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Restaurants offer not-so-spooky Halloween specials
by Molly Wike — Intern, Networld Media Group
Restaurants of all kinds are offering Halloween specials for young guests.
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Rockfire Grill named winner of 'Perfect Pitch'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
There may be no better way to recapture the spirit of ingenuity, excitement and entrepreneurship that has brought so many into food service than to attend an…
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Franchise Focus: Why 1 fast casual didn't 'rush' into franchising
by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group
After 12 years, Rush Bowls' founder, Andrew Pudalov, is finally ready to franchise his concept.
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Pei Wei Test Kitchen stirs up 'priceless' ROI
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Pei Wei has opened an official test kitchen that also serves as a fully functioning restaurant.
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To stay or to grow? That was the question at Fast Casual Executive Summit
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
"Should I stay or should I grow?" is one question that many restaurant brands struggle with regarding expansion plans.
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Free webinar: 7 essential strategies for recession-proof restaurant systems
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Analysts are indicating a restaurant recession has already started. Whatever ultimately happens, it's clear those who invest in point-of-sale technology now…
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Uncle Maddio's on franchisee failure: Lessons learned drive growth forward
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
When you build a brand, you are taking a chance on new franchisees. There will be failures, shares Uncle Maddio's. The trick is to turn those failures into…
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Fast Casual Summit: Why being different is better for your brand
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
A restaurant's differences are its keys to greater value and desirability, says branding guru Sally Hogshead, CEO and founder of Fascinate.
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Florida restaurants prep for Hurricane Matthew
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Although Hurricane Matthew hasn't hit Florida yet, the damage from the predicted Category 4 storm has caused Firehouse Subs, based in Jacksonville, to close…
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Restaurant industry contracting, says NRA
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The NRA's monthly composite index reflecting the health and outlook for the nation's restaurant industry is reflecting the overall shadow that appears to be…
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The incredible growing menu: Taking your digital system chain-wide
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
As digital menus become the new standard at quick-service restaurants — both inside and at the drive-thru — it’s becoming increasingly critical to make these…
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Reuters report says restaurants and robotics still haven't mixed
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Reuters today published a story on the use of robots in food service, which shows that most restaurateurs are staying with humans for the bulk of their needs…
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Japan + Peru = saucy success at Suviche
by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group
Co-owner Aliosha Stern discusses how the brand has combined Japanese and Peruvian cuisine to create a thriving fast casual brand.
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Texas groups join NRF to sue Labor Department over new overtime rule
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
A group of Texas chambers of commerce has joined the NRF to file suit on behalf of the "millions of employers and employees" that the groups say the new rules…
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What the best-dressed pizzas are wearing now
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Almonds, arugula, potatoes and eggs, are just a few of the players in the results of our completely unscientific poll of cool and surprisingly tasty pizza…
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Franchise Focus: Go Brit serving up British favourites, 'jolly good time'
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The Delaware-based fish-and-chips brand claims to serve "British favourites and jolly good time."
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The franchisee's financial 4: Top tips to get investors to show you the money (Part 2 of a series on restaurant financial issues)
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
In yesterday's initial part of this series, readers got expert advise on equipment leasing options and how they can help with your overall food service…
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To lease or not to lease: 5 tips, if that is your question (Part 1 of 2 on restaurant financing issues)
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
In a business that demands a steady and relatively liquid cash flow, leasing equipment can make a lot of sense. Here are five tips to help you decide what…
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Study: 3 restaurant priorities that pay off big
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
A newly released study from Deloitte shows that a huge chunk of frequent diners prefer to order online, but at quick service restaurants they end up spending…
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15K restaurants deploy everything from unicorns to engaged employees to fight hunger
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Eat out so hungry kids can eat. It’s a simple notion with a huge possible impact, as nearly 15,000 restaurants nationwide join the effort to provide meals for…
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