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NPD Group: QSRs imitating hot fast casual segment
A new market research report from The NPD Group shows that quick-service chains have increasingly adopted strategies used by the fast casual segment, and for good reason. The fast casual segment is …February 8, 2012
 | Our industry is experiencing a renewed emphasis on the core principles of business, likely due to the high volume, high turnover nature of the QSR category. Staying profitable and competitive can be a stressful juggling act of balancing customer … |
 | Have you ever walked into an Apple Computer retail store and noted all of the ways the company has revolutionized customer service, and achieved $5,914 sales per square foot? A June 15, Wall Street Journal article titled "Secrets From Genius Bar … |
 | "Lilly, get over here – she just got that blue box from the garage, where are you?" Teddy yelled – she was always a bit bossy toward Lilly. And it wasn't as if she had far to look as they lived together in a 24" x 30" space with a corner … |
 | As I travel the country, I see more and more operators, universities, airports and hotels collecting recyclables and compostables. If you're planning new stores – or renovating existing ones – think about how collection of recyclable or … |
| A new market research report from The NPD Group shows that quick-service chains have increasingly adopted strategies used by the fast casual segment, and for good reason. The fast casual segment is the only category in the restaurant industry that … |
| Teriyaki Experience, a Japanese-inspired, quick-service franchise headquartered in Ontario, Canada, has announced plans to open its second Atlanta location at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The restaurant is set to open in … | |
 | The Wendy's Company has announced plans to build 20 and remodel 50 company-operated restaurants in the U.S. and Canada in 2012 with new contemporary designs meant to enhance the customer experience. The announcement, made during an Investory Day … |
| In Jackson, N.J., diners can now chase a Whopper with an ice cream sundae. According to the Boston Globe, Burger King has partnered with Friendly's Ice Cream to test a hybrid location called "Friendly's Scoop." The Wilbraham company is spearheading … | |
 | McDonald's Corporation today announced strong results for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2011, fueled by growth across all of its global markets. The fourth quarter results included an 11 percent profit increase. For 2011 in full, global … |
 | Pennsylvania-based Rita's Italian Ice has a history dating back to 1984 and a devoted fan base. Still, newly appointed CEO Jonathan Fornaci has already begun implementing plenty of changes. Fornaci has proven he's capable of making substantial … |
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10 Tips for Evaluating Music in Your Restaurant
Many restaurants overlook a very important detail of operating a restaurant - music. A restaurant's image is conveyed to its guests through sound, as well as the look. Here are 10 tips to help you …Type: White PaperSponsored by: Custom Channels -
Self-service makes crowded counter lines a thing of the past
Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace, a grocery chain focused on produce and specialty products and services, wanted to give deli customers faster, more efficient service."We were looking for a …Type: GeneralSponsored by: NEXTEP SYSTEMS -
Survival Of The Fittest
Everywhere business leaders turn, they find nice-sounding, easy-to-swallow, seemingly plausible solutions to their problems.Corporate leaders talk to their peers, copy their competitors, and copy …Type: White PaperSource: QSRweb.com -
HR Practices
Find, hire and retain the best employees you'll ever have.Type: Special ReportSource: FastCasual.com -
Strategic Innovation and Development: Why Manchu WOK is winning awards and has increased its customer base up to 25%
Manchu WOK, a leading Chinese quick-service chain with outlets in the United States and Canada, found positive results from reimaging test as well as updating its recipes. The results included double …Type: Case StudySource: Manchu WOK
