 | As Firehouse Subs continues to grow (407 restaurants and counting), it is imperative that my HQ team assists our franchisees in their efforts to establish and improve upon the "Firehouse culture" that makes us so successful. With that in mind, one … |
| The restaurant business is all about paying attention to the details. And when it comes to the details, there are two rules to keep in mind: Rule #1: Typically, no single issue is a back-breaker. It's an accumulation of deficiencies that kills you … |
| I apologize in advance for stating the obvious: The recession has taken a toll on the restaurant industry. Industry traffic is down; the majority of chains have seen negative comparable sales growth; the net number of restaurants has declined. It's … |
| As CEO of a predominately franchised chain of restaurants, I often challenge my team to examine the differences between the high and low restaurant sales performers in our system. The variables to be examined are seemingly countless (a number … |
| Togo's Eateries Inc. experienced an unprecedented year of growth in 2011 with the signing of 23 agreements for new restaurants and the opening of seven new locations in California. In 2012, and as part of Togo's 40-year anniversary, the 241-unit … | |
| Così Inc. has reported positive same-store sales figures for its fourth quarter ended Dec. 26, 2011. System-wide comps recorded an aggregate 2.6 percent increase compared to the fourth quarter of 2010. Same-store sales increased 0.9 percent … | |
| Quiznos has successfully completed its previously announced financial restructuring on an out-of-court basis. The agreement eliminates one-third – or approximately $300 million – of the company's outstanding debt, and provides an … | |
| Quiznos has announced a partnership with the ACA Group, the master franchise selected to launch the first Quiznos restaurants in the Philippines. The first location will open in Manila early this year, with plans for further expansion to more than … | |
| Capriotti's has announced the appointment of Patrick Walls to the position of president of the company. Walls served for two years as the company's chief operating officer. Moving forward, he will be responsible for implementing and executing the … | |
| Togo's Sandwiches will host the "Pastrami Pounder Challenge" in celebration of National Pastrami Day, Jan. 14. Between Jan. 11 and Feb. 21, customers who finish the Pastrami Pounder within the 30-minute timeframe will receive a commemorative Togo's … | |
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Precooked Meats: Improve Your Menu and Operations
This guide analyzes the health and menu trends impacting American restaurants and explores the cost, safety and training benefits that the use of precooked meats can provide.Type: GuideSponsored by: Burke Corporation -
2011 Top 100 Movers and Shakers
FastCasual.com's sixth annual review of the restaurant segment's Top 100 movers and shakers takes a look at the brands and innovations leading the industry.Type: GuideSponsored by: FastCasual.com -
Boar's Head Deli Makes the Most of Self-Order Kiosks
Technology from NEXTEP SYSTEMS helps one restaurant increase ticket averages.Type: Case StudySponsored by: NEXTEP SYSTEMS -
2007 Fast Casual Restaurant Top 100 Movers & Shakers
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Self-service makes crowded counter lines a thing of the past
Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace, a grocery chain focused on produce and specialty products and services, wanted to give deli customers faster, more efficient service."We were looking for a …Type: GeneralSponsored by: NEXTEP SYSTEMS
