Features
6 practices of a 'really, truly, green restaurant'
Chains have taken on a Greener Corporate Responsibility clause.
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QSR State of the Industry report ready for readers
by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group
QSRWeb.com polled hundreds of operators about their business practices to compile the data.
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Why giving back should be part of your business strategy
Corporate social responsibility is a vital part of a brand’s identity, especially to the increasingly impactful millennial generation.
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How location-based marketing helped Cousins Subs increase sales
by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group
The chain increased app downloads by 42 percent, increased mobile ordering traffic by 63 percent, and increased limited-time-only sales online and in-store for…
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Review: What operators can learn from Panera 2.0
Moving beyond free WiFi, Panera is rolling out mobile-based initiatives designed to make the customer experience more welcoming and to cement customer loyalty.
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Are you following the 12 dos and don'ts of restaurant financing?
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Although there is no secret recipe for raising funds to open a business, there are some practices that should always be followed and even more to avoid.
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1 on 1 with Wingstop CEO: Why IPO was the way to go
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
While going public seems like a trendy move for fast casuals these days, CEO Charlie Morrison didn’t take the decision lightly when deciding to take Wingstop…
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Restaurant design: How to be 'on trend, not trendy'
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Being on trend with décor is great until the trend is over and an operator is left with a restaurant that shows its age. The best way to keep that from…
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7 ways to grow your brand via nontraditional spaces
by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group
Considering ways to expand that are off the beaten path can prove to be a positive move that lands a new audience and teaches you how to overcome unique…
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Franchise focus: Can Captain D's hook fast casual market share?
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
While many may still consider the seafood restaurant a quick service restaurant, CEO Phil Greifeld said that in 2011 the chain began transitioning from a QSR…
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3 ways to use technology to identify food waste
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Waste is especially prevalent in restaurants, where diners leave about 17 percent of their food uneaten.
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Why Chipotle is wrong about loyalty
by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh
Mobile technology is changing the way guests engage with restaurants and is on its way to becoming an indispensable source of competitive advantage for brands.
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Franchising and growth: Zagat readers reveal favorite 'up-and-coming' fast casual concepts
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Zagat readers revead favorite new fast casual brands in what Zagat calls the "post-Shack era."
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10 questions to ask before leasing commercial space
Are you planning to lease commercial space? Here are 10 questions you need to ask about the landlord and building.
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Why sustainable packaging is a 'must have' for restaurant success
Two food trends are proof that restaurants must embrace sustainability in packaging.
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How restaurant chains can increase profits by improving energy and operational efficiency
By implementing device-level monitoring of energy consumption, chains gain unmatched visibility into the devices running their restaurants and can easily…
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Pizza, QSR and fast casual segments enjoying big gains
While bolstered consumer confidence is good news for restaurants, rising costs are perhaps their biggest challenge in today’s business landscape.
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13 ways to beat weather-related supply chain challenges
'Mother Nature is not sweet.' -- John Shelby Spong
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Restaurateurs speak out against NLRB ruling
by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group
The National Labor Relations Board made it easier on Thursday for restaurant workers to unionize, and many restaurateurs are already worried about what the…
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How Arby's turned on energy efficiency without turning off customers
by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group
Environmental sustainability matters now more than ever, and with states like California entering their fourth year of record breaking drought conditions, no…
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