Operations

June 19, 2013

Operations

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Expect the Unexpected Brands must prepare restaurants and employees for all types of emergencies.	Kids These Days Being a young leader in the quick-service industry offers a unique set of hurdles—and benefits.
Birth of a Brand What it takes in this day and age to develop a new brand, from conception to launch.	The Great Migration Fine-dining veterans are taking their talents to the fast-casual space.
Shopping the Brand Some brands find the key to quick growth is through partnerships with supermarkets like Whole Foods.	The Sum of Its Parts Is Mimi’s Cafe’s new segmented model all things to all people, or something for everyone?
The Growth 40 Our third-annual report singles out the top large, medium, and small markets in the U.S.	Standout Store: Corner Perk Café Bluffton, South Carolina
The Ultimate Staff Reward Auntie Anne’s takes employee incentives to the extreme.	How to Make Sure the Price is Right With commodity costs skyrocketing, price hikes are inevitable. How those hikes roll out will determine how your customers react.

industry headlines

Church's Chicken Appoints Chief Concept Officer

2013-06-18

Atlanta-based Church’s Chicken, the franchisor and operator of 1700 restaurants around the world has named senior...

Health Care, Data Security Key During Small Business Week

2013-06-17

Small business operators from around the country are gathering this week for National Small Business Week, which kicks off today in Seattle,...

NRA Research Reports Offer Insights for Business Strategies

2013-06-13

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) has launched three new research reports focused on current...

Latest Numbers Show Giardino Salads Grew By 14.5%

2013-06-12

Giardino Gourmet Salads, the fast-casual salad concept founded in Miami in 2004, has taken its growth seriously, boasting a 14.5 percent in year-...

Former Wendy's Supply Chain Exec Joins SpenDifference

2013-06-08

Joe Gordon has been promoted to senior vice president of supply chain at SpenDifference, a chain restaurant purchasing cooperative.

Gordon...

Chains Expected to Raise Menu Prices In Second Half of 2013

2013-05-31

Chain restaurant leaders are optimistically watching traffic and sales, with expectation of raising menu prices later this year, according to a...

FIFA Scores 2014 World Cup Concessionaire

2013-05-29

The International Federation of Football Association (FIFA) and the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the 2014 FIFA...

Church's Chicken Selects New Chief Development Officer

2013-05-24

Church’s Chicken president and chief executive officer Jim Hyatt announced the appointment of Tony Moralejo as its chief development officer...

Jack in the Box Promotes Operations VP

2013-05-24

Jack in the Box Inc. announced the promotion of Elana M. “Lani” Hobson to senior vice president of operations. Hobson, a 36-year...

Panda Express Stays Open Late for Summer Season

2013-05-22

Summer hours are back at Panda Express. To celebrate the extended evening hours, participating Panda Express street locations are offering a free...

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