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The front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination, Joe Biden, is calling for the McDonald’s work force to be unionized. Read more here: https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/workforce/joe-biden-calls-unionization-mcdonalds The food and beverage industry once had the lowest average chargeback rates in the business, but now almost one-third of respondents to a recent survey say these forced refunds […]
In today’s article we detail how to attract, identify and cultivate the best restaurant manager for your organization. Which is increasingly important in the current environment we’re in. This 2019 alone, we’ve seen countless articles naming this year the most severe labor shortages in decades for restaurants and hospitality. Employee […]
Restaurant Brands International, which operates Burger King and Tim Hortons among others, is among four restaurant companies that have received a prestigious industry award. Read more here: https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/leadership/4-restaurant-companies-awarded-top-global-industry-honor More full service restaurants are closing down as more customers patronize fast casual and quick service markets. Read more here: https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/restaurant-chains-dying The […]
Chipotle expands its college tuition assistance program for eligible employees in a move to retain and recruit workers. Read more here: https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/workforce/chipotle-expands-its-tuition-assistance-program KFC launches on-line ordering and sees big success right off the bat. The move is part of the chain’s overall technology strategy. Read more here: https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/technology/kfcs-future-online-ordering-more-delivery-artificial-intelligence […]
The restaurant industry’s share of the food dollar is now at 51% as more Americans eat out than ever before, according to an overview of the US restaurant business. Read more here: https://articles2.marketrealist.com/2019/09/the-restaurant-industry-an-overview/ Supermarket chain Kroger has opened a food hall in a new store in downtown Cincinnati, in […]
Apps are now the way to go for restaurants. That’s the word from a top executive at Wayback Burgers who says email and social media are just not enough anymore. Read more here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinessdevelopmentcouncil/2019/09/16/restaurant-app-best-practices/#2593c437522a Taco Bell rolls out a vegetarian menu, with 13 meatless options, to meet […]
Food delivery apps are reshaping the $836 billion restaurant industry – as more digital-only establishments are set up to make food for people who want to eat at home. Read more here: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/14/technology/uber-eats-ghost-kitchens.html?searchResultPosition=3 But this chain, Jimmy John’s, is bucking the trend to use delivery apps like Uber Eats or […]
Pizza Hut to shutter hundreds of locations as it transitions away from dine in restaurants and replaces them with take out and delivery stores. Read more here: https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/pizza-hut-plans-close-hundreds-us-units A new survey shows men are eating out less frequently, one reason why restaurant traffic is down over the past two […]
Chipotle and Shake Shack stocks up by more than 60% so far this year, the two top performers in the restaurant industry where overall stocks are up just 11% because of weak sales and higher labor costs. Read more here: https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/chipotle-shake-shack-lead-restaurant-stocks Subway is expected to provide franchisees with more than […]
Hooters of America has been sold – Nord Bay Capital and TriArtisan Capital Advisors now own the more than 438 restaurants in the U.S. and 26 other countries that features servers wearing skin tight shirts and short shorts. Read more here: https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/hooters-america-has-been-sold New York Times exposes wrong-doing against […]
The market for buying up restaurant chains is especially active now…as Jack’s Family Restaurants, among others, are reportedly looking for buyers. Read more here: https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/lot-restaurant-chains-are-sale-right-now While the threat of tariffs on Mexican imports has eased, the restaurant industry could be hurt if they are implemented since food costs would […]
Hourly restaurant workers can now get certified by the National Restaurant Association in a program aimed at helping them move up the career ladder. Read more about the Association’s ServSuccess progam here: https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/topics/restaurant-association-launches-program-keep-employees-industry Start with a food truck or locate in a mall food court – two of five […]
As you know RestaurantZone works with a variety of clients in the restaurant and hospitality space. And when a new client comes to us, many times we get to hear about their hiring struggles and funny stories that come along with it. We really listen and try to identify […]
A survey of restaurant consumers finds they are becoming increasingly concerned over finances, with 49 percent saying they plan to re-allocate their spending to purchases other than going out to eat. Read more here about the 2019 US Restaurant Outlook Survey: https://www.consulting.us/news/2215/labor-issues-financial-unease-top-restaurant-industry-concerns-in-2019 BBQ chain, Famous Dave, has opened its first […]
As Kona Grill prepares to file for bankruptcy, its problems are not unique – many chains find themselves in dire straits after overaggressive growth. Read more here: https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/kona-grill-its-former-ceo-go-war A new study says the big rise in California’s minimum wage is hurting the restaurant industry in the state, especially smaller, […]
Where’s the beef? Burger King tests a flame-grilled, plant-based patty at eateries in the St. Louis area, with plans to later offer it nationwide. The no-beef item is being called the Impossible Whopper! Read more here: https://www.apnews.com/Business%20Wire/4b11f2f3db6f4747901ef35792c95779 Survey shows Olive Garden and Outback Steakhouse are tops in customer satisfaction […]
What Makes Successful Restaurant Groups? Today we’re asking what makes successful restaurant groups? At our firm myself & my team have the opportunity to interact with a variety of companies in the restaurant/hospitality industry daily. Of which many are successful restaurant groups that are growing, stagnant firms, and failing operations. […]
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This article outlines 12 recruiting tools for restaurants and hospitality professionals. This is based on research and what some of our clients/partners (who ...
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