Operations

With 2,415 units in the United States, Little Caesars Pizza is continuing to grow in these tough economic times by recruiting franchisees from the growing ranks of former auto industry careerists who’ve lost their jobs due to cutbacks, said Dave...

It took a lot of convincing to get chef Pierluigi Trotta to move from Britain to Russia, but once he arrived in Moscow he discovered a dynamic dining scene and many eager cooks.Anative of Switzerland, born to Italian parents, Trotta started...

An increasing number of hotel foodservice operations are growing their businesses by cultivating their farm-to-table offerings—sometimes literally.From on-site terrace and grounds gardens to expanded programs for sourcing products locally, hotel...

SEATTLE Starbucks Coffee customers would be more likely to renew their patronage if the chain lowered its prices instead of adding new menu items. —With the shell-shocked consumer economy...

DALLAS Chili’s Grill & Bar has launched a promotion aimed at getting college football fans to use the chain's food and logo in their tailgating festivities. As part of the 2008 Tailgate Tour, a team from Chili's will stop at 15 college...

NEW YORK Delaware North Cos. said it has been chosen after a two-year bidding process to turn Aqueduct Race Track into a “racino” featuring 4,500 slot machines, several restaurants, an events center, conference hall, hotel and retail operation. ...

DALLAS Pizza Hut has introduced a new application for Facebook that allows consumers to place a delivery order without leaving the social-networking website. Pizza Hut said it was the fist national pizza chain to introduce the application...

OAKVILLE Ontario Sweeping down from the North, a new competitor in the quickservice fray is counting on a space-efficient store footprint and a streamlined kitchen equipment package to recommend its brand of fresh teppanyaki-style Japanese food to...