FS/Tec, NAFEM to hold co-located event

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Foodservice technology and equipment come together Oct. 10-13 in Atlanta.

Summit reveals fast-casual growth potential

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

September 25, 2007

* Click here to view a slideshow of the 2007 Fast Casual Executive Summit.     Fast-casual restaurants will generate $10 billion in restaurant sales in 2007…

Time compression under Summit microscope

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

September 13, 2007

On Sept. 18 and 19, more than 70 fast-casual executives and industry representatives will descend upon the Hotel Palomar in Dallas to attend the 2007 Fast…

The culturization of yogurt

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Health benefits, healthful toppings give yogurt concepts an energy boost.

Summit to tackle marketing, branding challenges

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

August 30, 2007

According to Fast Casual's 2007 Benchmark Study, 76 percent of respondents said they market to local businesses.   While marketing at the local level is a…

Marketing at the local level

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

August 29, 2007

Community involvement now could mean more sales later.

Summit collaborative to focus on HR tactics

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

August 23, 2007

Hosted by HR expert Rudy Miick, the session will focus on the fast-casual HR environment.

That's a wrap

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Sandwich wraps present an easy option when looking to expand your menu.

What's eating casual dining?

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The recent sale of Applebee's isn't so much about the proliferation of fast casuals as it is increasing costs.  

Survey: Quality care

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Restaurants rely on customer service to increase profits and consumer satisfaction.

Ethnic influences on the menu

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Asian, other flavors, spice things up.  

E-mail marketing drives program success

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

July 2, 2007

Restaurants turn to the Web to market programs and drive community interest.

The fresh factor

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

June 24, 2007

Restaurants tout freshly prepared to add consumer appeal.

Q & A with Chris McCracken

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The curtain is open for Planet Smoothie to take center stage.

Soups On!

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

June 6, 2007

Long a supporting player, the hearty favorite is ready for its close-up.

It's a blast: E-mail campaigns spread the word

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

June 3, 2007

Restaurants rely on e-mail blasts to generate excitement and increase profits.

NRA show highlights industry's best

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

More than 2,000 exhibitors displayed at the 2007 restaurant show.

Menu trends main focus at NRA show

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 23, 2007

It was standing room only Monday during an education session given by Nancy Kruse, president of The Kruse Co. Kruse's session "On the Menu: What's Hot, What's…

Menu trends highlighted at 2007 NRA show

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 22, 2007

It was standing room only Monday during an education session given by Nancy Kruse, president of The Kruse Company. Kruse's session "On the Menu: What's Hot…

NRA show kicks off in Chicago

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 19, 2007

After a slow attendee start at this year's National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, things were in full swing Saturday afternoon as show…