Brenda Rick Smith
Brenda Rick Smith
Brenda has more than 20 years of experience as a marketing and public relations professional. She invested most of her career telling the story of entrepreneurial non-profit organizations, particularly through social media.
Recent Contributions
We spent February talking about these five stories
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
What topics generated the most heat during February's deep freeze?
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Are grocery and c-stores a threat or opportunity for fast casual restaurants?
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
While new offerings may put some grocery stores and c-stores in direct competition with fast casual brands, new partnerships also present new opportunities for…
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Potatopia is pushing potatoes to the center of the plate
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
With a goal of more than doubling Potatopia's unit count in 2015, Alan Dikker has his sights set on elevating the lowly spud.
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Stutz ready to gear up growth for McAlister's
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
McAlister's Deli plans to add 30 new locations in 2015, and Carin Stutz, its new president, would like to step up the pace even more.
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North Dakota oil boom spurs fast casual restaurant growth
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Thanks at least in part to its energy sector, it makes sense for North Dakota to be on the radar for restaurant developers.
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Will Chipotle raise prices again in 2015?
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Another price increase may be on the horizon as Chipotle navigates high beef costs, and the pork supply issue could take a $2 million chunk out of the bottom…
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The top five fast casual stories for January 2015
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
The top stories in January centered on restaurants poised for breakout years through franchising and growth; the secrets to Starbucks' success and CEOs' takes…
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How did Apple Pay perform in its first quarter?
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Eighty percent of Panera's mobile payments came from Apple Pay in Q1 2015. But 80 percent of how much?
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Three takeaways from Starbucks' Q1 2015 report
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Starbucks' consistent success comes down to three things: a strong loyalty program, excellent operational execution and product innovation.
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State of the Union puts minimum wage, 30-hour work week, joint employer issues in the spotlight
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
It's been a busy week in Washington. From the State of the Union address to the Supreme Court to more on the minimum wage, here's a round-up of hot public…
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