New restaurant patron survey identifies most compelling marketing messages and assets to drive repeat business and inspire recommendations.

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

Simple measures can stave off industry’s most common illness.

A proactive approach can prevent outbreaks of foodborne illnesses.

With recent legislation regarding disclosure of informational information and society’s shift toward healthy eating, providing calorie and other nutritional facts has become an important part of …

Consumers care about the sources and environmental impact of their food. Operators care about the bottom line. In this guide, sponsored by Truitt Brothers Inc., learn how to satisfy both.

Besides legal compliance, nutritional kiosks offer marketing opportunities, customer service rewards, and more.

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."

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.

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 …

Sustainability: A New Track to Profit. Industry leaders provide testimony and advice on how to develop a restaurant with proper sustainability. Download the slides from presentations given by: Peter …

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 …

Beans offer restaurant operators flexibility and a lower cost, as well as providing customers with healthier options. The stable shelf life and long holding times help reduce costs for operators …

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