http://www.ihrestaurantjobs.com Restaurant Industry News EN http://www.ihrestaurantjobs.com/images/logo.gif http://www.ihrestaurantjobs.com support@nevistas.com http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article61077Nathan_s_Famous__Inc__Reports_Third_Quarter_Results.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article61077Nathan_s_Famous__Inc__Reports_Third_Quarter_Results.html Net income was $1,211,000 or $0.24 per diluted share as compared to net (loss) of $(153,000) or $(0.03) per diluted share for the thirteen weeks ended December 26, 2010; Mon, 6 Feb 2012 11:30:06 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article61073Sonic_Appoints_New_Chief_Marketing_Officer.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article61073Sonic_Appoints_New_Chief_Marketing_Officer.html O’Reilly brings more than 20 years of senior level leadership in consumer driven marketing, brand management and product development, including extensive experience within the quick service restaurant segment Mon, 6 Feb 2012 11:19:24 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61066The_Art_of_the_Impresario__By_John_Hendrie.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61066The_Art_of_the_Impresario__By_John_Hendrie.html These are the men of Hospitality performance art, and every company needs someone in this role. Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:55:58 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article61049Secret_to_Rapid_Expansion_for_Top_Chains__Excellent_Customer_Satisfaction.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article61049Secret_to_Rapid_Expansion_for_Top_Chains__Excellent_Customer_Satisfaction.html A number of the fastest-growing fast-food and fast-casual chains, including Jersey Mike’s Subs, Zaxby’s, Five Guys Burger & Fries and Jimmy John’s, are also among the nation’s best-rated large chains and have sustained their 'overall customer satisfaction ratings' as they’ve grown. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 12:36:11 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article61038Restaurant_Industry_Set_to_Outpace_National_Job_Growth__Reach_Record_Sales_in_____.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article61038Restaurant_Industry_Set_to_Outpace_National_Job_Growth__Reach_Record_Sales_in_____.html National Restaurant Association’s 2012 Restaurant Industry Forecast Reveals Economic, Workforce, Technology and Consumer Trends Thu, 2 Feb 2012 09:49:10 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article61037Hispanic_Scholarship_Fund_Partners_with_Olive_Garden_for_the__Cocinando_Un_Futuro__Scholarship_Program.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article61037Hispanic_Scholarship_Fund_Partners_with_Olive_Garden_for_the__Cocinando_Un_Futuro__Scholarship_Program.html Partnership contributes to Generation 1st Degree, an HSF initiative with the goal of adding more than 14 million new Hispanic college graduates by 2025 Thu, 2 Feb 2012 09:47:00 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article61026Green_Mountain_Coffee_Roasters__Inc__Reports_Fiscal_Year______First_Quarter_Results.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article61026Green_Mountain_Coffee_Roasters__Inc__Reports_Fiscal_Year______First_Quarter_Results.html Net sales of $1,158.2 million, up 102% over net sales of $574.1 million in the year-ago quarter Thu, 2 Feb 2012 07:43:34 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article61025Chipotle_Q__Revenues_Increased______.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article61025Chipotle_Q__Revenues_Increased______.html Revenue for the quarter was $596.7 million, up 23.7% from the prior year period. The growth in revenue was the result of new restaurants not in the comparable base and an 11.1% increase in comparable restaurant sales. Comparable restaurant sales growth was primarily driven by increased traffic in the quarter as well as the impact of menu price increases implemented between March and August. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 07:40:46 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article61024Baja_Fresh_Returns_to_Chicago.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article61024Baja_Fresh_Returns_to_Chicago.html Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, the quick-casual fresh Mexican chain, announced the grand opening of its newest Baja Fresh in Niles, IL. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 07:38:55 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article61023Granite_City_Food___Brewery_Acquisition_of_Cadillac_Ranch_Stores_Expected_to_Increase_Revenue_and_Adjusted_EBITDA.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article61023Granite_City_Food___Brewery_Acquisition_of_Cadillac_Ranch_Stores_Expected_to_Increase_Revenue_and_Adjusted_EBITDA.html Granite City Food & Brewery Ltd. (NASDAQ:GCFB) recently announced that it has completed the purchase of the assets of five Cadillac Ranch All American Bar & Grill restaurants, in Bloomington, Minnesota; Miami, Florida; Oxon Hill, Maryland; Annapolis, Maryland; and Indianapolis, Indiana, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $6.2 million. