MUFSO anniversary inspires reflection on five rich decades of industry history
MUFSO anniversary inspires reflection on five rich decades of industry history
Jan 05, 2009
From Oct. 4-7 MUFSO 2009 will celebrate its golden anniversary, marking five decades of Multiunit Foodservice Operators conferences. The upcoming MUFSO in Dallas truly will be a celebration of this important industry event. But more important it...
Sharing the top spot: More co-CEOs emerge
Jan 05, 2009
DENVER Two major restaurant companies named co-chief executives on Monday, elevating seasoned lieutenants into top-rung roles in the first major management changes of 2009. Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. promoted president and chief...
Prime locations, calm commodity prices may offer some relief in ’09
Prime locations, calm commodity prices may offer some relief in ’09
Jan 05, 2009
Restaurant operators nationwide are arming themselves with value promotions, new menu offerings and continued cost cutting to fight against what is shaping up to be a challenging 2009.The year ahead is not likely to provide the industry with its...
Operators scrutinize ad dollars to maximize ROI
Jan 05, 2009
Like all restaurateurs, Dan McDonald wants to be sure he’s not wasting his marketing budget, especially in a year that looks as challenging as 2009 is projected to be.But tracking the return on investment for all his advertising, including for...
Outlook 2009: West
Outlook 2009: West
Jan 05, 2009
In the West, operators say they are hoping for the best but preparing for the worst in 2009.California, by far the largest state in the region, is expected to remain a challenging market for restaurants as consumers cut back on discretionary...
Friendly tests Express fast-casual variant, plans ice-cream-only model for on-site ops
Friendly tests Express fast-casual variant, plans ice-cream-only model for on-site ops
Jan 05, 2009
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Outlook 2009: Southwest-Mountain
Outlook 2009: Southwest-Mountain
Jan 05, 2009
The Southwest-Mountain region seems well positioned to weather the economic storm in 2009, according to operators and state restaurant association executives.The region includes the top three states ranked by expected sales growth in the National...
Whataburger names Bird technology chief
Jan 05, 2009
CORPUS CHRISTI Texas Brinker International Inc. She succeeds former CIO Scott Parr, who reportedly has become a consultant in the Dallas area. —Whataburger Inc. has appointed Karen Bird to the post of chief information officer...
TemporaryChef.com founder fires up new full-time gig
Jan 05, 2009
In an industry where half of the employees are younger than 30, staying gainfully employed in restaurants as one gets older can be challenging, especially in the high-pressured, fast-moving back-of-the-house. Never mind the...
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