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Restaurant loyalty technology expert, Paytronix, partnered with its client Papa Gino’s / D’Angelo and Open-i Media to present at this year’s National Restaurant Association Show (http://show.restaurant.org).   John Eagles, Papa Gino’s / D’Angelo’s director of program management office, will share his story about how the Papa Gino’s team launched the dual concepts’ rewards program in […]

Dine America, the annual “Executive Idea Exchange” for leaders in the restaurant and foodservice sectors, released the agenda for its 2011 conference. The conference will take place October 9-11, 2011, at the Intercontinental Buckhead in Atlanta. The conference schedule includes keynote addresses, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities, including an offsite party. Industry (and Twitter) celebrity […]

  David Rutkauskas, founder and president of Beautiful Brands International (BBI), announced his plans to write his first book in collaboration with well known editor and contributing author, Mark Brown of Tulsa. The book will trace Rutkauskas’ life and career in the restaurant, retail, and franchise industry while also giving practical advice for people reaching […]

John Schnatter, founder, chairman and co-CEO of Papa John’s International, last evening was inducted into the Nova Southeastern University’s H. Wayne Huizenga Business School's Entrepreneur Hall of Fame. “It is a great honor to have been recognized by the Huizenga Business School and inducted into its prestigious Hall of Fame,” Schnatter says. “It’s humbling to […]

James D. White, chairman, president, and CEO of Jamba, led a delegation of company executives to the nation’s capitol last week visiting several senior Obama administration officials.  The meetings were organized to promote the company’s long-standing commitment to promoting healthy, active lifestyles and small business entrepreneurship, and to building healthier communities and schools across America. White also joined a chorus of American companies […]

Saladworks is offering franchisor support in a big way: three members of the executive leadership team, including the concept’s founder and CEO, are visiting new franchisees in their markets as part of the site selection process. Twice a month, John Scardapane, Saladworks founder and CEO; Paul Steck, president; and Jena Henderson, vice president of brand […]

With 2011 marking the year that many Baby Boomers hit retirement, the foodservice industry is set to see droves of Boomers joining its ranks. At this year’s annual NRA Show, which takes place in Chicago from May 21-24, QSR will host “The Silver-Haired Tsunami,” an education session on Boomers working in the foodservice industry. Mike […]

First impressions matter. During an online seminar on cleanliness, Procter & Gamble Professional reported that more than six in 10 quick-serve diners say if a restaurant is clean, they will dine there more often. In the presentation, T.J. Schier, president of Smart Restaurant Group, a Which Wich authorized franchisee, says the cleanliness of a restaurants […]

Denny’s Corporation announced the appointment of John C. Miller to the position of president and CEO, effective February 1. Miller succeeds Debra Smithart-Oglesby, who has filled the position on an interim basis since June. Smithart-Oglesby will continue to serve as board chair for Denny’s. “John is a proven leader in the restaurant industry who has […]

Jamba Juice Company and Drybar announced today that its CEOs will team up on the Dec. 16 episode of Bloomberg Television's "Bloomberg The Mentor" to discuss how a small business with overnight success can sustain and grow in an increasingly popular market. With more than 25 years of leadership experience at top Fortune 500 companies, […]

On Sunday night’s episode of “Undercover Boss,” viewers watched with amusement as Don Fertman, chief development officer at Subway, learned how to address customers walking into the sandwich shop. His on-site boss in Florida, a no-nonsense woman named Jessi, asked him what he believed an appropriate greeting would be. Don hesitated. What was the answer? […]