News & Media From Valerie Killifer
Beautiful Brands' growing empire
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
David and Camille Rutkauskas launched Camille's Sidewalk Café in 1996. Last year, the company added 10 more brands to its growing portfolio.
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Beautiful Brands' growing empire
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
David and Camille Rutkauskas launched Camille's Sidewalk Café in 1996. Last year, the company added 10 more brands to its growing portfolio.
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Menu prices and the economic recovery
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
How will consumers' need for value intersect with the segment's need to cover cost of goods sold?
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Menu prices and the economic recovery
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
How will consumers' need for value intersect with the segment's need to cover cost of goods sold?
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Camille's opens first Wal-mart restaurant
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Beautiful Brands marks the significant opening of its first Supercenter location.
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Camille's opens first Wal-mart restaurant
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Beautiful Brands marks the significant opening of its first Supercenter location.
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The brains behind the brands
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Fast casual executives are known for blazing new trails. But who are the five to watch in 2010?
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The brains behind the brands
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Fast casual executives are known for blazing new trails. But who are the five to watch in 2010?
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Fast Casual 2009: Five hits and a miss
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
The economy, social media and a nationwide food-system upgrade round out a year filled with ups and downs.
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Fast Casual 2009: Five hits and a miss
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
The economy, social media and a nationwide food-system upgrade round out a year filled with ups and downs.
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The fast casual gold rush
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Brands are looking to the Northeast and Midwestern regions as exciting territories for franchise growth.
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The fast casual gold rush
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Brands are looking to the Northeast and Midwestern regions as exciting territories for franchise growth.
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Brands gear up for holiday catering opportunities
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Fast casual concepts look to strengthen fourth quarter results by boosting their year-end catering sales.
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Brands gear up for holiday catering opportunities
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Fast casual concepts look to strengthen fourth quarter results by boosting their year-end catering sales.
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New owners of Pat & Oscar's launch revitalization effort
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
New owners launch innovative menu items and upgraded décor to polish their 'diamond in the rough.'
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New owners of Pat & Oscar's launch revitalization effort
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
New owners launch innovative menu items and upgraded décor to polish their 'diamond in the rough.'
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Holiday retail sales projected to improve
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
As holiday shoppers hit the streets, restaurant operators remain cautiously optimistic.
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Tossed upgrades image, logo
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
The salad chain launches a new store prototype to unveil in Boston.
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Eye-tracking technology reveals consumer brand experience
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Sensory Track uses crosshairs that show precisely where a customer is looking.
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Technomic report predicts alcohol sales falling in 2010
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Alcohol sales at casual- and fine-dining chains are expected to be slim in 2010, giving some fast casual operators a golden opportunity.
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