Pretzelmaker debuts pumpkin spice pretzel
Oct 27, 2009
ATLANTA The 360-unit Pretzelmaker chain is offering a pumpkin spice pretzel for the fall, parent company NexCen Brands Inc. said Monday. The new pretzel is topped with a crunchy pumpkin spice blend and drizzled with caramel sauce, which can also...
Panel: Down economy presents chance to fine-tune operations
Oct 26, 2009
DALLAS —Amid cautious optimism that economic woes may be easing, speakers at the recent Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators conference had one message for attendees: Don’t just sit back and wait. ...
Catering software helps organize off-site foodservice business
Oct 26, 2009
Entrepreneurs always are looking for the next million-dollar idea, but restaurateur Michael Attias got his idea for a new business from a million dollars. When Attias grew catering sales to seven figures at his 104-seat Corky’s Bar-B-Q...
Industry toasts honorees, 50 years of MUFSO at anniversary gala
Industry toasts honorees, 50 years of MUFSO at anniversary gala
Oct 26, 2009
DALLAS —James Greco, chief executive of Bruegger’s Bagels, was named Operator of the Year by Nation’s Restaurant News during the Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators conference here recently. The announcement came during...
‘Having Words With’ panelists share their roads to success
‘Having Words With’ panelists share their roads to success
Oct 26, 2009
DALLAS —“Having Words With,” a weekly feature of Nation’s Restaurant News’ print publication, came to life during the 50th annual Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators conference in an animated question...
MUFSO speakers: Use social media to join, influence conversations about your brand
MUFSO speakers: Use social media to join, influence conversations about your brand
Oct 26, 2009
DALLAS Facebook and Twitter, are changing the rules of business, said participants in a discussion on communication strategies during the 50th annual Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators conference. ...
Food fight at KFC, Boston Market, El Pollo Loco
Oct 26, 2009
LOUISVILLE Ky. KFC was looking to grow its “Grilled Nation” roster of consumers who have tried its Kentucky Grilled Chicken with a third national giveaway on Monday, but faced competition from rivals Boston Market and El Pollo Loco, which...
Guests get a ‘Taste of What’s Hot’ at opening reception
Guests get a ‘Taste of What’s Hot’ at opening reception
Oct 26, 2009
DALLAS —The 50th annual Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators conference kicked off with A Taste of What’s Hot: Hot Concepts! Celebration, an event honoring the winners of Nation’s Restaurant News’ 2009...
Panelists offer best global expansion intel
Panelists offer best global expansion intel
Oct 26, 2009
DALLAS McDonald’s and Burger King in their last completed fiscal years opened overseas, illustrating the importance of international expansion to maturing U.S.-based chains. —More than 90...
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