Survey: Historic Labor Headaches Continue
While restaurant operators need little reminder about labor headaches, a new survey shows how they are are reacting.
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Dale Carnegie ‘Zee Sees Opportunity in China
Dale Carnegie Training began operating outside the United States in the 1940s. Now, 127 of its 228 territories are in international markets, and about five years ago revenue from international operations began exceeding its domestic system.
Nominations Open for Franchising Gives Back Awards
Now in its fifth year, the IFA and its Educational Foundation are seeking nominations that highlight the charitable efforts of franchisors, franchisees and industry suppliers. Gold award winners receive a $5,000 donation and Silver winners receive a $1…
Still Flat at MAACO but New Prez Forecasts Growth
2018 was another flat year for sales growth at MAACO, the auto repair and paint franchise that also stayed flat the prior year, said Bob Benjamin, president for about 11 months. But he predicts growth will get going again in 2019.
UberEats Dangles Swanky Events to Lure Customers
Select restaurant delivery customers of UberEats can participate in decidedly swanky events, according to Bowie Cheung, head of regional operations for the delivery service. Think South by Southwest, March Madness and the Oscars, as he described at the…
That Voice in Your Head Telling You to Re-Order? It’s Google
In the future, tapping an app to order food will be soooooooo 2019, says the Google executive charged with convincing the masses to use Google Assistant, its artificial intelligence offering.
Randy’s Donuts Franchising With or Without Giant Donut
After 66 years and with a new owner at the helm, Randy’s Donuts is ready to franchise.
Training, Correcting Errors Drives Real Money to Bottom Line
There are a lot of areas where restaurant operators can save without denigrating the customer experience.
GPS Adds Pizza Huts, Could Cross 500-unit Mark in 2019
Atlanta-based franchisee GPS Hospitality recently added 75 Pizza Hut restaurants to its portfolio that already includes 400 Burger King and Popeyes locations, bringing its footprint to 13 states.
Dessert- and Drink-Only Restaurants? Yes, Please.
I am delighted by the new Edwards Dessert Kitchen bar and restaurant in Minneapolis. A brick-and-mortar experiment by Schwan’s, this restaurant for drinks and treats feels like something new.
