Is your e-marketing strategy missing these 10 things?

by Nancy A Shenker — CEO, theONswitch, LLC

Email is an often-overlooked and effective tactic in the marketing mix, and restaurants should use it to tell customers about delivery and carry-out specials…

17 vendors offering freebies to help restaurants live another day

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

As restaurants struggle to keep their businesses open amid COVID-19, vendors are proving that they are ready to help.

13 tips to consider when pivoting to a take-out, delivery model

by Nancy A Shenker — CEO, theONswitch, LLC

With COVID-19 in full swing, shifting to a carry-out and delivery model is key to restaurant survival.

4 ways for your brand to stay 'top-of-search'

by Nancy A Shenker — Content Strategist, theONswitch, LLC

As Google enhances its Google My Business pages and refines its search algorithm, savvy multi-location food brands are becoming more aware of the imperative to…

RFIS 2020 Sponsor Preview: Attentive

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Attentive is a personalized mobile messaging platform for innovative businesses that can quickly become a Top 3 revenue channel.

Restaurants must adopt a gig attitude to attract Gen Z workers

by Amanda Nichols — marketing, Kronos

Since Gen Zers are drawn to gig jobs based on the ability to work their own schedules, restaurants must get on the gig economy bandwagon.

Jon Smith Subs president: 'Millennials are the future of franchising'

Jim Butler, the president of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill and Jon Smith Subs, weighs in on why millennials are the future of franchising.

RFIS 2020 Sponsor Preview: Decision Logic

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

When experienced restaurant operators joined forces with expert technologists to form a comprehensive back-office platform, Decision Logic came to the industry.

RFIS 2020 Sponsor Preview: Vert

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Vert Digital is an independent full-stack digital shop on the east coast with a team of 35, serving Fortune 1000 calibre consumer-brands like First Watch…

RFIS 2020 Sponsor Preview: PathSpot

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The PathSpot Safety System is a real-time hand hygiene management solution that protects foodservice operators and their customers against foodborne illness…

Not all heroes wear capes: Some wear aprons and master spreadsheets

by Nancy Shenker

Superhero managers are experts at controlling food costs and labor but also have an influence mindset as well as a mastery of P&L and their brand's systems.

Chop Chop Rice CEO: 'We can't hire like we did in the past'

David Smith, CEO of Chop Chop Rice Co., shares the eight things he does to recruit and keep high-quality employees.

Are your food costs costing you too much?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Restaurateurs may want to use this infographic to help calculate food costs.

RFIS 2020 Sponsor Preview: AyrKing

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

AyrKing is a team of food preparation specialists committed to the idea that quality, consistency and profitability all start at the very beginning, according…

RFIS 2020 Sponsor Preview: Netsurion

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Netsurion BranchSDO is a comprehensive software-defined branch network solution combining a powerful yet easily-deployed edge appliance and cloud orchestration.

4 tech trends picking up steam in 2020

by Graham Campbell

Givex COO Graham Campbell explains how restaurant owners can take advantage of upcoming technology trends to maximize sales and profitability.

Chef Chatter: How Corner Bakery drives menu innovation

Jim Doak, chef and culinary consultant at Corner Bakery Cafe, doesn't think menu innovation needs to be intimidating.

10 ways to make your customers heart you on Valentine’s Day

by Kristi Turner, Compeat, Kristi Turner — CMO, Compeat

About 32% of Americans will visit a restaurant on Valentine's Day, and it's not just for coulples. Single men will spend an average of $71, while single woman…

RFIS 2020 Sponsor Preview: ItsaCheckmate

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

ItsaCheckmate provides true end-to-end integration between the restaurant's POS system and over 100 third-party delivery and ordering platforms, such as…

RFIS 2020 Sponsor Preview: Deel

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

DEEL Media, founded in 2009 to deploy and manage complex turnkey digital menu board solutions, has a team of experts and artists who take client success…

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