Amy Sorter
Amy Sorter
Amy W. Sorter is an award-winning journalist, copywriter and content producer. Sorter has generated quality articles, blogs and thought leadership pieces for multiple industries during her many decades as a writer. Her byline has appeared in local and national publications including the American Business Journal, Connect CRE, Bankrate, CURE Magazine and the Dallas Morning News.
Recent Contributions
How Snooze Eatery is strengthening leadership, operations to fuel next growth
by Amy Sorter — Writer and Editor, Connect Media
The Denver-based breakfast-and-brunch chain plans to open six restaurants in 2027 and is preparing by strengthening its leadership and operations. CEO Josh…
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How Dillas Quesadillas revamped operations to speed service
by Amy Sorter — Writer and Editor, Connect Media
A stalled drive-thru prompted Dillas Quesadillas to overhaul operations, simplify its menu and adopt kitchen-prep technology. The changes cut service times by…
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Starbucks says sugar-free lawsuit allegations have no merit
by Amy Sorter — Writer and Editor, Connect Media
Starbucks said the lawsuit filed against it this week over the labeling of its sugar-free protein beverages have no merit.
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The foundation for Rooted: 7 ingredients, simplicity and trust
by Amy Sorter — Writer and Editor, Connect Media
Rooted founder Lily Rivkin Friend built a fast-casual concept around simplicity and trust. Its seven-ingredient rule keeps food and operations streamlined…
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Survey: Restaurant operators are optimistic, but equipment costs squeeze cash flow
by Amy Sorter — Writer and Editor, Connect Media
A survey reveals that a percentage of restaurant owner/operators are optimistic, even in the face of rising costs and concerns over replacing equipment.
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How Sankranti built its own fast-casual Indian food playbook
by Amy Sorter — Writer and Editor, Connect Media
Srinivasa “Nimms” Nimmagadda and his team spent years developing a fast-casual Indian food concept playbook through Sankranti Indian Kitchen. Now the company…
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Why Chain’s ‘pop cuisine’ concept is testing food hall format
by Amy Sorter — Writer and Editor, Connect Media
The American pop-cuisine food brand is launching its newest dining format to determine the viability of different, experiential locations.
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Fast-casual brand collabs: Making partnership pay off
by Amy Sorter — Writer and Editor, Connect Media
Kelly Gray (Hot Head Burritos) Stacey Kane (chief marketing officer) Lori Primavera (Smoothie King) and Traci Graziani (Kraft Heinz) will present their…
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Shark Club takes a deliberate bite out of the US sports restaurant market
by Amy Sorter — Writer and Editor, Connect Media
Shark Club's recent North Texas opening sets the stage to bridge the gap between traditional sports bars and upscale casual dining.
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66% of young restaurant workers say employers aren't training them right — Here's the fix
by Amy Sorter — Writer and Editor, Connect Media
A new Schoox survey reveals a gap between what frontline restaurant employees want to learn and what operators are actually delivering — and why closing it…
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