CHICAGO —While the economy has put some pressure on fine-dining operations in hotels, many such operators say they continue to enjoy healthy business because of their locations and an emphasis on...
CARROLLTON Texas T.G.I. Friday's on Wednesday announced the return of its "Buy One Entree, Get One Free" coupon offer through June 22. The coupon is available for download at http://www.tgifridays.com/promos/JuneBogo.aspx...
The long-brewing coffee wars are escalating as more quick-service operators look to jolt sales with innovative caffeine-laced products, deep discounts and stepped-up advertising. As Starbucks and McDonald’s battle with multimillion...
DALLAS Brinker International Inc., parent of Chili's Grill & Bar and other casual-dining brands, said Monday it has named Carin Stutz senior vice president and chief operating officer of global business development. Stutz most recently was...
Jack and Wendy may want to do more interviews. As fellow quick-service mascot Juan Maker, spokesman for The Taco Maker, has shown, new-media marketing can benefit from a complementary push in traditional advertising methods. The...
CHICAGO —While restaurateurs acknowledge the economy will continue to dominate business this year, many say they are utilizing the downturn to find ways to improve operations, from employing better...
DUBLIN Ohio Wendy’s International Inc. said Friday it would review national advertising agencies to handle its approximately $300 million marketing budget. Chief marketing officer Ken Calwell said the review is the next phase of a ...
Training and marketing manager Katie Brower used to have a 10-minute commute to the Chili’s Grill & Bar where she worked in Jacksonville, N.C. Today, she still lives close to work, but she’s a long way from home...
Victor Haydel, president of Hank Aaron’s 755 Restaurant Corp. of Atlanta, left a financial career nearly 10 years ago to become a restaurant franchise owner.His 20 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen units now employ more than 700 people throughout Georgia...
Generation Y will account for about 70 million full-time U.S. workers in 2012, estimates Gilbert Melott, a former restaurant human resources executive and founder of Nextvoice247.com, an online leadership forum based in Chicago. On...
