IT exec changes at EPL, Back Bay, IHOP, Red Robin
IT exec changes at EPL, Back Bay, IHOP, Red Robin
Apr 10, 2008
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Starbucks tries giveaway cards, self-serve to boost traffic
Apr 09, 2008
SEATTLE After giving away 8-ounce samples of its new Pike Place Roast coffee, Starbucks is trying to hook more patrons on the blend by offering free 12-ounce cups in select markets. Inserts this week in the Los Angeles Times, The New York...
GAO opens school feeder investigation
Apr 08, 2008
WASHINGTON The Government Accountability Office said Tuesday that it has opened an investigation into potential contract abuses by foodservice management companies involved with the National School Lunch Program. Kate Brown, a spokeswoman...
FS/TEC ’08 boasts slate of educational programs
FS/TEC ’08 boasts slate of educational programs
Apr 07, 2008
GRAPEVINE TEXAS —The educational program of the foodservice industry’s leading technology conference, FS/TEC, will run here April 16-19 and cover issues as diverse as “Putting the ‘Green’ in IT” and “Digital Menu Boards & Mobile...
Chains tap new digital marketing options to target specific groups
Chains tap new digital marketing options to target specific groups
Apr 07, 2008
More chains are augmenting traditional advertising media by using innovative digital channels to reach particular kinds of core users through new targeted-marketing efforts. Wendy’s International has conducted two digital campaigns to...
Tropical flavor and decor push smoothie concept’s progress
Tropical flavor and decor push smoothie concept’s progress
Apr 07, 2008
DESTIN FLA. —Last year, Tropical Smoothie Cafe declared June 21 the first annual National Flip Flop Day, a celebration of summer, flip flops and fun. This year, the 260-unit fast-casual chain is...
Jamba’s a.m. menu tries to wake up sales as smoothie rivals loom
Jamba’s a.m. menu tries to wake up sales as smoothie rivals loom
Apr 07, 2008
EMERYVILLE CALIF. Jamba Juice smoothie shops nationwide have experienced sluggish sales as the company’s stock has fallen into a tail-spin, is pinning turnaround hopes on new breakfast offerings being showcased in a free-smoothie promotion this...
Kahala names president of franchising arm
Kahala names president of franchising arm
Apr 07, 2008
SCOTTSDALE Ariz. Industry veteran Chris Prasifka has been promoted to president of Kahala Franchise Corp., the franchisor of such restaurant concepts as Blimpie, Cold Stone Creamery, Taco Time and Cereality. The job is apparently a new post...
Industry still hiring despite economic woes, recruiter says
Industry still hiring despite economic woes, recruiter says
Apr 07, 2008
If Southern California restaurant operators have slowed down their hiring to save costs, recruiter Brad Metzger hasn’t noticed it yet, at least not among the fine-dining operators that are his clients. The workforce is still very...
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