth and everything in between, NRN taps industry experts to discuss 2012
December 1, 2011
10 ‘green’ things at LYFE Kitchen
Step into the eco-friendly LYFE Kitchen restaurant
November 7, 2011
Corn-based ethanol subsidies push prices skyward
Operators voice concerns over federal tax credit for corn-based ethanol producers
November 7, 2011
Sustainable design
Renewables gain traction as products improve, mindsets change
October 28, 2011
Cracker Barrel debuts electric car charge stations
Cracker has opened electric car charging stations at several restaurants
October 25, 2011
Gatti's Pizza debuts fast-casual concept
Gatti's specializes in make-your own pizzas, sandwiches, salads
October 18, 2011
Starbucks to sell new coffee roast
Blonde roast aims to widen chain’s appeal, level competition
October 10, 2011
Health concerns
NRN executive editor Robin Lee Allen shares insights from the Oct. 10 issue
September 20, 2011
Q&A: Scott Shotter of Moe’s Southwest Grill
NRN talks with Moe's Southwest Grill about going green
September 9, 2011
Subway's new eco-friendly stores continue 'green' efforts
Solar panels, low-flow faucets among sustainable installations
September 6, 2011
A look at two 'green' McDonald's units
Sustainability efforts restaurant-wide in California and North Carolina
September 5, 2011
Learning environment
Restaurant operators across the country are finding that heightened environmental awareness can be a good thing for business.
September 2, 2011
Foodservice goes back to school
Restaurant companies get involved in school food programs as childhood obesity rates climb
August 22, 2011
Darden goes greener at HQ
Solar panel roofing to reduce energy use at LEED certified campus
August 5, 2011
Restaurant gets real on recycling
Alterra Coffee Roasters is committed to becoming a zero-waste operation
August 2, 2011
Meet the 2011 Hot Concepts! Award winners
Restaurant concepts use bold tactics and have outstanding creativity and strong performances
July 25, 2011
Alton Brown: Molecular gastronomy won’t replace cooking basics
Alton Brown talks molecular gastronomy and salt at ACF convention
July 13, 2011
Restaurants, NRA debut ‘Kids LiveWell’
More than 15,000 restaurants participate in NRA's new program
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