Corner Bakery

Leadership

Bay Area seafood chain enlists industry vets for expansion push

The changes include giving casual-dining veteran Mike Hislop a bigger role.

Workforce

How to train employees to be nice

Earlier this year, it was reported that McDonald’s was encouraging its franchisees to train workers to be less rude to customers. But several operators we spoke to feel that hiring the right kind of people from the start is the best way to ensure your staff has the gift of customer service.

The former head of Le Duff and Corner Bakery is taking the reins of a small growth chain.

Corner Bakery Cafe has appointed Justin Lambeth as CMO, whose consumer packaged goods experience will help lead the chain’s innovation and growth efforts.

Today’s restaurant guests demand both speed and quality. For operators to deliver on that need means taking a look around the kitchen—beyond the ingredients.

Chains ranking highest in their competitive set deliver more than just good food. They’re winning in all aspects of the dining experience, from service to convenience.

The arrival of spring produce is inspiring operators to toss together new entree salads.

Roark Capital’s chain expanded its menu with grilled flatbreads and a Pick Any Two menu

Corner Bakery Cafe shows why a company that plays together stays together.

Building a strong corporate culture is key to running a successful restaurant company today, agreed four CEOs of chains.

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