The Gentle Leader - By Gregg Thompson

James Kavanaugh once suggested that there are 'those too gentle to live among the wolves'. I hope this is no longer true in today's organizations. I believe that the 'wolves' have had their day and need to make way for a new breed of manager: The Gentle Leader. ...more

Buffalo Wild Wings Announces Key Senior Promotions

Buffalo Wild Wings (NASDAQ: BWLD) is pleased to announce the promotion of two members of its leadership team to the position of Executive Vice President. Kathy Benning has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Global Marketing and Brand Development, and Judy Shoulak to Executive Vice President, Global Operations and Human Resources. ...more

Culinary convergence benefits FIU School of Hospitality at FIU annual fund raiser, Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival

When the greatest names in the restaurant industry converge for FIU School of Hospitality annual fundraiser: 2010 Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival, presented by Food and Wine Magazine, February 25 - 28, 2010 it will not only be for good food and good fun, it was also for a good cause: Florida International University's School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. More than $2 million dollars has been raised for FIU School of Hospitality for student scholarships, and to enhance the experience of students by investing in program, faculty and facility enhancement. ...more

Huddle House Lowers Franchise Fee to $5k; Eliminates Royalties for New Restaurants for First Five Months

Brand Implements New Growth Strategy to Support Current, Prospective Franchisees ...more

Trader Vic's, Inc. Introduces Their Latest Concept

Trader Vic's Restaurant Group is pleased to announce the opening of a new concept: Trader Vic's Island Bar & Grill. Other concepts include: Trader Vic's Restaurants, Mai Tai Lounge, and Senor Pico. ...more

Yum! Brands Inc. Reports Full Year 2009 EPS Growth of 13% or $2.17 Per Share, Excluding Special Items

Worldwide revenue declined 4% due to the negative impact from foreign currency translation and refranchising. Excluding these items, revenue increased 5%. ...more

O'Charley's Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2009 Results

For the fourth quarter of 2009, revenue decreased $14.0 million or 6.9 percent to $188.9 million, from $202.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. Same-store sales at O'Charley's company-operated restaurants declined by 7.3 percent in the quarter, as a 0.2 percent increase in guest count was offset by a 7.5 percent decline in average check to $12.23. ...more

Burger King Holdings Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2010 Results

Worldwide comparable sales were negative 2.0 percent compared to positive 2.9 percent in the same period last year ...more

Nathan's Famous, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Results

For the quarter ended December 27, 2009, net income increased by 22.8% to $1,052,000 or $0.19 per diluted share, as compared to $857,000 or $0.14 per diluted share for the quarter ended December 28, 2008. Total revenue increased to $11,224,000, as compared to $10,620,000 during the quarter ended December 28, 2008. ...more

AAA Inspectors Pick 14 Favorite Romantic Hotels and Intimate Restaurants

AAA polled its professional inspectors for their favorite places to celebrate Valentine's Day. Discover their top 14 picks below, also highlighted on AAA's travel blog at AAATravelViews.com. ...more

Cornell Research Briefs Examine Franchising, Priceline, and Tipping

New Series from Cornell Center for Hospitality Research Presents Capsule Research Findings ...more