Industry News
Whole Foods Market Invests In Mendocino Farms
Mendocino Farms has received a minority investment from Whole Foods Market. This is the first restaurant partnership for Whole Foods Market, so as part of the deal the company plans on testing the opening of Mendocino Farms outlets in select markets, that have yet to be determined. This craft sandwich market will offer customers the full…
Meyer Begins His “Hospitality Included” Movement
A new restaurant movement, officially titled “Hospitality Included”, has begun, and its leader is Chief Founder of the Union Square Hospitality Group, Danny Meyer. Union Square Hospitality is the company behind 13 of New York City’s most popular restaurants, including Blue Smoke, and Union Square Café. Starting in November Meyer will begin eliminating tips and…
We Made It, “NH’s Top Family Businesses”
Goodwin Hospitality has made the list of NH’s Top Family Businesses by New Hampshire Business Magazine! We have been ranked 69 out of 155 companies who made the list. We are number 3 in the “Fastest Growing Family Business” section, growing in sales by 83.1% on average over the past 3 years. Currently, there are…
Chipotle is Going on a Hiring Spree
On September 9, 2015, Chipotle will offer a three-hour window for registered applicants to interview with management for an entry-level position with the company. Applicants will be interviewed on a first-come-first-serve basis, for positions that earn an average hourly pay of $10 an hour, and receive a 401(K). The company’s hope is to hire 4,000 new…
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…
