Industry News
Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar, Coming in Hot
Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar, founded July 2008, is a full-service casual restaurant and bar that prides itself on being innovative and entertaining. With over 100 TVs, and a large selection of hand crafted cocktails and craft beer, it’s every sports fan’s dream. Arooga’s focuses on combining exceptional food and beverages, with unique concepts, and…
2015 Next 20 Restaurant Brands
The Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN) recently announced the 2015 Next 20 Restaurant Brands. According to NRN these restaurant chains are best positioned to enter the universe of Top 200 chains, in terms of U.S. system wide sales. More specifically these restaurants were chosen because they are both established, yet still developing. Goodwin Hospitality would like…
“5 Recruiting Habits of Successful Leaders”
Meghan Biro, a writer for Forbes, describes the recruiting process as the beginning of a relationship, in her article “5 Recruiting Habits Of Successful Leaders.” Most candidates understand that their first impression on you is extremely important, but does your company realize that the candidates are also judging you? The first interview and on site…
The Right Manager is the Key to Success
There are many different components that go into opening a new restaurant. You need to make sure you’re correctly branding the restaurant, as well as ordering the optimal amount of inventory, but most importantly you need to be focused on hiring the right people. Opening a restaurant is a difficult task, and as organized and…
Davio’s Celebrating the Big 3 0!
Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse was born and raised in Massachusetts and has evolved with every relocation, from Newbury Street, in Brookline, to Cambridge. This divine restaurant is now settled in the beautiful Park Square, in Boston. Davio’s offers a tranquil and luxurious environment for its customers. An escape from the city rush is just one of the many…
“Big Opportunity For The Little Guy”
Advocates of the “100,000 Opportunities Initiative”, realize how difficult it is for the disadvantaged, and unrepresented to succeed in achieving the American dream. Companies like Starbucks and Taco Bell are joining the initiative and pledging to create hope for those less fortunate. The mission is to open stores in underdeveloped areas, hire local residents ages…
Minnesota, Meet Naf Naf Grill
Sahar Sander and Elan Burger established Naf Naf Grill in 2009, in Naperville, Illinois. Although the building that first hosted many hungry customers had no air conditioning and was run down, it didn’t stop the kitchen from doing what they loved. Not long after Naf Naf Grill was founded, lines started forming. Their award-winning falafels…
Congratulations Bareburger, Eureka, and VertsKebap!
This week Bareburger, Eureka, and VertsKebap, were selected by the Nation’s Restaurant News as its 2015 Hot Concept award winners! This award recognizes restaurants that are forward-thinking and at the leading edge of foodservice. Bareburger was first introduced in June of 2009, in Astoria, New York, by partners Euripides Pelekanos, John Simeonidis, Jr., Jimmy Pelekanos,…
Welcoming Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market is the largest all natural and organic retailer in the world, with over 400 locations nationwide, over 80,000 employees worldwide, with a focus on development, organics and sustainability. WFM has been a consistent performer on the NYSE that believes in a shared fate for all their shareholders, which include their customers,…
Celebrating 35 Years: PJ’s Coffee
One of our valued clients, PJ’s Coffee based out of New Orleans, Louisiana, is celebrating their 35th year of providing exceptional coffee in The Big Easy. Please join them in the celebration by checking out their new roast, “Roast 35”, on their website. http://www.pjscoffee.com/ We wish nothing but continued success for the next 35 years…
