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.
DALLAS Chili’s Grill & Bar, after taking a barb from Drew Carey, has offered to make the comedian and “Price Is Right” game-show host an honorary manager for a day. Todd Diener, president of the casual-dining chain, issued...
GOLDEN Colo. Boston Market said Thursday it named Fallon Minneapolis its advertising agency to help “reconnect with lapsed customers and attract a new generation” of patrons for the 550-unit chicken chain. Fallon Minneapolis will handle...
MENOMENEE FALLS Wis. Cousins Subs has named Mark P. Cairns director of franchise sales, filling a position that had been vacant for about six months as the 150-unit sandwich chain readies to expand. In his new role, Cairns’ responsibilities...
From Oct. 4-7 MUFSO 2009 will celebrate its golden anniversary, marking five decades of Multiunit Foodservice Operators conferences. The upcoming MUFSO in Dallas truly will be a celebration of this important industry event. But more important it...
DENVER Two major restaurant companies named co-chief executives on Monday, elevating seasoned lieutenants into top-rung roles in the first major management changes of 2009. Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. promoted president and chief...
Restaurant operators nationwide are arming themselves with value promotions, new menu offerings and continued cost cutting to fight against what is shaping up to be a challenging 2009.The year ahead is not likely to provide the industry with its...
Midwest restaurant operators are bracing for a lean year of high unemployment and expected dips in both consumer traffic and disposable income levels.To combat the trends, independent and chain operators alike will employ various tactics in 2009...
Like all restaurateurs, Dan McDonald wants to be sure he’s not wasting his marketing budget, especially in a year that looks as challenging as 2009 is projected to be.But tracking the return on investment for all his advertising, including for...
In the West, operators say they are hoping for the best but preparing for the worst in 2009.California, by far the largest state in the region, is expected to remain a challenging market for restaurants as consumers cut back on discretionary...
