HOUSTON Joe’s Crab Shack plans to open several new stores in the coming months, breaking ranks with many other operators in the beleaguered casual-dining segment. “We are very optimistic,” said Kevin Cottingim, senior...
DENVER Quiznos, which has been on a roll this summer with new product development, has put a name to its process: the Flex Plan, which is designed to speed up the delivery of new menu items and promotions, company...
Six years ago award-winning chef Roy Yamaguchi started a scholarship fund in his home state of Hawaii to commemorate the 15th anniversary of his namesake, Roy’s Restaurants, now a 37-unit chain co...
CLEVELAND —With most budgets suffering from recession-related cutbacks, restaurant trainers and human resources managers are looking for inexpensive ways to keep...
In the high turnover segment of quick service, Domino’s Pizza franchisee Dave Melton hasn’t lost a store manager in six years. The average employee tenure is eight years. Melton, who opened his first...
After more than 34 years in the United States, Filipino-born Veny Gapud still has a strong accent, and although she has at times encountered gender or race discrimination, she has not let that erase her uniqueness or...
DALLAS Maggiano’s Little Italy will encourage customers to take home leftovers in August when it expands its two-for-one entree promotion to all of its 44 units. The “Today & Tomorrow” deal allows customers to choose...
CHICAGO Smashburger, the Denver-based, fast-casual “better burger” restaurant concept said Wednesday that another franchisee agreement has been inked, for 11 locations in the Chicago area. The company recently signed...
ADDRESS: 3030 E. 6th AvenueCUISINE: PiedmonteseCHEF: Brian LairdOWNER: Blair TaylorPHONE:(303) 393-1040WEBSITE: www.barologrilldenver.comOPENED: 1992PER-PERSON DINNER CHECK AVERAGE WITH BEVERAGE: $100SEATES: 95AVERAGE...
