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.
MIAMI Burger King Corp. has debuted two conjoined mini-burgers, billed as a limited-time offer, in at least one New York City store and in Southern New England after the elf-sized product has shown success abroad. At least one Burger King...
JANUARYHOWARD SCHULTZ replaced JIM DONALD as president and chief executive of Seattle-based Starbucks Corp.NEAL YANOFSKY resigned as president of Richmond Heights, Mo.-based Panera Bread Co.MIKE SHUMSKY was named...
The movement to WEB-ACCESSED, CENTRALLY HOSTED BACK-OFFICE SOFTWARE AND SERVICES—including those for purchasing, inventory, production, human resources management and scheduling—gained momentum. Some operators cited as the reasons for...
GOLD & SILVER PLATECHARLIE TROTTER, the pioneering chef-owner of the fine-dining Charlie Trotter’s restaurant in Chicago, was presented with the 2008 Gold Plate award at a gala event held in Chicago in May. The award is given annually...
LOUISVILLE Ky. Yum! Brands Inc., parent of the KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Long John Silver’s and A&W Restaurants brands, said it is stepping up efforts to lower its carbon footprint and operate more eco-friendly restaurants, according to the...
DOMINO’S PIZZA returned its long-lost legacy of quick delivery to its brand message with the January rollout of the “You Got 30 Minutes” campaign. Domino’s, remember, differentiated itself from larger competitors in the mid-1980s with a guarantee...
Wishing one’s life away is something I find offensive, even in tough times like these. But it certainly isn’t a stretch to say that most people are eagerly awaiting the chance to say good riddance to 2008.This week’s issue of Nation’s Restaurant...
It’s easy these days for employees to worry and become distracted when they are surrounded by news of layoffs and other cost-cutting measures. Now more than ever employers need to step up communication efforts so employees stay engaged and...
NATIONAL HARBOR Md. —Mentoring, best career paths for promotion, social networking and the challenges of balancing personal life and work were among the key topics a panel of industry executives addressed in a roundtable discussion...
DENTON Texas —When times get tough, franchisees need options, communication and education, according to officials at Pizza Inn, a 325-unit chain based here. The pizza-buffet concept, which...
