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Star search

 By Kelly Killian on Apr. 07, 2014

With more restaurants competing for the same great talent, operators are getting creative about how they find and attract the best and brightest.

Operations

Mixing it up with new mixers

 By Restaurant Business Staff on May 13, 2006

Powered commercial mixers have long been around to lighten the load and handle large volumes, but a new generation of machines boasts the versatility, speed, custom colors and compact design to consider an upgrade.

Menus do a wheelie

By Patricia Cobe on May 09, 2014

Menu carts are on a roll in the design menu world, appealing to millennials’ desire for more choices and visual stimulation, and restaurants beyond Chinatown are jumping on.

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Growth trend: beards

By Steve Coomes on May 14, 2014

How restaurants are addressing the growing beard trend.

FPI Opens Door to Foodservice Distributors and Groups

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 29, 2006

"With the success we've had in attracting foodservice operators to join our association, it was a natural progression to expand the membership to include...

Starbucks replaces tuition plan with online degree program

Jun. 16, 2014

The company is partnering with Arizona State University to allow employees tuition benefits, including full coverage for the final two years of school.

Yontz Named President of SPS

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 04, 2007

Yontz, who assumes responsibility for the company's day-to-day operations, previously was the firm's executive vice president of sales and marketing. He has...

Former Burger King Pres. to lead Umami Burger Group growth

Jul. 08, 2014

The restaurant group that operates Umami Burger and 800 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria has named Paul Clayton, former president of Burger King and CEO of Jamba Juice, to head the company as it plans expansion into Chicago, Las Vegas and beyond.

Sysco Promotes Two Executives in Texas Subsidiaries

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 21, 2007

Theodore R. Murray II has been promoted to executive vice president of Sysco Food Services of Houston. He currently serves as senior vice president of Sysco...

McDonald's tests 1-minute drive-thru service guarantee

Aug. 05, 2014

At some South Florida McDonald's locations, customers are given timers when they pay at the drive-thru window. If it takes longer than 60 seconds to get their food, their next meal is free.

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