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Midsized business owners cite government regulations as top concern
October 16, 2014
A new study by research group ADP Research Institute reveals a gap in confidence for midsized businesses when it comes to the US economy. The study found that…
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Fast casual execs weigh successes and failures of QSR segment
by Alicia Kelso — senior editor, QSRweb.com
Despite a few notable bright spots -- Wendy's, Domino's -- most observers agree that the QSR segment is in trouble. What are the lessons and opportunities for…
read nowRestaurant Finance Monitor’s finance and development conference headed to Vegas
October 15, 2014
The Restaurant Finance Monitor's annual Restaurant Finance & Development Conference will be held Nov. 10-12, 2014 at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas.
read nowSpeedLine launches LiveMaps feature for delivery software
October 15, 2014
Profitable delivery is the focus of a new software release this week from SpeedLine Solutions.
read nowLong Range Systems adds new chief revenue officer
October 15, 2014
Long Range Systems has named Dan Murphy as chief revenue officer. In this role, Murphy will oversee the company's US-based sales team as well as develop the…
read nowEarl of Sandwich CEO Heeley makes jump to Veggie Grill
October 15, 2014
Heeley has also served in top posts at Au Bon Pain and Baja Fresh.
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Tiny stores make me happy: Tracking revenue per square foot
by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo
Leading restaurant brands are growing their top line with off-premise sales while shrinking real estate costs – resulting in better revenue per square foot and…
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Deliver more than food; deliver an experience
by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia
Lean on your supply chain partners to innovate for you; they have resources and answers.
read nowHeartland Payment Systems hosting CEO roundtable at Fast Casual Exec Summit
October 7, 2014
A quartet of C-suite executives from the fast casual segment will participate in a roundtable Oct. 14 in Denver as part of the annual Fast Casual Executive…
read nowWorkPlace Impact adds restaurant brands to portfolio
October 7, 2014
WorkPlace Impact, a marketing company that targets consumers directly at work, has added restaurant clients to its portfolio.
read nowSome LA area eateries adding 3% surcharge to cover insurance costs
October 7, 2014
The restaurant owners say the surcharge isn't meant to make a political point, but is simply a way to cover the cost of healthcare for employees while…
read nowHenny Penny announces leadership and structural changes
October 7, 2014
Henny Penny has announced several leadership changes and an organizational restructuring.
read nowExpert urges operators to plan 2015 purchasing now
October 6, 2014
A purchasing forecast should clearly define the components that drive commodity prices, including geopolitical events, weather, planted acres of farmland, crop…
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Uber's move into foodservice showcases importance of convenience
by Ed Zimmerman — President, pizza.com
Recent partnerships and service launches show that consumers want convenience and are willing to pay for it.
read nowRestaurant traffic, sales post solid gains in August
October 1, 2014
Driven by stronger same-store sales and customer traffic levels and a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's…
read nowWingstop appoints new CFO
September 30, 2014
Michael Mravle joins the company from Bloomin’ Brands, where he held several positions, including most recently group vice president of Financial Planning …
read nowJAB Holding Company affiliate to acquire Einstein Noah Restaurant Group for $374 million
September 29, 2014
An affiliate of JAB Holding Company will acquire Einstein Noah Restaurant Group for approximately $374 million.
read nowData breach extends beyond Jimmy John's to other restaurants
September 29, 2014
Data breach extended beyond 216 Jimmy John's restaurants to include 108 other restaurants.
read nowFood truck revenue expected to increase by 76% in next five years
September 29, 2014
The food truck segment began picking up steam around 2008, with many concepts abandoning more expensive brick-and-mortar bills during the Great Recession.
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Identifying best practices for restaurant site selection
by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group
Getting boots on the ground to narrow down an ideal location is important.
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