NRN surveyed over 400 restaurant operators for our latest market leader report. Discover how these industry leaders are leveraging data to shape their strategies and drive success.
The restaurant industry’s prevailing wisdom long has been that entrepreneurs should step aside when their concepts reach a critical mass and require operations expertise.But with the recession battering many restaurant concepts nationwide, that...
Concerned over the effect the economy is having on their businesses, restaurateurs are being forced to rethink how much “green” they can actually spend on environmental practices.Although more operators say they would like to increase their eco...
Chris Dahlender says he has always been committed to creating a better world for his guests, his workers and himself. The owner-operator of Snappy Salads, a two-unit, planet-friendly, fast-casual concept based in Dallas, says that...
LONG BEACH Calif. Steve Kishi has been promoted to chief executive of Super Mex Restaurants Inc. and franchising arm Super Mex Franchise Corp., officials said Friday. Kishi has served as chief operating officer of Super Mex since 2006...
FARMINGTON HILLS Mich. The recession is forcing consumers to cut back even more on dining out, particularly at higher-end restaurants, according to a new survey. The study by market research firm Morpace Inc. found that 48 percent of U.S...
Concerned over the effect the economy is having on their businesses, restaurateurs are being forced to rethink how much "green" they can actually spend on environmental practices. Although more operators say they would like to increase...
NEW YORK Online job advertisements declined by 1 million postings, or 23 percent, over the past two months, according to The Conference Board, a business membership and research organization. In the category of food preparation and...
LOUISVILLE Ky. Yum! Brands Inc. reported Tuesday a 12-percent drop in fourth-quarter profit as one-time charges for refranchising gains and the restructuring of its U.S. business negatively impacted the company’s bottom line. The stronger...
When it comes to quick-service breakfast, the Clown is king. McDonald's fast-food fiefdom over the dawn daypart is so well fortified it owns the category. But that's not keeping competitors from grabbing a growing share of breakfast booty by...