When consumers aren’t asleep or deciding where to eat, the odds are they’re watching TV, using the Internet, listening to traditional or satellite radio, reading a magazine, or checking their e-mail, because media use is “the biggest single...
LOS ANGELES —Gerald A. Fernandez, founder and president of the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance, an organization that promotes the economic benefits of diversity within the restaurant, foodservice and lodging industries...
In an industry beset chronically by high rates of worker turnover and criticisms of service, knowing how to pick the best job candidate remains a skill that is rarely taught to managers, according to chain veteran-turned-independent operator Phil...
COLUMBUS Ohio White Castle, an 86-year-old chain with a cult following for its little square burgers, is hoping to cultivate new cravings with a pair of menu additions: spicy chicken nuggets and pulled pork on a bun. Called Buffalo Chicken...
BOSTON —Some people view the world as their oyster. For Jordan Tobins, however, it’s more like a gigantic pie. And like the yeasty dough of a pizza crust, his pie is on the rise. ...
GLENDALE Calif. Pancake specialist IHOP Corp. has agreed to acquire casual-dining behemoth Applebee's International Inc. for $2.1 billion in cash, or $25.50 per share, the parties disclosed Monday morning. The announcement cited a five...
MIAMI Burger King and Wendy’s are recasting this summer's battle of the burgers as a heavyweight event, with both adding hefty choices to their menu this month. Burger King said it would promote its Ultimate Double Whopper—two quarter-pound beef...
“Green is the new black,” declares the website of FreeFoods NYC, an all-organic, prepared-foods café slated to open later this summer in New York. The brainchild of chef Matthew Kenney, FreeFoods NYC will offer smoothies, salads, soups...
