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CHICAGO —One of the hottest questions in the restaurant industry is “What are you doing?” Social-networking sites like Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and LinkedIn have taken over as today’s word...
There are plenty of technologies to weigh during the course of Paul Valle’s workday, both sexy and straightforward. But Valle, Papa Gino’s Holdings Corp. chief information officer, knows that he can’t get distracted as he walks the tightrope...
CHICAGO —Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day for operators looking to spark sales and improve margins, according to panelists gathered to discuss the topic during the National...
As many restaurant companies work to figure out how best to harness the marketing power of social media for the units they have open, Tasti D-Lite is using social networking for the units yet to come. Most of the frozen-treat chain...
GOLDEN Colo. Boston Market, the 530-unit fast-casual chain based here. —Industry veteran Lane Cardwell Jr. has been named president and chief executive of He replaces Rick Arras, who resigned...
EMERYVILLE Calif. Jamba Juice locations to franchisees in an effort to shore up sales and profit and reverse its flagging fortunes. —Jamba Inc. said in late May it would expand its menu...
Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.”—Truman CapoteI’ve made some boneheaded mistakes in my business career.The short list includes failing early on to recognize and develop talented employees, ignoring good advice on site...
When Kenny Lao began selling his restaurant’s dumplings out of a converted postal truck last September, he didn’t anticipate that competitors would threaten his life because they felt he was encroaching on their territory. Lao, who co...
CHICAGO —Five leaders were recognized for their contributions to the advancement of the restaurant and hospitality industries during the 22nd annual Salute to Excellence gala at the Chicago Hilton...
CHICAGO —U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps foodservice workers and facilities were recognized May 16 during the annual National Restaurant Association-sponsored joint services breakfast program...