Card use increases for small purchases

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Consumers buy more with plastic than cash.

How to create a super brand

by Janelle Barlow — President, TMI US

Just about every new restaurant chain would love to become a super brand.

Fast Casual: A Year to Remember

From first to last quarter, 2005 was a growing year for the fast casual restaurant industry. In September, Raymond James analyst Bryan Elliot said dining out…

Fast casual restaurants gear up for the holidays

Fast casuals across the nation are gearing up for the holidays this year with delectable dinners and treats for their adoring customers.

Fast Foodz: Salad days are better than ever

Greener menus are sprouting up in America's most popular chains.

Muy Caliente – Hispanic is booming in the U.S.

The explosion of growth experienced by the Hispanic food segment has never been equaled by any other demographic group.