Former Long John Silver's CEO Joins Smokey Bones
Smokey Bones appointed longtime restaurateur James O’Reilly as its new chief executive officer. O’Reilly joins Smokey Bones from Long John Silver’s, where he served as CEO for four years.
Labor and Employee Management
Chicago Restaurants Fight to Save the Tip Credit
The Illinois Restaurant Association and dozens of restaurant industry operators and servers united Tuesday morning for a press conference to oppose Raise Chicago, an ordinance being considered by t
Why Brand Culture Can Make or Break a Restaurant
When implemented correctly, brand culture—a brand’s set of values or mission—has the power to attract loyal customers and top-notch staff while simultaneously creating a powerful, positive, and uni
Texas Roadhouse is Staffing Restaurants for the Future
As Texas Roadhouse grappled with rising labor costs, the brand stressed balance. The message was straightforward, but it wasn’t simple.
Why Darden is Thriving in the 'War for Talent'
There are two ways to look at any pain point, and that’s the case with Darden and labor.
Glory Days Grill's Lily Wilson Named Restaurant Employee of the Year
Glory Days Grill announced an award received at the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association’s (VRLTA) 2019 Ordinary Awards Dinner on October 10, 2019.
SoCal Restaurant Professionals Teaching Students First-Job Skills
Southern Californian restaurant professionals will be “teachers for a day” on October 22.
Buffalo Wings & Rings Looking for Chief Development Officer to Spearhead Growth
Buffalo Wings & Rings, a Cincinnati-based elevated sports restaurant franchise with more than 80 locations across the globe, is actively seeking a chief development officer to help spearhead th
California Pizza Kitchen's Passion Starts from Within
California Pizza Kitchen is relying on employee retention and menu innovation to stay ahead.
The Training Fix that Helped The Lost Cajun Bounce Back
In 2014 we started franchising the Lost Cajun. Fast forward to 2017, and we have 15 restaurants. Growth had been steady—about one or two a year—but in 2018, we opened 10 stores.
