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 Steven Starr — President, starrdesign

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

Iowa Culver's team members win $50K

February 23, 2016

The Culver's restaurant in Sioux Center, Iowa, is the winner of the 2015 Culver's Crew Challenge.

Technology: A brand-driver or a necessary evil?

by Steven Starr — President, starrdesign

Allowing your guests to view menus, place orders and read nutritional information while at home or on-the-go is paramount. But just because we can, should we…

McDonald's: Survey revealing pessimistic attitudes of franchisees is outdated

February 19, 2016

An internal annual survey of McDonald's franchisees taken in October revealed that only 14 percent of U.S. franchisees agreed or strongly agreed that the…

Del Taco wins 2016 'Franchise Times' Dealmakers Award

February 19, 2016

Del Taco Restaurants Inc was named a winner in the fourth annual "Franchise Times" Dealmakers awards.

PAR Brink POS completes integration with HotSchedules

February 19, 2016

AR Tech Inc, a provider of point-of-sale solutions to the restaurant industry, announced the complete integration of PAR's Brink POS with HotSchedules, a…