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Restaurant brands take several top spots on Global Brand Simplicity Index
November 10, 2015
Fast casual, quick serve and pizza brands took half of the top 10 spots in this year's Simplicity Index.
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4 for 15: 4 speakers, 15 minutes each, limitless knowledge
by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group
Three fast casual restaurant operators and other experts share their insights about the industry and how they've found success and value in it.
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Navigating the crossover: Fast casualization of the restaurant industry
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Switching into fast casual dining requires more than getting food to the table quicker. It demands new strategies from menu decisions to customer experience…
read nowRestaurateurs, retailers battle for out-of-home breakfast bucks
November 5, 2015
C-stores and supermarkets are expanding foodservice offerings to hold onto their share of stomach as the balance of food dollars teeters more toward…
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Building the brand culture: It’s all about empowering employees
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Establishing a 'cult' philosophy in building a robust brand culture isn't a bad thing. In fact, it's one of several valuable and viable approaches.
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The perfect pitch: 3 restaurant concepts
by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group
Entrepreneurs from Burgers n’ Fries Forever, Sweet Lorraine’s Fabulous Mac n’ Cheez and Pincho Factory pitched concepts to a panel of distinguished investors…
read nowThe Chickery hires former Panera Bread leader; sales increase 200%
October 30, 2015
The Chickery hired Amjad Hantash last year as it launched an aggressive corporate growth and worldwide franchise program and the results have been stellar.
read nowAmericans gobble up pizza during a GOP debate
October 30, 2015
When presidential candidates debate issues Americans are indulging in pizza in record numbers for both parties.
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FCES15: Stay on trend with the latest food trends
by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group
Tastes and trends in food change and evolve rapidly. What may have been an innovative concept last year may be exactly the wrong one now.
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FCES15: The changing course of consumer behavior
by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group
Consumers of all kinds have a nearly endless array of options from which to choose, whether they're purchasing furniture, cars, housewares, or any good or…
read nowICX Association kicks off Symposium series in Atlanta
October 27, 2015
The two-day event aims to help B2C brands prepare for the next generation of computing technology, which promises to deliver the capability to engage and…
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Top 3 non-pumpkin trends of the season
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
FastCasual.com talks with food experts and restaurant operators to find out three of this season's top-trending menu items.
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FCES15: Beverage smarts: What’s on trend
by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group
Beverages are an important aspect of the consumer dining experience and play a critical part of a restaurant’s branding efforts. Being on trend is key to…
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FCES15: Real estate decision requires lots of homework, data insight
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
As any business owner knows the location decision can sink the business or be the foundation of initial success and growth. But it involves much more than…
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FCES15: Tips on building a foundation for profitable growth
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Strategic and profitable growth for today's restaurants, quick service eateries and retailers is a comprehensive endeavor. But it's doable and the number one…
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FCES15: Why design is key to customer engagement
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Design is a key aspect for the customer experience and plays directly into the "corporate soul" and building a relationship with customers.
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FCES2015: Going mobile no longer ‘if’ or ‘when’ but ‘now’ for the restaurant industry
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Mobile is the most effective way to serve the millennial segment.
read nowEditors seeking info for Fast Casual State of the Industry report
October 19, 2015
FastCasual.com is now collecting responses for its annual State of the Industry report.
read nowDanny Meyer's restaurant brands eliminate tipping
October 14, 2015
Union Square Hospitality Group announced today that starting in November, it will eliminate tipping at all of its13 full-service venues, while also increasing…
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QSR State of the Industry report ready for readers
by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group
QSRWeb.com polled hundreds of operators about their business practices to compile the data.
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