Articles by Christine Kern

  1. Restaurant And Hospitality News – April 11, 2016 4/11/2016

    In news this week, local family leave provisions proliferate; Starbucks is poised to open a second Roastery and Café in New York City; and Big Data ownership is about as clear as mud.

  2. Restaurant And Hospitality News – March 28, 2016 3/28/2016

    In news this week, Starbucks is launching a Visa Prepaid Card tied to its loyalty program; Turnover rose yet again in hospitality; and QSRs are being challenged by the sale of prepared foods in grocery outlets.

  3. Restaurant And Hospitality News – March 21, 2016 3/21/2016

    In news this week, new overtime rules could cost the restaurant industry millions; Coca-Cola integrates its rewards program and mobile payments into its vending machines; and water bottle refilling stations are becoming more common in hotels.

  4. Restaurant And Hospitality News – March 14, 2016 3/14/2016

    In news this week, menu labeling enforcement sees a year delay; restaurants experienced anemic same-store growth in February; and Norwegian Cruise Line brings improved guest experience with   tablet-ordering technology.

  5. Restaurant And Hospitality News – March 7, 2016 3/7/2016

    In news this week, Hilary Clinton calls for an end to the tipped minimum wage; Starbucks’ new loyalty program is not favored by its customers; and the latest Hotel Travel Index reveals some important insights for 2015.

  6. Restaurant And Hospitality News – February 29, 2016 2/29/2016

    In news this week, changes to Starbucks’ loyalty program have customers fuming; the NRA project records foodservice sales for 2016; and some tips for bolstering cybersecurity training for hotel employees.

  7. Restaurant And Hospitality News – February 22, 2016 2/22/2016

    In news this week, the House passed the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act, working towards a single standard of menu calorie reporting; IHG launches a new Planet Trekkers App to highlight children’s travel experiences; and NRN features the top 10 breakout brands of 2016.

  8. Restaurant And Hospitality News – February 15, 2016 2/16/2016

    In news this week, Panera 2.0’s success is assessed; the first hotel utilizing ambient intelligence technology is slated to open in New York City; and Paytronix releases research demonstrating the optimum number of marketing emails to achieve peak effectiveness.

  9. Restaurant And Hospitality News – February 8, 2016 2/8/2016

    In news this week, McDonald’s is resurrecting its Happy Meals Books program through February 15th, Arby’s saw the best same-store sales in two decades, and research shows Airbnb users spent $2.4 billion on lodging last year.

  10. Restaurant And Hospitality News – February 1, 2016 2/1/2016

    In news this week, weekday quick-service restaurant traffic grows in 2015; Wendy’s is investigating a possible data breach; and 5 tips to help hotels boost online reservation conversions.