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5 ways to get the most out of your supply chain
Having the time and infrastructure to focus on 100 percent of what you purchase could be the difference between a good food product and small savings to a…
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Restaurants striving to offer healthy options to kids
About 150 restaurant brands ranging from Noodles & Company to Outback Steakhouse to Sonic, use the Kids LiveWell guidelines across 42,000 locations nationwide.
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The changing franchise landscape: Why Incorporation matters more than ever
It is more important than ever for franchisees and franchisors to work together and remain a united front. There are many ways to achieve this, of course, but…
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3 changes to PCI mandate that restaurateurs don't understand
Three changes to the PCI DSS mandate have already had dramatic effects on a number of business owners and vendors.
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Fast-food breakfast is 'top food story' of the year
by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group
Three of this year's top-10 stories revolved around the fast food industry: Domino's new emoji ordering option ranked as No. 7 and the availability of alcohol…
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How 3 restaurants tackled holiday hiring
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Execs of Doc Popcorn, Kono Pizza and Maui Wowi share their strategies when it comes to hiring seasonal help.
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Get with the compliance program: A 4-step, mobile process
Formalizing a process isn’t about adding an extra step to bog employees down, it’s about creating a proof point to measure compliance with assorted regulations.
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Saying no to digital: Why haven't all restaurateurs embraced new POS systems?
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
A new study looks at why many restaurants haven't implemented a digital POS system.
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Living the brand: How &pizza CEO has inspired customers to wear its logo forever
by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group
&pizza is the name of the Washington, D.C.-based pizzeria co-founded by Michael Lastoria and Steve Salis in July 2012. Since then, it's expanded to 1…
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How to use your restaurant design to tell your 'real food story'
by Steve Starr — Chief, starrdesign
Incorporating your use of real ingredients and cooking processes into your design is vital.
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10 fresh restaurant marketing ideas for 2016
Today there are marketing techniques that won't break the bank and will help you save time. Use these restaurant marketing ideas to take your business to the…
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In the restaurant Red Zone: Running the last 20 yards in the pick-up game
The success of mobile and online ordering can only be achieved when the digital strategy has an equally well-thought out plan to support pick-up or curbside…
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Restaurateurs celebrate the season with holiday promotions: Part 2
by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group
Along with Santa Claus, bustling stores and visiting relatives, the holidays bring promotions — lots of them. Here's a look at Part 2 of our holiday promo…
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5 ways restaurants can keep up with industry changes
Restaurants must be constantly evolving if they are to maintain, grow and in some cases reclaim their market share.
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Can your restaurant bounce back from a crisis?
by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group
Running a restaurant can be a great source of enjoyment. It can also be a risky endeavor. What can you do when your restaurant faces a PR crisis?
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Controlling the supply chain is key to preventing E coli outbreaks
Just like with any sports team, the food supply chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
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Inescapable ingredients (Part 3): Egging on the egg
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
This is part 3 of a series exploring how chefs are using common ingredients to innovate menus.
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10 'dynamic' ways outdoor digital displays will entice, surprise customers
The days of static signage are quickly moving to the rear window with digital signage out in front providing the best way to stand out in an increasingly…
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Ask the experts: Have digital menu boards reached critical mass?
"If you're talking about in a traditional QSR market space — behind the counter, up on the ceiling, in the inside of the building — I would say there's still…
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Restaurateurs celebrate the season with holiday promotions
by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group
Holiday promotions abound at restaurants nationwide. Restaurant operators are offering tasty treats, hot or cold beverages, while helping people in need.
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