Operations

May 20, 2013

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The Tennessee Titan National franchises are growing their sales by millions after visiting one regional burger chain.	How Top CEOs Assess Risks The quick-serve industry can yield big rewards for those CEOs who take risks, but responsibly navigating each risk is no small task.
How to Battle with the Big Boys A California Tortilla franchisee reveals how he’s successfully competed with Chipotle.	Saving Quiznos After flirting with bankruptcy and enduring years of falling numbers, Quiznos is poised to right the ship.
Steak ‘n Shake Hits Broadway Company introduces new prototype in its Big Apple debut.	The Growth 40 In the second-annual Growth 40 report, QSR ranks the markets best poised for quick-service restaurant growth.
How to Warm Up January Don’t hit the doldrums in the early weeks of 2012. Use January to do a top-to-bottom evaluation of your stores.	One to Watch: Hot Head Burritos Two multiunit Subway franchisees tap into popular Mexican fast-casual segment with their own growing brand.
Be Prepared Being prepared for unexpected events is key to making sure the supply chain keeps moving.	Tips for Transitioning into the Restaurant Biz From skating to serving, Wahoo’s Fish Taco franchisee Tal O’Farrell gives the secrets to moving into quick service from another industry.

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GuestMetrics, NRA Unite to Boost Revenue for Restaurants

2013-05-16

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) announced that it has partnered with GuestMetrics on business intelligence solutions designed...

Brad Kaemmer Takes Over as CEO at Tijuana Flats

2013-05-16

Tijuana Flats Burrito Co. has named Brad Kaemmer as CEO of the fast-growing 93-unit Tex-Mex restaurant chain.

Kaemmer will assume...

Subway, Checkers Execs Back for More on "Undercover Boss"

2013-05-15

One appearance on CBS’s hit show “Undercover Boss” just wasn’t enough for two quick-serve industry execs. That’s why...

Micros Helps Launch Quality-Assurance Platform

2013-05-13

Recognizing the need for an all-in-one quality-assurance platform, ABC Research Laboratories evaluated the market and selected a partnership with...

Shake Shack Turns to NCR for Real-Time Decision Making

2013-05-13

NCR Corporation announced that Shake Shack has implemented the NCR Pulse Real-Time smartphone application, joining the 5,500 others already using...

California-Based Dog Haus Launches National Franchise

2013-05-10

Born from a passion for hot dogs, what started between friends as an idea for a fun new concept has turned into Dog Haus, a full-fledged thriving...

NRA Expert Testifies on Importance of Travel, Tourism

2013-05-10

The senior VP of the National Restaurant Association’s research and knowledge group told a House panel that travel and tourism plays a...

DTT Introduces New Customer Feedback Tool

2013-05-09

DTT announces the launch of a groundbreaking customer feedback tool, SCREAM.

Pancheros Opens 3rd IL Location in Schaumburg

2013-05-02

Pancheros Mexican Grill, a fast-casual Mexican restaurant known for its savory burrito options, has officially opened a new location in Schaumburg...

Tokyo Joe's to Bring Asian Cuisine to More People

2013-05-02

Larry Leith, founder of Tokyo Joe's, is pleased to announce a partnership with Gridiron Capital LLC, and veteran restaurant executive, Greg...

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