News & Media From Valerie Killifer
Industry veterans to launch gourmet burger brand
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Ed Rensi and Tom Dentice have nearly 100 years of combined restaurant industry experience. Now, the duo is taking what they've learned to Tom & Eddie's, a…
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Local communities large part of fast casual culture
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Fast casual operators learn that community involvement breeds loyalty and extends reach.
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Former QSR execs launch fast casual concepts
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
July 11, 2010
Two former McDonald's executives, Mike Roberts and Mike Donahue, are developing a fast casual concept tentatively named Stephanie's, after the daughter of…
read nowDaphne's closes fourth OC location
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
July 6, 2010
The Fast Food Maven has reported that Daphne's Greek Cafe has closed its fourth Orange County, Calif., location within the past year.
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Fast casuals focus on food, health
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
The fast casual segment has built a loyal following through its emphasis on quality and taste.
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Firehouse Subs pushes past AUV, comps declines
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
How the sandwich chain is redefining its success and delivering on a profitability promise made last year to franchisees.
read nowPanera pay-what-you-want experiment to expand
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
June 28, 2010
Panera chairman Ronald Shaich has said he is pleased with the first month of his nonprofit store in Clayton, Mo., according to USAToday.com. Scaich plans to…
read nowDickey's asks franchisees to seek charity partnerships
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
June 28, 2010
As new locations open from New York to California, Dickey's is incorporating local charities and organizations in the company's grand opening events. Dickey's…
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Luby's to purchase Fuddruckers for $63 million
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Luby's will assume some of Fuddruckers' obligations, real-estate leases and contracts. It also will pay $2.45 million more in cash if it doesn't assume some…
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Luby's to purchase Fuddruckers for $63 million
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Luby's will assume some of Fuddruckers' obligations, real-estate leases and contracts. It also will pay $2.45 million more in cash if it doesn't assume some…
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Sky's Gourmet Tacos launches mobile cuisine vehicle
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
The first of three company-branded food trucks launched June 3 in Los Angeles.
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Sky's Gourmet Tacos launches mobile cuisine vehicle
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
The first of three company-branded food trucks launched June 3 in Los Angeles.
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Fate of NRA Show in Chicago unknown
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
As 58,000 attendees walked the aisles, Illinois legislators battled to keep McCormick Place a viable convention option.
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Fate of NRA Show in Chicago unknown
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
As 58,000 attendees walked the aisles, Illinois legislators battled to keep McCormick Place a viable convention option.
read nowNRA: Menu trends continue to highlight comfort food
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
May 22, 2010
Comfort foods continue to dominate restaurant menus in the United States, with stroganoff, meatballs, bread bowls, melted sandwiches and oatmeal rounding out…
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by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
May 22, 2010
Comfort foods continue to dominate restaurant menus in the United States, with stroganoff, meatballs, bread bowls, melted sandwiches and oatmeal rounding out…
read nowNRA: Mindshare releases text analytics platform
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
May 21, 2010
Mindshare Technologies, a provider of customer feedback management solutions, has unveiled two new products designed to help restaurant operators track and…
read nowNRA: Mindshare releases text analytics platform
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
May 21, 2010
Mindshare Technologies, a provider of customer feedback management solutions, has unveiled two new products designed to help restaurant operators track and…
read nowChipotle expands local supplier program
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
May 17, 2010
Chipotle Mexican Grill is expanding even further its locally grown produce program. The company began serving produce from local farms in all of its…
read nowChipotle expands local supplier program
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
May 17, 2010
Chipotle Mexican Grill is expanding even further its locally grown produce program. The company began serving produce from local farms in all of its…
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