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To enhance sales and service—and generate consumer buzz—operators in several segments are exploring bring-your-own-technology initiatives targeting users of wireless mobile-computing devices and cell phones.Among the concepts with such ongoing...
DALLAS Brinker International Inc., parent to the Chili’s Grill & Bar and other casual-dining chains, said Monday it has entered into a new $215 million revolving credit facility. The new unsecured, three-year facility replaces the company...
ATLANTA —The Coca-Cola Co. has relaunched its website, www.cokesolutions.com, to help Coke’s customers increase sales and improve operations. The revamped site includes such features as...
The old caricature of the sommelier as Basil Fawlty with a tastevin may have faded, but restaurant wine pros still suffer from an image problem. Reports in consumer and wine press that customers are fed up with the quality of service indicate a...
A37-year veteran of the foodservice industry, Greg Dollarhyde took on the roles of president and chief executive at Zoe’s Kitchen, a 21-unit fast-casual chain, in December. Based in Birmingham, Ala., Zoe’s Kitchen offers Mediterranean-inspired...
Shareable, economical family-style platters may fit well in these penny-pinching times, but they also have more lighthearted and decadent appeal, as they call to mind feelings of generosity and conviviality. From chains to high-end white...
CHICAGO —The National Restaurant Association has named the recipients of its 2009 Kitchen Innovations Award. The NRA said award recipients provide high-tech solutions that boost efficiency and...
Server-to-customer menu merchandising is a complex art that is commonly misunderstood, hastily taught and challenging to master.Contrary to popular belief, selling inside the four walls is neither a single thing nor a simple process. It is a skill...