operations

Dunkin' Brands names Jeff Miller as executive chef and vice president of product innovation

Jun. 25, 2014

Chef Jeff Miller has spent 11 years at Dunkin’ Brands, working under Frankenthaler, the first of what proved to be a parade of fine-dining chefs to enter chain R&D kitchens. Miller will now oversee a 22-person culinary team at the franchisor.

Woodard Named President, ceo of Sysco-Quebec

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 19, 2007

Woodard, who is currently cfo of Canadian foodservice operations, will assume her new role effective July 1.Woodard, 44, began her Sysco career in 1995 as a...

Starbucks to test pickup orders from its app

Jul. 18, 2014

In a test in an undisclosed market, the coffee chain will allow customers to place pickup orders from their smartphones later this year.

25 Smart Menu Moves

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 07, 2007

Menu items have to work hard for a living. They must fit with the concept. Sound and taste good. Make money, of course. And fall within the skill set and...

Operations

A turning point for POS

By Sara Rush Wirth on Dec. 15, 2014

Apple Pay. Tap-and-Go. PayPal. EMV. In the ever-evolving world of payment, restaurants are being forced to reevaluate their POS systems and potentially spend large sums to upgrade with the times.

Inside the Ingredients

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 07, 2008

Health headlines can change as frequently as a seasonal menu. Nevertheless, Americans eat them up. To stay in touch with the latest research (and perhaps be a step ahead of your customers), here’s what’s happening withsome of the ingredients you purchase for your menu.

How restaurants should prepare for Hurricane Harvey

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 25, 2017

Weather experts say Hurricane Harvey, due to hit Texas tonight or tomorrow morning, could be the most powerful storm the nation has seen since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Here's how restaurant experts advise the industry to prepare.

Fox River Foods Receives IFMA

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 13, 2008

The IFMA Excellence in Distribution Award pays tribute to a corporate or independent distribution organization that has demonstrated excellence in the...

Emerging Brands

Amazon Go now open to the public

By Greg Lindenberg, Editor, CSP on Jan. 22, 2018

After a year of tweaking and testing, the cashierless convenience store will admit general consumers.

Two Different Kinds of Company Sales: the Stand Alone and the Fold-In

By Restaurant Business Staff on Apr. 17, 2009

The Stand Alone PurchaseIn this scenario, the acquired company continues to operate at its current facilities with the majority of its management and staff...

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