Features
Economic uncertainty and third-party delivery impact UK, US restaurants
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Globalization has created opportunity for American brands in the U.K., where restaurants face many of the same challenges and opportunities as the U.S.
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Restaurants realizing critical need for mobile payments and loyalty
by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group
If you want to get an idea about how important it's become for restaurants to have a sound mobile strategy in 2017, the large crowd that gathered to listen to…
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America's tastes today? Cauliflower on pizza; radishes as raw meat
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
With rapid-fire delivery and an upbeat attitude, menu analyst and Kruse Co. owner, Nancy Kruse, last week told a standing room only crowd at the National…
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From 'evergreen' refrigerators to teetering table-tamers, innovation everywhere at NRA show
by Cherryh Butler — editor, fcc
The annual National Restaurant Association show in Chicago just wrapped up, but not before wowing visitors and restaurant buyers alike with many dozens of…
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Leading restaurant recruiter on capturing and keeping those game-changing employees (Part 2 OF 2)
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
In this second part of this series on the importance of hiring innovators, we talk to recruitment and hiring company, Outmatch, for advice on how to attract…
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CONNECT Summit to tackle mobile technology's impact on restaurants, retail
Jayson Tipp, Nikki Baird among the keynote speakers for the fourth annual executive event.
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Restaurants realizing importance of mobile payments and loyalty
by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group
Loyalty and order-ahead-and-pay are becoming the standard in the industry.
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Leaders of Fazoli's, Saladworks, Fresh Brothers Pizza, Grimaldi's, Focus Brands: 'Change is coming'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The sands are shifting almost daily and almost on every front: That's the verdict from five restaurant industry leaders who shared their views Monday on the…
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Oscar Meyer teaches an ol' dog new, nitrate-free tricks
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Oscar Meyer will offer hotdogs with no additional nitrates or nitrites.
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Heads up: Here come 92 million Mother's Day revelers
Two out of every five Americans will dining out this Sunday, according to the National Restaurant Association.
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Drink it in: The growing importance of beverages on the bottom line
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Execs from Coca-Cola Company, Krystal Company and S&D Coffee & Tea predict the year's coming beverage trends.
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What do execs from Pizza Hut UK, Freshii GB, Crepeaffaire, Farmstand and Caliburger have in common?
Answer: They are all speaking at this year's Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit, being held July 18-20 in London.
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'Do you deliver ... profits?' This webinar does
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Mastering delivery isn't easy, but this free May 18 webinar is a great place to learn how to re-ignite your program.
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Carolinas' Shuckin' Shack finds recycling shells sells
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Oyster restaurants are at the forefront of a shell-recycling movement that not only may again make Chesapeake Bay a hotbed of oyster activity but also serves…
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How blockchain technology brings new efficiencies and transparency to the food supply chain
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A blockchain allows anyone with access to its electronic ledger to track what went into a product and who handled it along the way. This transparency is…
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Future franchisees are watching: What do they see in you?
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Three restaurant industry leaders talk about branding strategy when it comes to the essential task of drawing franchisees in for business.
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Rapid Fired Pizza adds 175 restaurants, 4 states, 2 franchising veterans
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Rapid Fired Pizza is living up to its name today, announcing that it has signed two area development agreements with a pair of restaurant industry veterans who…
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What's the state of the fast casual industry?
The 2017 State of the Industry report polled more than 250 operators on their businesses to uncover the year's top trends.
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Will menu-labeling requirements be delayed — again?
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
It seems seven years weren’t enough for members of The National Association of Convenience Stores and the National Grocers Association to become compliant with…
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How well do you mitigate risk? Learn from those who have been there
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Companies face a new set of risks in today's marketplace due to new technology. The need to manage human resources remains as critical as ever.
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