Blogs
Using technology to comply with menu-labeling legislation
There is simple and intuitive software out there that provides access to calorie counts and nutritional information at the click of a button, empowering the…
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Is the UAE restaurant industry in trouble?
The problem has more to do with the lack of integrity of some operators leading "bad brand" than industry saturation.
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17 female execs offer advice about rising to the top of a male-dominated field
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
In honor of International Women's Day (March 8), 17 successful female execs discuss the challenges and joys of leading in a male-dominated field.
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Standing out in 2017: How to implement 4 fresh marketing tips
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Check out four ways to up your marketing game in 2017.
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Calculating the cost of DIY vs third-party SaaS solutions
by Dave Bennett — President & CEO, Mirus Restaurant Solutions
One expert takes a look at the dollars and cents when it comes to just how much a difference exists between DIY and SaaS solutions.
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Mapping a route through industry roadblocks
by Dustin Minton — National Restaurant Practice Co-Leader, BDO USA, LLP
Learning how to manage in an oversaturated market can feel like trying to drive on a crowded highway during rush hour. In the moment, roadblocks and traffic…
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5 ways to improve your mobile-ordering experience
Adoption is so high that mobile ordering is expected to be a $38B business by 2020 among QSR chains alone.
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How payments technologies are changing fast food
Careful consideration of the advantages and disadvantages of each available payments option will enable restaurant owners to find the one that best meets the…
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4 metrics every restaurant should track
You may be running a well-structured training program for new staff in the hopes that they’ll learn quickly and become more productive, but you might be…
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Ode to the taco: Why the old-school menu item is trending
Tacos aren't new, but they are trendier than ever. Here's why.
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Are wearables the future of dining out?
Wearables in the food industry can increase in-house communication with the entire staff and elevate the customer service experience, giving you an edge over…
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FastCasual's parent company launching FoodTruckOperator.com
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Networld Media Group will launch FoodTruckOperator.com on April 1. It will cover industry trends and news, profile business owners and explore the technologies…
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Kids these days: Using digital signage to engage millennials, Gen Z
Strategically incorporating digital signage into your business plan and brand experience will enhance marketing efforts and engage younger customers — ensuring…
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How mobile ordering is reinventing the drive-thru experience
by Elizabeth Friend — Strategy Analyst, Euromonitor International
Much of the draw of the drive-thru is rooted in speed and convenience; however, recent advancements in technology have created the potential for an even…
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Why TV should be part of your digital marketing strategy
Using TV advertising to boost online activity is a highly effective strategy for driving multi-screening, impulse visits, online ordering, and attracting…
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What impact does lower grocery store prices have on restaurants?
by Dustin Minton — National Restaurant Practice Co-Leader, BDO USA, LLP
Falling food prices are driving grocery store prices to decline, and this has some questioning the long-term impact of a price gap between grocery store and…
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3 ways to improve your customer experience
The human connection between staff and customers will set your restaurant apart. Build relationships and you'll build businesses.
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How 1 restaurant exec needs your help to beat cancer
Nick Vojnovic shares his battle with cancer and urges people to become bone marrow donors.
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Why your digital ordering platform is failing
Launching digital ordering can seem like an overwhelming project, considering it involves marketing, operations and IT. Poorly executed, it can be devastating…
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Snow, sweets and Super Bowl: February is a marketer's dream
by Seshu Madabushi — Founder & CEO, mKonnekt
From Super Bowl Sunday to Valentine’s Day Tuesday, February may be the dead of winter in the Northern hemisphere, but this second month of the year is still…
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