Want To Improve Staff Productivity? Hire Teachers - By Joseph M. Gravish

Every once in awhile an author’s think-piece hits the bulls-eye. A recent article by Elizabeth Green titled ‘Building a Better Teacher’ (New York Times, March 7, 2010) does just that. But what does this have to do with hospitality? Actually, it’s a no-brainer. ...more

Calbi Foods, LLC Appoints Brand President

Calbi Fusion Tacos and Burritos, the high growth five unit Los Angeles based Korean taco truck chain, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Coleen Craig as President. ...more

Spicy Pickle Franchising Reports Year End 2009 Results

Spicy Pickle Franchising, Inc. (OTCBB: SPKL), fast casual restaurant operator and franchisor under its Spicy Pickle and Bread Garden Urban Café brands, today announced results for the year ended December 31, 2009. ...more

Yum! Brands Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.21 Per Share and Announces New Authorization for $300 Million in Share Repurchases

Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE: YUM) Board of Directors today declared a dividend of $0.21 per share of common stock. The quarterly dividend will be distributed May 7, 2010, to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 16, 2010. The Board of Directors also authorized $300 million in share repurchases over the next 12 months in addition to the $300 million authorized in September of 2009. ...more

Sizzler Re-Ignites Franchising; Launches Interactive Franchise Sales Web Site

With a top-to-bottom overhaul well underway and a new leadership team in place, Sizzler, America’s original family steak house, is again in the franchising business. ...more

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Continues California Expansion with Opening of Manteca Restaurant

Red Robin to Give Away FREE Child ID Kits and Donate 50 Cents from Every Gourmet Burger Sold During Grand Opening Week to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children ...more

Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill® Earns Awards for Excellence in Fast Casual Dining and Social Media Campaign

Two well-known national restaurant industry trade publications recently recognized Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill for innovative operational and marketing efforts. FastCasual.com honored Rubio’s in the Top 100 2009 Movers & Shakers edition and Restaurant Business magazine included Rubio’s in its round-up of 50 Great Ideas in 2009. ...more

Quiznos Serves Up Signature Toasty Breakfast Menu in Convenience Locations

New Breakfast Menu Enhances Quiznos’ Convenience Store Growth Strategy ...more

Call for Artists: Smashburger Rocks San Diego March 2010

Smashburger is looking for San Diego’s best homegrown band to kick off its San Diego debut. Through the 'Rock Your City' band competition, San Diego musicians can upload a video of their musical ensemble and compete for a chance to headline the Smashburger grand opening weekend. ...more

Papa John’s Challenges NCAA® Basketball Fans to Dish out Donations to Support Coaches, Fight Cancer

Pizza Company Appoints Unique Promo Codes to All Tournament Head Coaches, with $1 from Each Order Supporting The V Foundation® for Cancer Research and the Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Fund® ...more

Plunkett Releases 2010 Food Industry Almanac

MarketResearch.com has announced the addition of Plunkett Research, Ltd.'s new report "Plunkett's Food Industry Trends and Statistics 2010 (Summary)," to their collection of Food market reports. ...more