Operators are learning that giveaways can carry hefty price tags.While slashed prices and freebies can help to promote new food items and reignite brand awareness, they also can lead to operational nightmares that compromise a company’s good will...
There’s no substitute for experience, especially in the restaurant industry. In the following special report, Nation’s Restaurant News asked seven successful restaurant executives to share their most powerful lessons from the school of hard knocks...
GOLDEN Colo. Boston Market said it would offer military veterans a discount at all of its 530 stores as part of a partnership with the Veterans Advantage card membership program. Veterans Advantage members can show their cards at any Boston...
MINNEAPOLIS Haagen-Dazs, the 250-unit frozen treat chain, said Friday it planned to grow its business by scooping up opportunities resulting from the recession. An abundance of prime real estate and favorable lease terms, the many people...
Wendy’s and McDonald’s, two of the largest quick-service chains, said they would either purchase or explore sourcing cage-free eggs, as animal welfare, the environment and food quality and safety become more forceful trends in foodservice. ...
SEATTLE Taco Del Mar, the 244-unit Mexican fast-casual chain, has named former Dunkin’ Brands and Taco Bell executive Larry Destro as its new president and chief executive. Destro, who most recently served as president of CB Manufacturing...
BROOMFIELD Colo. Noodles & Company, a 210-unit fast-casual chain, said Wednesday it has hired advertising and marketing veteran Dan Fogarty as vice president of marketing. Fogarty had worked with Noodles president, chairman and chief...
GREENWOOD VILLAGE Colo. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. said Thursday it would increase advertising and add new menu items to spark sales after its profit was nearly halved in the first quarter. As a 425-unit casual-dining chain, Red Robin...
EDMOND Okla. Privately held Eateries Inc., parent to the Garfield’s Restaurant & Pub chain, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this month. Eateries reported estimated liabilities that totaled between $10 million and $50...
