operations

Week in Franchising, June 28, 2012

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 28, 2012

Established franchisors make big moves, including acquisitions, shuffling management, and entering new markets.

Industry is forced to adopt EFR standards

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 30, 2003

EFR UPDATE: STAYING AHEADOF THE 800-lb GORILLAIndustry is forced to adopt EFR standardsAbout half a dozen years after it was launched, the industry...

Technology

T.G.I. Friday's mobile payment app: Engaging the customer

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 12, 2012

In April, T.G.I. Friday's released its own mobile payment app. While many foodservice operations have embraced mobile apps for location services, coupon offers or linking into reward programs, proprietary mobile payment apps are still somewhat unchartered territory. In the quick serve arena, Dunkin Donuts just released its own mobile payment system, and Starbucks partnered with Square for its system.

Do as I say

By Bill Main on Apr. 08, 2004

I watched the final episode of "The Apprentice" last week. I admit that I've become intrigued with how Donald Trump leads the contestants vying for a coveted position in his company.

The Week in Ideas, April 1, 2013

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 01, 2013

Bad ideas. Good ideas. Questionable ideas. And a couple of restaurants doing what restaurants are supposed to do: show hospitality.

No class to overtime suit, Claim Jumper says

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 07, 2004

The parent of the Claim Jumper restaurant chain said it would ask a court to reverse the certification of an employee lawsuit as a class action because most of the assistant kitchen managers included as co-plaintiffs don't want to take part.

Performance Foodservice Launches Enhanced Website and New Blog

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 19, 2013

RICHMOND, VA (June 19, 2013)—Performance Foodservice launched two key digital communications initiatives – a redesigned website...

Best Brands Completes Multifoods Acquisition

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 25, 2005

EAGEN, MN - The owners of Best Brands Corp., the local manufacturer and distributor of bakery products, announced yesterday that have closed on their...

Financing

Buying time

By Amanda Baltazar on Dec. 01, 2013

A sluggish economy and skittish consumer spending means operators will continue to keep tight reins on their own spending in the New Year. What is worthy of investment and what’s on the chopping block?

Ahold: U.S. Foodservice Continues Recovery

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 07, 2005

Its American subsidiary based in Columbia, MD, the second largest foodservice distributorship in the U.S., which accounts for 30% of Ahold's sales, reported...

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