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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. […]
Chipotle has launched a new customer loyalty program, part of a comeback strategy for the Mexican grill chain. Read more here: https://www.nrn.com/fast-casual/chipotle-launches-new-loyalty-program Struggling restaurant chains are becoming more attractive to investors betting on a brand turnaround. Example: the Rego Restaurant Group which last year bought Quiznos and Taco Del […]
Wendy’s works with NexGen Consortium to advance sustainable packaging solutions to replace single-use packaging waste. Read more here: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/wendys-looks-advance-sustainable-packaging Papa John’s has teamed up with Purdue University Global to offer free tuition to employees who sign up for the online degree program. The pizza chain employees can pursue degrees […]
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL 2019 RESTAURANT INDUSTRY SALARY REPORT It is our tradition at RestaurantZone to publish each year an annual salary review, a quick reference guide of salaries being paid across the hospitality industry in the U.S. We are delighted that we are able to provide our 2019 […]
Thirteen mega-companies control dozens of popular chains, including Burger King, Taco Bell and Olive Garden. Read more here: https://www.businessinsider.com/companies-that-control-the-restaurant-industry-2019-1 Delivery-Only restaurants are surging because of low overhead costs when starting this kind of eatery business. Read more here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/lanabandoim/2019/01/28/how-ghost-restaurants-are-changing-the-restaurant-business-model/#54e46a7f41d7 The wave of baby boomer retirements is affecting the restaurant […]
Latest federal jobs report says the restaurant industry added almost 41,000 jobs last month, bringing the number hired in 2018 to more than 235,000. Read more here: https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/restaurants-added-41000-jobs-last-month Carl’s Jr. offers non-meat burger at 1100 of its eateries, an experiment that will last through the end of this month. […]
Despite discounted offers, such as Burger King’s 10-piece chicken nugget deal for $1, prices for fast food chain menu items are on the rise. Read more here: https://www.today.com/food/despite-1-deals-fast-food-getting-pricier-here-s-why-t144520 For the sixth straight month, same-store sales at chain restaurants rose 1% in November. But while same-store takeout sales are up […]
Rise of on-line shopping is hurting foot traffic in malls – the location where many traditional bar and grill chains emerged in the 1980’s & 90’s. Now, these chains are closing their doors as on-line shopping grows ever more popular, reducing the number of mall shoppers. Read more here: https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/mall-traffic-still-problem […]
Say the words “high-volume restaurant,” and people instantly think of chain establishments—loud, chaotic places where diners turn over quickly, servers and staff hustle to put food on the table, and no one is leaving a big tip. But these types of restaurants are places where you can quickly pick up […]
Turmoil in Jack in the Box, as franchisees call for a role in choosing a replacement for the CEO of the 2,240 unit chain. The turmoil comes as Jack in the Box has seen a decline in sales. Read more here: https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/jack-box-franchisees-want-board-seat Advice for first-time entrepreneurs who want to open a […]
As the competition for labor intensifies in this booming economy, the quality of service at restaurants and other business is declining. Read more here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/how-do-you-know-the-economy-is-great-customer-service-is-terrible/2018/09/03/7b016998-a560-11e8-a656-943eefab5daf_story.html?utm_term=.30861383be2f Real Mex Restaurants, which filed for bankruptcy last month, is an example of an increasingly common phenomenon: struggling restaurant chains look to buy other struggling […]
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