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 Seth MacFarlane, the creator of the “Family Guy” TV show, reportedly has created ads for Burger King Corp. that will appear on an online series called “Seth MacFarlane’s Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy." The show will be syndicated...
There’s no question that embracing local, seasonal ingredients is a practice and a philosophy widely adopted by chefs and restaurants around the country. But serving organic and/or local food is just one facet of environmentally conscious...
BOSTON —Massachusetts restaurateurs say they are feeling ill over their governor’s recent proposal to increase employer contributions to fund the skyrocketing costs associated with the state’s year...
Looking to benefit from Starbucks’ tribulations, smaller specialty coffee chains are continuing to grow unit counts and sales by making their offerings more convenient and improving their value perceptions. National...
McDonald’s recently rolled out a new fryer that uses about 40 percent less cooking oil and 6 percent less energy than the high-efficiency fryers the chain already uses. Harrah’s Entertainment in Atlantic City, N.J., buys 1.1 million fewer...
As the economy continues to wither and commodity costs remain sky high, operators looking to cut costs and avoid menu price hikes are seeking strength in numbers as it applies to purchasing.Across the country purchasing groups that harness the...
ATLANTA —In a clear sign that nontraditional media are playing a larger role in the marketing efforts of major restaurant chains, Arby’s Restaurant Group Inc. recently concluded a three-week campaign...
So you want your company to be more green. Maybe your customers demand it, maybe you hope it will save money in the long run, maybe you actually would like to try to protect the environment.Not as green as you thinkBut being truly eco-friendly can...
With rising minimum wages equalizing pay rates among restaurants, pay is becoming less of a factor in attracting hourly workers, said operators, who noted they are looking for other ways to recruit and retain their workforces.A recent study by the...
