Features
Corner Bakery, Newk's, Saladworks leaders on making data make money
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Three restaurant leaders discuss best practices for best data returns.
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Third-party food delivery models evolve as demand accelerates
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Third-party food delivery rapidly expands, gaining importance among restaurant operators who are contemplating the best approach to offer the service.
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Restaurants honoring vets with freebies
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
A variety of restaurant brands are thanking vets for their service with free meals.
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To franchise or not: &Pizza, Blaze CEOs debate which business model is best
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Jim Mizes and Michael Lastoria debate franchising vs sticking with a company-owned business model.
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Fiesta CEO: Hurricanes to blame for Q3 declines
Taco Cabana and Pollo Tropical hoping to bounce back by following its parent company's four-point revitalization plan.
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Canadian start-up with a Caribbean bent shows passion integral to Perfect Pitch win
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
A Toronto mom-and-pop focused on a Caribbean native's love for his culture, along with his new bride's love for him took home honors at this year’s Perfect…
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Investing for growth? Veterans flag top priorities
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A panel during the Fast Casual Executive Summit at the Nashville Omni explored the questions management should ask before investing in growth initiatives.
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Dickey's, Quiznos, Firenza execs: Cloud technology gives a lift, but needs advocates
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Cloud technology enables companies to respond faster to market changes and empowers employees to perform better, but change doesn't come without pain.
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Restaurateurs: 'Don’t hesitate to offer mobile payments'
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
While mobile orders represent a minority of orders, panelists said the ratio is shifting in their favor. A panel of restaurateurs tackling the issue at the…
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Halloween scaring up food freebies across the nation
Halloween is easily one of the most popular holidays for brands hoping to engage customers with freebies.
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Millennials: 'Give us big discounts, cut the small talk'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
One of the more eye-opening sessions at this Fast Casual Executive Summit in Nashville this month was a quick, question-filled hour-long chat with a varied…
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Menu experts predict global menu trends — does your brand measure up?
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Menu experts chat about current and future trends at this year's Fast Casual Executive Summit.
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Chipotle CEO: 'We still have much work to do'
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Despite missing analysts' marks, CEO Steve Ells said he's as optimistic as he was when starting Chipotle nearly 24 years ago.
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CEOs of Wing Zone, Focus Brands, Captain D's, Backyard Burgers, Koti Pizza predict industry changes, trends
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
This year's Fast Casual Executive Summit wrapped up Tuesday night with insights from some of the industry's most successful CEOs.
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Summit keynote speaker: 5 seconds to leading amidst rapid change
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Best-selling author and CNN commentator Mel Robbins tells fast casual leaders why they are likely just 5 seconds away from the best approach to their toughest…
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Muscle Maker CEO on mini IPO: 'Customers love our food. Now, they can own our stock.'
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Muscle Maker Grill CEO Robert Morgan chats about his decision to take the chain public via a mini-IPO and
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Pie Five uses food truck to build brand visibility in Kansas City, Part 2
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The fast casual pizza concept is still new to a lot of people, and the food truck has improved customer awareness.
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Kansas City Pie Five franchisee driving sales with food truck
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The truck has helped improve the brand's visibility as well as delivered a new revenue stream.
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Crackheads and Doughballs: Having fun in the fast (casual) lane
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Crackheads and Doughballs — contrary to how they sound — are not insults. They're the names of the two latest fast casual brands dreamed up by James Markham, a…
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Slim Chickens caters to football fans' food demands
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
There may be no greater test of the success of a catering program than a fanatic football fan, who's been guzzling suds and suddenly becomes hungry. Party…
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