operations

Survey: Operators Looking for 'New Twists on Familiar';Distributors Must Question Market Testing of

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 07, 2005

NEW YORK - Foodservice operators are looking for food manufacturers and, by association, distributors to provide new products that feature new flavors and...

'Attention, Starbucks M&A execs'

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 31, 2013

After seeing what Starbucks’ management did last quarter, Washington may want to turn over its operations.

Foodservice Acquisitions Require Determination, Tenacity

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 13, 2005

"Due to the current mindset of the active acquirers, a seller should expect a deal to take longer to consummate than it normally does, if they are to obtain...

Leadership

Saladworks' social media strategy

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jan. 17, 2014

When Donaberger first started at Saladworks, the Conshohocken, Pa.-based chain had 10,000 Facebook fans and 1,000 Twitter followers. In the span of just over a year, he has more than doubled its Facebook fans to 26,000 and quadrupled Twitter followers to more than 4,000.

PFG Records 3Q Sales, Earnings Growth

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 02, 2005

Sales in the broadline distribution segment increased approximately 7.5% in the third quarter compared with the prior year period, said Bob Sledd, chairman...

Arcade concepts

Feb. 28, 2014

Part arcade, part bar, a new breed of tavern is vying for younger beer fans.

U of Georgia to Host Produce Food Safety Workshop

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 24, 2006

The workshop is designed to teach produce professionals safe farming and handling practices and the three-day session will feature discussions of the latest...

Six trends that had pulses quickening at the RLC

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 02, 2014

Two days into a think tank for 1,200 restaurant executives, a half-dozen currents hijacked the discussions.

Produce Groups Publish Food Safety Guidelines for Supply Chain

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 25, 2006

Developed by a group of leading produce food safety experts and representatives of operations within the industry, the document provides food safety guidance...

The week’s 5 head-spinning moments: The little things

By Peter Romeo on May 02, 2014

Taco Bell sets breakfast goals, Outback’s Tim Gannon assumes a new mission, Famous Dave’s exits the interior-design business and an acquisition puts a little-known consumer heartthrob on a fast growth track. If that’s news to you, read on.

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