Features
Restaurant leaders tout inclusive cultures to quell 'labor pains'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Inclusion and diversity are more than HR catchwords when it comes to restaurant staff. Leaders of four restaurant brands say brands that truly embrace these as…
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Your brand's name in lights, baby!
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
As a reader of this website, we know you're probably also an industry expert and leader. You know your stuff. But frankly, you're overlooking one of the best…
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What wowed QSRweb readers in 2019
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
From major C-suite changes at major QSRs, to everything and anything about the delivery game in quick-service, the top stories "of the year that was" on…
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2019 top food news: A heated game of chicken
America's love for chicken was evident in the top food news stories for the past year. But perhaps nearly as prominent in the top 10 list of such stories for…
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Why Florida fast casual brand doubled down on mobile marketing
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
By implementing a mobile proximity marketing strategy, EVOS Restaurants in Florida saw a 9% lift in sales and increased website visits by over 110%.
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Does your brand have what it takes to make the 2020 Fast Casual Top 100?
Nominations for the Top 100 and the Excellence in Food Safety awards close Jan. 17.
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McDonald's adds tech to 'round up' purchases to support Ronald McDonald Houses
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
You might call the position McDonald's recently found itself in something like "When the need-meeter needs help." Donations have been way down for Ronald…
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QSR end-of-year campaigns roll out red (+ green) carpet for customers
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
From white-bearded nutcrackers to coffee-scented candles, QSRs are whispering sweet little nothings into their customers' ears this time of year in the form of…
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QSR Conundrums: Taming that booming 'order-online, pickup in-store' business
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
In this first of a new QSRweb bimonthly series, QSR Conundrums, our experts give their best thoughts on new ways to handle a relatively new "problem" of…
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From booze in tea to oysters in bags, academia takes a turn at 2020 trend predictions
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Data analysts and marketers have long held the title of food trend prediction pros. But now some of the academics and agricultural specialists are looking into…
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Chick-fil-A ends donations to 2 Christian anti-same-sex marriage groups, begins new philanthropic focus
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Days after protests against the presence of Chick-fil-A's food truck at an Oregon high school's football games, the brand's foundation cuts funding to two anti…
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Get real! Authenticity will rule in 2020 QSRs marketing
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
New research indicates that while consumers may not necessariy do what they say when it comes to brand patronage, they expect the QSRs they buy from to be "as…
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Delivering a frictionless guest experience: one size doesn't fit all
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Technology allows restaurants to deliver a better guest experience, but companies still need to test new solutions since no one tool meets all companies…
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Restaurateurs expound on benefits of blue bowls, food halls, 'going through hell'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
When restaurant executives take to the stage to share some of their most heartfelt views of the business, participants are guaranteed a front-row seat for some…
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How women leaders can make a difference in foodservice
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Four women, who were invited to share experiences as female executives during the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Austin, said women in leadership positions…
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El Pollo Loco pledges to be more inclusive of Hispanics
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Launched at the World Economic Forum in 2019, The Hispanic Promise is a non-legally binding way to encourage business leaders and companies to create a more…
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Best practices for integrating carryout
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
By envisioning the carryout business as a component of an emerging, integrated digital ecosystem, restaurant decision makers can allocate resources in a way…
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Nov. 19 webinar reveals future's best restaurant cybersecurity practices
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
How prepared is your brand for the cyber-future? If there's room for improvement in this area, this Nov. 19 webinar promises to get you up to speed.
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Veterans Day Monday has brands primed to show support
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Veterans Day is Monday and brands nationally are rolling out the red carpet for all those who serve and have served.
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Dog Haus, Ike's, Zoup leaders say being trendy is definitely not 'where it's at'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The name of the game now in limited-service menu innovation has less to do with following the waves of trends that regularly sweep through food service and…
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