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.
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...
The softening economy may be causing résumés and job applications to pile up for some restaurant operators, but the influx of job seekers does not eliminate the need to thoroughly screen future employees, said Bill Angott, chief...
It’s a buyers’ market out there for well-capitalized and experienced franchisees looking to increase the size of their operations by buying company-owned outlets their franchisors are eager to sell.A rare alignment of regulatory changes in federal...
ATLANTA Pano's and Paul's, the flagship operation of Pano Karatassos' Buckhead Life Restaurant Group, likely will relocate, possibly with a new name, when its lease expires next April, a company spokeswoman said. Spokeswoman Jennifer...
Boasting priceless views of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan and propelled by a formidable kitchen equipment package, Sixteen in the new Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago is poised to be a major player in two culinary realms: fine...
