Ryan's Restaurant Group Reports Sales Results for August.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE CLOSE-UP-6 September 2006-Ryan's Restaurant Group Reports Sales Results for August(C)2006 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com Ryan's Restaurant Group, Inc. reported sales results for the 4-week period ended August 30. Average weekly sales for all stores decreased by 1.3 percent for the month, and...

Philip A. Marineau: from sports drinks and milk to beer and colas, a PepsiCo executive teams up with the Meredith board.
The "Father of Gatorade" has been recruited to the board of Meredith Corp., a diversified media company with annual revenues approaching $900 million. Philip A. Marineau is the former Quaker Oats Co. executive who propelled its Gatorade beverage unit from an $85 million acquisition to a multibillion-dollar, globally dominant position...

Technomic Examines How Sauces, Dips and Condiments Can Spice up Restaurant Sales.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE CLOSE-UP-26 September 2007-Technomic Examines How Sauces, Dips and Condiments Can Spice up Restaurant Sales(C)2007 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com In recently-published research, Technomic foodservice consultants found significant differences in flavor preferences among consumers based on age, gender, ethnicity and region. Men, for example,...

Industry Outlook Remained Positive as the Restaurant Performance Index Rose Slightly in August.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE CLOSE-UP-28 September 2007-Industry Outlook Remained Positive as the Restaurant Performance Index Rose Slightly in August(C)2007 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com The outlook for the restaurant industry remained positive in August, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity registered a modest gain. ...

BJ's Restaurants Opens New Restaurant in Stockton.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE CLOSE-UP-19 September 2007-BJ's Restaurants Opens New Restaurant in Stockton(C)2007 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com BJ's Restaurants said that it has opened its 64th restaurant in Stockton, California. The new BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse is located at 5733 Pacific Avenue, on a free standing...

California Pizza Kitchen Opens at Dana Park in Mesa, Arizona.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE CLOSE-UP-28 November 2007-California Pizza Kitchen Opens at Dana Park in Mesa, Arizona(C)2007 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) has opened its sixth valley location at Dana Park in Mesa, Arizona. The new CPK restaurant is approximately 5,900 square-feet and is...

Radiant Systems Releases TakeOut Solution.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE CLOSE-UP-3 October 2007-Radiant Systems Releases TakeOut Solution(C)2007 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com Radiant Systems announced the launch of the Aloha TakeOut solution, extending its portfolio of technology for the hospitality industry. Aloha TakeOut is an add-on software module for the Aloha Point-of-Sale solutions...

California Pizza Kitchen Opens Location in Nashville.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE CLOSE-UP-31 August 2007-California Pizza Kitchen Opens Location in Nashville(C)2007 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), home of the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza and other innovative hearth-baked pizzas, made-to-order pastas, creative salads, appetizers, soups, sandwiches and desserts, will open its first location in...

At your service: point-of-sale trends include centralized systems, wireless applications. (Technology: point of sale).
Hotel restaurants trying to reduce costs and improve service are looking to implement centralized point-of-sale systems as well as wireless applications. The centralization of the application server and resources to drive a lower cost of ownership is a current initiative, according to Dave Hoffman, product manager for...

Industry risk report: restaurants.
INDUSTRY RISK REPORT RESTAURANTS For risk managers in the restaurant industry, playing with their food is never a good idea. CROs like Wendy's Joe Kovalcik face the tough task of fanning the flames in the kitchen while making sure that employees keep their hands (and fingers) out of the...