 | It's a question restaurateurs should be asking themselves following the death of Steve Jobs, whose name and persona will be forever inseparable from the Apple brand. I knew he was so seriously ill that he'd resigned as CEO of Apple, but Steve Jobs's … |
 | While use of technology and social media among Millennials is legendary (they've never known a time that wasn't digital), new Hartman Group research finds that their relationships with brands is less definitive and, thus, fertile ground for creating … |
 | Restaurant owners and executives are constantly looking for the biggest bang for their buck when it comes to spreading the word about their restaurant. Getting new mouths in the door is an important step in growing the business, let alone the brand … |
| We know the place, or know of such a place. The quaint restaurant, locally owned by a couple; she's the chef, he runs the front. Menus are handwritten and change constantly based on the local catch and seasonal bounty. The food is to die for. The … |
| In this series to date, I've covered the consumer side of social media — who's using it and how. In this final installment, I'm going to turn the tables and cover the business side — that is, how restaurant concepts can use social media … |
 | Groupon continues to be front and center in the foodservice industry. A day doesn't go by where I don't hear the name Groupon from an operator, see an RSS feed with some B-School analyst speculating on its business model, or get another offer to buy … |
| If you've read part 1 of this series, you'll probably remember the picture I drew of the typical social media user: A woman, middle-age or approaching it, middle income, with at least some college education. You may also remember my pointing out … |
| A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of attending a major social media conference. Naturally I saw it as a great opportunity to pick up new nuggets of wisdom from first-rate brains. And in this I definitely was not disappointed. Some of the most … |
 | What makes Duncan Hines' new Amazing Glazes so "amazing?" Does it represent new technology? Or do the glazes represent a new application of an old technology? First of all, the new vanilla and chocolate glaze products are amazingly simple to use and … |
| Who has seen the latest reports on the fastest growing restaurant chains in North America? I was struck when I read the following article summarizing the latest Technomic report: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-0524-nra--20110523,0 … |
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Menu Labeling Mandated in Health Care Reform Act: Digital Menu Boards Serving up Fulfilling Solutions
If you work in the quick serve or fast casual restaurant industry chances are you've been discussing menu and menu board labeling legislation for some time now. Many American restauranteurs have …Type: White PaperSponsored by: Wireless Ronin Technologies -
Internet Marketing and the Social Media (Slides)
Industry leaders provide vital information regarding the use of the Internet and Social Media to aid in your restaurant's growth. Download the slides from presentations given by: Boris Bugarski …Type: PresentationSponsored by: Fast Casual Executive Summit -
Learning the New Financial Business Model (Slides)
Industry leaders share ways to capitalize on financial business models. Download the slides from presentations given by: Louis J. Basile Jr., Wildflower Bread Company/ Jim Greco, Bruegger's …Type: PresentationSponsored by: Fast Casual Executive Summit -
Brain Exchange (Slides)
Brain Exchange Session. Find information on discussions relating to eight topics including: Fast Casual Startups, Menu Development, Web & Social Marketing, Team Dynamics, Winning Brand Design …Type: PresentationSponsored by: Fast Casual Executive Summit -
Corporate Communication Strategies
Digital signage successfully conveys corporate messaging in three different arenas.Type: White PaperSponsored by: ADFLOW Networks
