Emergency preparedness

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

When disaster strikes, a restaurant's survival can depend on a good plan.

Extended hours grow more common

But late-night service may pack on pounds, expose workers to risk.

No-match reprieve could be short lived

Homeland Security rewriting regulation to ensure it passes muster.

Meals by mobile

Text messaging could be the ordering avenue of the future.

From part-time to president

Shirlene Lopez began her career sweeping the dining room at Del Taco. Now she's president.

Surveillance integration

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

New technologies are making it easier to mind your store and your revenue.

Tracking trends

POS connectivity helps operators gain quick access to information from multiple stores

Sexual harassment and the QSR

Relationships between supervisors and employees can spell trouble. Here's how to protect yourself.

A sea of change for seafood

Shifting demographics may spawn new opportunities for seafood concepts, or leave them drowning in the wake.

Taking rodents off the menu

Controlling rodents requires taking a hard look at your operation

Beverage trends impact QSR sales

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Energy drinks, bottled water and more are taking over as the consumer's choice.

Bigger burgers beef up business

Burger sizes and prices are changing the quick-serve landscape.

Tailor made

QSR's use the local approach to attract community customers.

NRA show highlights industry's best

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

More than 2,000 exhibitors displayed at the 2007 restaurant show.

Restaurants target real estate for growth

The focus turns to real estate as restaurants look for prime profits.

NRA Show blows into Windy City

Hotel-Motel Show offers trends, insights and more.

Handheld devices carve restaurant niche

Handheld's catch on as quick-serves bid for more efficient operations.

The right stuff

An Arby's operator finds the formula for success.  

Marketing to small fries isn't child's play

by Julie Sturgeon — independent journalist, CEOEditor, Inc.

QSRs lead the way when it comes to marketing to children. 

Finding and retaining the right employees

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Employee screening can help restaurant operators hire and retain the best employees for their business.