Brand resurrection? Chipotle might just pull it off

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Norovirus outbreak and rat infestation behind it, Chipotle's leadership says the brand is moving on.

Looking for ways to find and keep employees? NRA leaders offer insights

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Given the reality of fewer young employees in the work force, the only options are to recruit more from other age groups or be more successful recruiting…

3 commonalities among Lyfe Kitchen, Urban Plates, Baskin Robbins brand-building strategies

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Building a successful brand has three parts: storytelling, club making and country building, according to a branding expert at the National Restaurant Show.

Franchise focus: How a mom's former junk food addiction led to a thriving juice concept

by Cherryh Butler — editor, fcc

Husband-and-wife, Kat and Landon Eckles founded Clean Juice in 2015, in Huntersville North Carolina, and the brand since expanded to seven units.

10 things to avoid when launching a mobile app

Balance Grille's journey to find a working mobile app inspired its founders to create a list of 10 mistakes to avoid when creating a mobile app.

Webinar: The Halal Guys shares 3 loyalty lessons with big pay-offs

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

The Halal Guys Marketing Director Andrew Eck related valuable information in the hour-long session, including three principles that he said brands must keep in…

Top execs discuss perks and pitfalls of private vs public ownership

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Panera Bread CEO Ron Shaich's decision earlier this year to sell the brand to JAB Holdings for $7.5 billion has spurred some to ask, "Just how much impact does…

Legacy Hall serving fast casual fare in upscale food court vibe

by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group

A group of fast casual concepts, including a brewery and a restaurant specializing in wine, are opening this fall in one building in Plano, Texas. Legacy Hall…

Caliburger founder to discuss how $3.1M investment will fuel robotics in the kitchen

The substantial investment is the combined effort of Acacia Research Corporation, Match Robotics VC, and a number of undisclosed strategic investors.

Saudi Arabia-born burger brand takes design cues from US fast casuals

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Burger Eight, which opened last year in the capital of Saudi Arabia, has incorporated design strategies used by American brands, but has kept its local flavor.

Investing in technology? Restaurants share hits and misses

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Companies need to do their research, and management has to be supportive for technology initiatives to succeed.

Taziki's, Little Caesars execs advise how to get employees on board with technology

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Automatic Merchandiser

Restaurants and retailers implementing interactive ordering options for customers need the full support of their employees for the solutions to be successful.

The Halal Guys loyalty story to headline July 13 webinar

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

The Halal Guys have had enormous success with their well-researched loyalty program, which the brand's leadership with share with our readers during a July 1…

Summer LTOs focus on providing healthful options

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Shrimp, fish and smoothie enhancements are popular summer LTOs.

Free Webinar: How to get your brand all wrapped up in that 'transparency thing'

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Can consumers really see your brand? Do they really see how you're "being transparent" about your ingredients, their sources and quality? This free webinar…

New studies show restaurant 'do's and don'ts' of online ordering, delivery

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

As the restaurant industry continues to bask in the big-dollar benefits of online ordering, two new studies shed light on best practices when it comes to…

Franchisees talk do-over: What they wish they knew before opening their franchise

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Managing employees is a major aspect that new franchisees often don’t realize or prepare for when signing a franchise agreement. That, and the fact that…

How to avoid disputes in the franchisor-franchisee partnership

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Attorney Brian Schnell of Faegre Baker Daniels LLP offers up advice and tips on how potential franchise operators and franchisors can sidestep common disputes…

Interactive customer technology: How to achieve employee buy-in

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Achieving employee buy-in needs to be part of the project from the beginning when introducing customer interactive technology.

NRA applauds Trump's apprenticeship order, while critics say it's full of holes

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

The National Restaurant Association and its educational foundation have been pushing for more love from the feds for apprenticeships and this week they got…