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 07:37:41 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article61011National_Restaurant_Association_Registers_Support_for_Tax_Extenders.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article61011National_Restaurant_Association_Registers_Support_for_Tax_Extenders.html In a statement for the record for today’s Senate Finance Committee hearing, “Extenders and Tax Reform: Seeking Long-Term Solutions,” the National Restaurant Association’s David Koenig, Vice President of Tax and Profitability, called for the extension of several tax provisions that are critical for the restaurant industry, the nation’s second-largest private-sector employer. Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:29:27 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article61010CiCi_s_Pizza_Announces______Growth_Plans.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article61010CiCi_s_Pizza_Announces______Growth_Plans.html CiCi's Pizza, home of the custom pizza buffet, announced today its 2012 growth plans to support its continuing 10-year "Build the Brand" initiative to add 500 new restaurants by 2020. Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:28:10 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article60998Sbarro_Names_Dynamic__New_Management_Team_to_Lead_Company______s_Growth_Initiative.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article60998Sbarro_Names_Dynamic__New_Management_Team_to_Lead_Company______s_Growth_Initiative.html The Board of Directors of Sbarro, Inc. announced that James Greco, 54, has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:00:30 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article60996Reliant_and_Pappas_Restaurants_Make_Electric_Vehicle_Charging_Convenient_for_Steakhouse_Customers.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article60996Reliant_and_Pappas_Restaurants_Make_Electric_Vehicle_Charging_Convenient_for_Steakhouse_Customers.html The Houston-based restaurant company worked with its retail electricity provider Reliant, an NRG company, to install an electric vehicle charging station at its premier location on Westheimer Road in Houston. Wed, 1 Feb 2012 10:58:47 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article60977Restaurant_Operators_Reported_Strong_Same_store_Sales_and_Customer_Traffic_Levels_in_December.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article60977Restaurant_Operators_Reported_Strong_Same_store_Sales_and_Customer_Traffic_Levels_in_December.html Fueled by solid same-store sales and traffic results and a bullish outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) rose sharply in December. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:11:02 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article60973OSI_Restaurant_Partners_Announces_Appointment_of_Dirk_Montgomery_to_Chief_Value_Chain_Officer.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article60973OSI_Restaurant_Partners_Announces_Appointment_of_Dirk_Montgomery_to_Chief_Value_Chain_Officer.html OSI Restaurant Partners, LLC today announced changes in responsibility among the Company's senior management team. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:36:10 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article60968Kona_Grill_Appoints_Berke_Bakay_As_President_and_CEO.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article60968Kona_Grill_Appoints_Berke_Bakay_As_President_and_CEO.html Kona Grill, Inc. (NASDAQ: KONA) has appointed Berke Bakay as president and CEO. Bakay succeeds Mike Nahkunst, who is leaving the company for personal reasons. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:42:52 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article60967Cosi__Inc__Reports_Fourth_Quarter_Sales.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article60967Cosi__Inc__Reports_Fourth_Quarter_Sales.html Così, Inc. (NASDAQ: COSI) reported that total revenues for the 2011 fourth quarter increased by $838,000 to $26,193,000 compared to $25,355,000 for the 2010 fourth quarter. The 2011 fourth quarter included one extra week of revenues versus the 2010 fourth quarter. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:41:21 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article60956Restaurant_Trends___Growing_And_Emerging_Concepts___Change_and_Activity_Jan_________.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article60956Restaurant_Trends___Growing_And_Emerging_Concepts___Change_and_Activity_Jan_________.html Update from Restaurantchains.net on growing and emerging restaurant concepts Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:24:05 EST http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article60955Bertucci______s_Selects_SapientNitro_As_Agency_of_Record.html http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article60955Bertucci______s_Selects_SapientNitro_As_Agency_of_Record.html SapientNitro announced that it has signed an agreement to become the new agency of record for Bertucci’s, a Massachusetts-based restaurant group known for its signature brick oven cuisine. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:20:32 EST