CHICAGO —The recession has thrown a number of challenges at the restaurant industry, but tough times can also inspire new thinking about how to improve operations, said...
OAK BROOK Ill. McDonald's Corp. reported Monday a 5.1-percent increase in global same-store sales in May, which included a 2.8-percent bump in the United States. Same-store sales rose 7.6 percent in Europe and...
CHICAGO —As restaurants face the most challenging operating environment in years, recruiting, training and developing a strong team of employees has never been more...
CHICAGO —Sweeping change happens one step at a time, and the time to start is now, said three men on the forefront of the green movement. Media mogul Ted Turner...
ATLANTA Chick-fil-A is adding to its milk shake options with a smaller size and a new limited-time peach flavor. The 1,440-unit chain said it would now offer its hand-spun milk shakes in 14-ounce and 20-ounce...
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...
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...
Zane Tankel claims he is not afraid of the big, bad recession. Even as much of the casual-dining segment remains battered by the cash-conscious consumers defecting to quick-service eateries, the chief...
CHICAGO The NRA Show continued on Monday, with attendees discussing such varied topics as how to make their restaurants greener and how to hire and train a talented workforce. Media mogul Ted Turner and...
Chip Roman’s love of cooking has been steady throughout his life. His love affair with working in restaurants, however, was a bit rockier. He jump-started his culinary career by working in two of...
