The autocratic design of the modern classroom, with the teacher in front lecturing dutiful pupils aligned in symmetrical rows, traces its roots back to 14th century Heidelberg, Germany.That same format was adopted throughout Europe and then...
GOLDEN Colo. After a difficult fiscal year, Good Times Restaurants Inc. is hoping for better results in 2009 by repositioning itself as a higher-quality burger brand and by avoiding the discounting of its larger fast-food competitors. ...
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...
LAS VEGAS Leading restaurant industry lenders GE Capital, Irwin Franchise Capital, Wells Fargo Foothill and Trinity Capital agree that while the rules of the game have changed, operators still can find financing in the new year. Speaking...
CARROLLTON Texas T.G.I. Friday’s Monday introduced a new macaroni and cheese dish to menus at more than 600 of its U.S. units after conducting a nationwide search for the ultimate comfort food. The entree was inspired by Rick Massa, 58, a...
Back in 2000, when technology stocks were crashing and dragging the American economy toward the last recession, Scott Shaw saw an opportunity in new media where others saw only risk. Shaw, who by then had spent 17 years with three separate...
LAS VEGAS January McDonald’s Corp. “showcase” venue on the legendary Strip here, opened last month with some high-tech Vegas-style touches for consumers and employees, an updated point-of-sale system, and advanced cooking equipment. ...
Eager to plug leaks in their beverage cost and rein in bar inventory in an economy that makes every bottom-line dollar precious, operators are relying on different management technologies for enhanced control. Among the technologies...
LOS ANGELES Long known for its “outside the bun” thinking when it comes to advertising, Taco Bell won recognition for its creative work last year, outranking all other restaurant brands on the “Top Scoring Television Advertisements for 2009” list...