operations

Love and menus and other great ideas this week

By Kelly Killian on Feb. 13, 2014

This week, Google stepped up its menu game, chains courted lovers and people fell for a “dumb” stunt.

Retalix, QlikTech Partner to Provide Distributors with Improved Business Analytics

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 04, 2006

The arrangement will allow Retalix to power its Retalix InSync Analyzer(TM) Business Intelligence application with QlikTech's QlikView engine.The companies...

The week’s head-spinning moments: Darden smackdown edition

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 28, 2014

Competitors and other observers of casual dining’s high drama may need a chiropractor after this week.

IHOP

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 05, 2006

"We congratulate the outstanding commitment and dedication these individuals have shown to the WFF and to the foodservice and hospitality industries," said...

Bold bids for boosting business

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 29, 2014

After a shin kick of a winter, restaurant chains are trying all sorts of ways to goose sales and profits. Here’s a sampling from Dunkin’ Donuts, Chili’s, Famous Dave’s and others.

Pork futures

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 15, 2006

Putting pork on the menu used to be a pretty straightforward proposition.

Leadership

Mix it up with Middle Branch's Lucinda Sterling

By Patricia Cobe on May 27, 2014

With a B.S. in psychology and business, Sterling’s goals did not include professional bartending, but her skills turned out to work to her advantage.

IFDA Distribution Conference & Expo in Atlanta Opens Amid Acclaim

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 15, 2006

"We couldn't be happier. The turnout, enthusiasm and involvement have been outstanding," Steven Potter, senior vice president of industry relations for the...

Workforce

The trouble with tips

By Steve Brooks on Jun. 17, 2014

Business- crushing lawsuits and tedious rules have some operators debating whether it’s time to topple the practice of tipping completely.

Hamilton Retires as President of Retalix; Shaked Assumes Position

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 01, 2007

Hamilton joined Retalix in April 2005, following the acquisition of IDS, the company that he had founded and headed as chairman and ceo. At the time of the...

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