5 ways to get the most out of your supply chain

Having the time and infrastructure to focus on 100 percent of what you purchase could be the difference between a good food product and small savings to a…

HotSchedules launches Global Partnership Network

March 14, 2016

HotSchedules, a provider of mobile technology for the restaurant and hospitality industries, introduced its Global Partnership Network.

Restaurant sales growth weak despite February improvement

March 14, 2016

Chain restaurants posted positive same-store sales growth of 0.4 percent in February after a slow January.

Bob Walter tapped as non-executive chairman of Yum! Brands

March 11, 2016

Yum! Brands has appointed Robert D. Walter to serve as non-executive chairman of the board.

PDQ gets kitchen efficient

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Whether it's a limited-service restaurant or a pizzeria, running an efficient kitchen is key to ensuring smooth operations, a fact that PDQ understood all too…

Why calculating restaurant labor as percentage of sales is foolish: Part 1

by Dave Bennett — President & CEO, Mirus Restaurant Solutions

It's safe to say, the timely collection of relevant, detailed and accurate information is critical to understanding labor costs.

Del Taco has 'incredibly successful year'

March 8, 2016

Del Taco has released Q4 and fiscal year 2015 financial results.

Manitowoc Foodservice debuts as independent, publicly traded company

March 7, 2016

Manitowoc Foodservice Inc, a supplier of commercial foodservice equipment, has debuted as a standalone, publicly traded company following its spinoff from The…

How to deal with renovations, construction

Before completing any renovations or repairs to the property yourself, it’s vital for restaurateurs to understand that landlords often reserve the right to…

Taylor Company earns Dairy Queen 'Vendor of the Year' Award

March 4, 2016

Dairy Queen named Taylor Company as its Red Spoon Vendor of the Year.

4 ways to control your food costs in 2016

by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing

Commodity prices have temporarily fallen and taken some pressure off food cost. Now is the time for strategic buyers to align with manufacturers, distributors…

HotSchedules, QSR Automations partner to bring restaurants operations to Internet of Things

March 4, 2016

HotSchedules has partnered with QSR Automations to bring guest management and kitchen display systems to the Internet of Things.

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen names SVP of Development

March 3, 2016

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc has appointed Steven J. Fricker as senior vice president of Development.

Arcos Dorados celebrates 'Open Doors' program in Latin America

March 2, 2016

Arcos Dorados, the world's largest McDonald's franchisee operating in 20 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, is celebrating the rollout of its…

How managing expectations leads to better return-to-work outcomes

Healthy employees are good for business, but the path from injury to resuming work duties is not always as smooth or efficient as your ordering process.

Del Taco names new SVP of development

March 1, 2016

Del Taco Restaurants Inc has appointed Jeff Little as senior vice president of development.

Captain D's expands development team

March 1, 2016

Captain D's LLC announced that Steve Bielewicz, Jennifer Benjamin and Jeff White have joined the company's development team.

3 changes to PCI mandate that restaurateurs don't understand

Three changes to the PCI DSS mandate have already had dramatic effects on a number of business owners and vendors.

The ROI of Table Tracking Systems

The benefits of table tracking systems may not always be easy to see, but they can provide a significant boost to the bottom line.

Celebrating your food story: The transition of cooked-to-order

by Steve Starr — Chief, starrdesign

Hormone-free, GMO-free and all-natural have become commonplace terms — simply because customers demand it.