Food Safety is described as a “Winnable Battle” by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Foodborne diseases affect tens of millions of people and kill thousands in the US each year.

FastCasual.com's eighth annual review of the restaurant segment's Top 100 movers and shakers takes a look at the brands, people, technology, menu trends and innovations leading the industry.

A quick look at why restaurant operators should offer gluten-free options on their menus.

When travel retailer Hudson News needed to sell from two systems, NEXTEP brought them together

Cherokee Nation Entertainment feeds its casino staff 24/7 with the help of self-order kiosks from NEXTEP SYSTEMS

Operators can add variety to their menus without additional inventory.

New takes on old favorites can help thrill your customers and boost the bottom line.

During the third quarter of 2012, the U.S. labor market showed signs of stagnation. Unemployment decreased, but this was primarily due to people leaving the labor force. Although consumer spending …

Sharing recipes has long been a way to connect with others. Offering information about what we cook and how to cook it lets people know who we are and what we value. At Truitt Brothers, we are proud …

The Oregon in Chicago event, held during the 2012 National Restaurant Association Show, allowed us to showcase top Oregon chefs and local growers to foodservice professionals from across the country …

Bars get a lot of attention for their beverage promotions. From happy hour to trivia night and sports night specials, everyone is familiar with the ways in which bars try to entice customers to …

To really succeed in the restaurant business, providing good food is only part of the battle. In order to win over customers and create a loyal following, you have to have amazing customer service.

Need a better way to communicate all your beer offerings to patrons? Visual Impressions has created a beer selector touchscreen kiosk, creating an interactive experience for your customers! Don’t …

When it comes to equipping your bar, selecting the right refrigeration is perhaps the most important thing you can do to keep your operation running smoothly and efficiently. Beer, wine, liquor and …

In the first quarter of 2012, the economy showed signs of recovery, which translated into improving consumer attitudes and optimistic industry forecasts. However, increasing gas and food prices cast …

FastCasual.com's seventh annual review of the restaurant segment's Top 100 movers and shakers takes a look at the brands, people, technology, menu trends and innovations leading the industry.

How Social Media Benefits the Bar and Nightclub Industry

How food safety and sanitation in the bar affects the bottom line.

Today’s successful beverage program comes in many shapes and sizes. While fountain beverages are working for some, other restaurant chains have opted to eliminate carbonated beverages from their …

A customer sold a branded, blended coffee frappe they made onsite, in every store from scratch using freshly brewed espresso. Although the drink was popular, the customer realized they could create …

An iconic specialty coffee roaster asked Mont Blanc to recreate the taste of the chocolate sauce they'd been using for years.

The 2013 Food Innovation Workshop will concentrate upon innovation as it relates to menu offerings. Some topics that will be covered include: the business process of food innovation, how to …

Has the combination of record high 2008 commodity prices and the continuing 2009 recession forced your company, like many other restaurant chains, to squeeze any visible food and labor costs out of …

The threat of bioterrorism, increasingly frequent USDA and FDA recall action resulting from public pressure, and plant processing errors have caught many food and beverage companies unprepared for …

Most people still refer to food trucks as ‘Chow Wagons’ or ‘Roach Coaches’, but that image is disappearing fast. Major business magazines like Bloomberg and Inc. are featuring the business of …

COST REDUCTION PROJECTS continue to represent the major project initiatives within large and small restaurant chains during 2011 - 2012. And Food Technical Consulting (FTC) continues to be the …

To ensure a successful position in an increasingly challenging market, foodservice operators must focus on how they will better connect with customers to increase same-store sales. In this webinar …

This Executive Summary, written by Fast Casual editor Valerie Killifer, summarizes the findings of the new 109-page report "Restaurant State of the Industry Report 2011, Part I: Food and Beverage."

Precooked meats aren’t just used as pizza toppings anymore. Learn how to maximize your menu and improve speed of scratch with these ingredients.

Learn how to successfully add specialty beverages to a menu, including how to grow ROI, what equipment is required and how to merchandise without overwhelming customers or staff.

This study is an assessment of the environmental impacts of canning green beans at the Truitt Brothers Cannery in Salem, Oregon. It is compared to a hypothetical freezing process at the same location …

Intelligence Brief: How Healthcare Reform will Impact Your Restaurant was presented during the 2010 Fast Casual Executive Summit to answer questions surrounding the new health care reform bill.

Shaken, Not Stirred: Consumer Trends for Healthy Living, was presented at the 2010 Fast Casual Executive Summit. The report covers menu trends, business strategy and a UFood Grill brand overview.

Tomorrow Never Dies covers the relationship of food safety and sustainability, and how consumer awareness is increasing in regard to both.

Digital signage can increase profits, but also it yields benefits that are more difficult to measure. Learn how digital signage can increase customer and employee satisfaction, improve efficiency and …

As for most industry watchers, culminating the very best of the breed in a fast-growing segment is often a difficult task. With more than 600 fast casual concepts in the $580 billion restaurant …

Taco John’s needed a PCI compliant security solution that wouldn’t require managers to have technical expertise but would ensure credit and debit cards could continue to be processed, even when …

As more Americans seek out healthy food options, restaurant operators are going to see a lot of activity surrounding consumers’ desires for healthful beverages. With the ongoing decline of …

Follow industry leaders as they discuss current trends in fast casual dining, what customers are seeking, and how one company operates with a Guest-Driven attitude. Download the slides from …

Zpizza is a popular chain of restaurants that deliver a delicious, healthier, and creative choice for pizza. They selected Empathica to launch their new email club. In keeping with their brand …

Restaurant industry performance remained soft in February, as the National Restaurant Association’s comprehensive index of restaurant activity stood below 100 for the 16th consecutive month.

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