Multi-concept franchising a growth vehicle

September 14, 2008

Multi-Unit Franchisee: Multiunit, multi-concept franchising is a contributing factor in the continued growth of franchising. One motivator propelling…

Mid-Atlantic to showcase new products, services

September 7, 2008

BALTIMORE — The Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage and Lodging Expo, slated to take place Sept. 17-18, 2008, at the Baltimore Convention Center, will offer a variety…

Western Expo: Tech solutions on tap

POS systems, marketing companies offer Web-based solutions.

Mid-Atlantic Expo to feature free educational seminars

August 28, 2008

BALTIMORE — The Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage and Lodging Expo, to be held Sept. 17-18 at the Baltimore Convention Center, will offer attendees the know how they…

Spicing up the holidays

Operators look to holiday flavors that border on the bold and exotic.

Fast casual segment capable of sustaining growth

August 24, 2008

R&I names top Consumers' Choice chains

August 19, 2008

CHICAGO — Restaurants & Institutions has announced the winners of its 28th annual Consumers' Choice in Chains study. The award winners are selected by a…

Organic on the menu

Fast casuals weigh cost vs. benefit of organic items.

Fast Casual gears up for Summit '08

Second annual gathering to spotlight economic woes, branding opportunities.

Penman Square Market opens in Fla.

July 16, 2008

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — Executive chef Craig Dion has opened Penman Square Market and Cafe in Jacksonville Beach, which serves lunch and dinner along with…

Retailers take bite out of fast casual profits

by Christopher Hall — writer, self

Pre-prepared meals pose probable threat to fast casual operations.

Summertime sippers

Fruit-based drinks can create hot profits during the steamy summer months.

Americans weigh in on safety of artificial sweeteners

June 26, 2008

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Does the type of artificial sweetener really matter to consumers? Harris Interactive has announced the results of a survey that shows that…

Fast-casual chains continue to outperform, report says

June 22, 2008

CHICAGO — According to Chicago-based foodservice consultant Technomic Information Services, the Top 100 fast-casual chains continued to be the growth vehicle…

COVER: On the menu

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

June 22, 2008

R&D is critical. Are you doing it right?

Asterop data identifies U.S. expansion opportunities

June 19, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO — Asterop Inc., provider of business intelligence and predictive analytics, has announced the release of its newest business intelligence…

Restaurants squeezed by economy, price-conscious consumers

June 10, 2008

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Restaurants, including fast-food operations, are trying to balance rising costs with keeping customers satisfied.   At the…

IBM, Self-Service World announce free webinar on reaching the 'new consumer'

June 10, 2008

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — IBM, a global provider of business technologies, and Self-Service World, the leading news and information source covering the self-service…

Sustainability ‘hot topic' at 2008 NRA Show

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Chipotle CEO spoke of sustainable, ethical food products.

Technomic study: Consumers want more sandwich variety

May 20, 2008

CHICAGO — New research from foodservice consultants Technomic has found that though preferences for traditional sandwiches remain strong, consumers are looking…