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Declining soda consumption in restaurants is a worrisome trend for restaurant profit margins. A new marketing study says people are ordering fewer Pepsis, Cokes, and other sodas at sit-down eateries. Read more here. McDonald’s is opening up a huge restaurant in Missouri, offering customers hundreds of choices to “build the […]
Technology has gradually changed the way we function as a society. We EAT, SLEEP, and BREATH technology and most likely capture all three on camera, to obviously and shamelessly post on social media (ahem, Instagram) at a later date #TBT. I see it everyday on my college campus! Almost everything […]
Cloudy future for immigration reform affects restaurant industry, where an estimated ten percent of the work force is staffed by immigrants – many undocumented. Read more here: http://www.cnbc.com/2016/03/10/ Ohio is a test state for the restaurant industry, according to the new head of Ohio’s Restaurant Association. Association head John Barker […]
Today, we are doing an interview with Jane Diaz, President of RDC Recruiting Services. Jane used to be a long-time client here at RestaurantZone! Jane has worked as a RPO Recruiter at Manpower Group, a Regional HR Generalist at Chipotle, a Contract Recruiter at United Surgical Partners Int’l and has consulted throughout […]
Seafood restaurants – like Captain D’s restaurant chain – see spike in business during Lent. Read more here… Business Insider article makes the case against tipping, pointing to research showing the practice too often leads to sexual harassment of women servers. Read more here… Warren Buffet bullish on Burger King, […]
So over the past few weeks, we’ve had to make some firings. Mostly minor ones, having to let go of a few people here and there. We’re a small team of about 20, so it’s never fun… but sometimes it must be done! Generally, it involved junior developers & sales associates that […]
In 2016 so far, same-store sales for restaurants are discouraging, with growth down 0.8 percent in January – the lowest rate since 2014. Unseasonably cold weather is partly to blame. Read more here: https://www.fsrmagazine.com/owner-operators/restaurant-industry-battles-weather-and-economic-uncertainty Are restaurant stocks an investment opportunity? Some financial analysts think so. Read more here: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-restaurant-stocks-idUSKCN0VK16F Los […]
Fast-food chains, including Arby’s, KFC and Panera, are investing in major re-designs of their eateries to emphasize “bold” and “bright” concepts to counter negative fast-food stereotypes. Read more here: http://www.businessinsider.com/fast-food-chain-redesign-is-trending-2016-1?amp As McDonalds sees rebound in same-store sales, the company redesigns its eatery in mid-town Manhattan to feature “Create Your Taste” […]
You found the perfect space. You invested in state-of-the-art equipment. You assembled a stellar work force. But there is one thing you might have overlooked – something with the potential to put your entire business at risk. You never invested in making sure that your restaurant’s wage and hour practices […]
Restaurant industry analysts predict small increase in traffic for restaurants in 2016, despite lower gas prices that have put extra money in people’s pockets and an overall improvement in the economy. Read more here: http://nrn.com/finance/2016-holds-mixed-outlook-restaurant-operators Chicago becomes the sixth major U.S. city to get Amazon’s food delivery service, launched six […]
I’ve wanted to write about the topic of job advertisements for some time now. It’s played such a HUGE role at RZ with achieving BIG TIME candidate results. I’ve noticed that the right job advertisement has positive impacts directly with our own hiring efforts, and with our clients as well […]
Chipotle vows to win back the trust of its customers following a multi-state E.coli outbreak, telling financial analysts it expects a full recovery in its profits by 2017. Read more here: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-01-13/chipotle-jumps-after-chain-tells-analysts-it-can-regain-luster Morgan Stanley forecasts huge growth for Restaurant Brands International, parent company of Burger King and Tim Hortons. Read […]
New trends, including customer demands for food free of additives, will shape the quick-service and fast-casual restaurant industry in 2016, according to restaurant experts. Read more here: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/reports/9-fast-food-trends-2016 The stocks of Starbucks, Carrolls Restaurant Group, and Chuy’s Holdings made big gains in 2015, over 55 percent in one case. Read […]
With new technologies emerging every year, one can argue that the job search never really ends. Human beings are always looking for the shinier object or something new, better, and more fulfilling. With new technologies growing exponentially, paired with how easily available it has become to access such technology, it […]
Article details ten marketing ideas to jump-start your restaurant business. Among them: build an elegant, simple website. Read more here: http://www.fastcasual.com/articles/10-fresh-restaurant-marketing-ideas-for-2016/ The National Restaurant Association continues its fight against the New York State law to raise the minimum wage for certain fast food workers. Read more here: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2015/12/18/fast-food-minimum-wage-2/ Papa John’s […]
Want to expand your restaurant business to more than just one location? Here are some pros and cons to consider first. Read more here: http://www.pizzamarketplace.com/articles/5-pros-and-cons-of-scaling-your-restaurant-business-3/ Five ways to cope with the rapid changes underway in the restaurant industry. Read more here: http://www.fastcasual.com/articles/5-ways-restaurants-can-keep-up-with-industry-changes/ Arby’s launches new, super-modern designed eatery in Manhattan […]
Chain restaurants in New York City this week will have to start putting a special symbol on their menus for highly salted dishes to comply with city health regulations issued in September. Read more here: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2015/11/30/nyc-salt-warning-label-chain-restaurants/ From selling spaghetti to go in paper cones to Sriracha and Cholula Hot Sauce […]
Let's face it. Hiring can be really tough! Especially in the restaurant/hospitality industry. High turnover rates. Tough to fill roles. New ...
Updated as of October 3rd, 2016 Let's face it we all know recruiting can be challenging. You need all the help and resources you can get. That's why I...
This article outlines 12 recruiting tools for restaurants and hospitality professionals. This is based on research and what some of our clients/partners (who ...
I’ve wanted to write about the topic of job advertisements for some time now. It’s played such a HUGE role at RZ with achieving BIG TIME candidate results. I’...
Many times I hear questions from recruiters, how can I get job seekers to reply? I had several interesting conversations last week with various clients - a co...
The latest job numbers show restaurants and bars added just 29,000 jobs in September, a far lower number than the average mont...
The fast-food industry struggles to find enough workers, even as customers return. The main problem: low wages. Read more he...
Restaurant and food service industry sales expected to jump nearly 20% this year but restaurant owners say hiring remains diff...
More restaurants and bars are imposing vaccine mandates. Move is aimed to keep employees safe as the Covid-19 delta variant s...
Higher labor and food costs putting pressure on restaurants coping with already thin margins. Read more here: https://www.was...
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