Features
GE sells off restaurant assets of lending arm in massive 3-way deal
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
GE Capital U.S. is selling the bulk of its restaurant financing assets, which are worth about $1.4 billion.
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National Retail Federation asks U.S. House to put OT regulation 'on pause'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The House Small Business Committee this week got an earful from the National Retail Federation on the Federal overtime regulations set to become effective Dec.
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Americans have lots of new-found love for fast food, but still smitten with full-service
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Americans are feeling the love a little more these days for fast food, according to this year's customer satisfaction survey and index for the food service…
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Harris Poll forewarns of potential upheaval due to upcoming OT regulation
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Americans have a hard time putting work away. In a new Harris Poll, most said it's at least partly because they have too much to do to in an eight-hour day.
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International franchise expansion requires hefty work upfront
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Domestic franchisors, whether running one location or 100 in the U.S., face a challenging journey in the quest to go international.
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Snapchat campaigns capture a lot of dough for Virginia pizza chain
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Ever thought of using that perpetual teenage social media favorite, Snapchat, in your social media marketing? Virginia-based Firenza certainly did, and the…
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Watch out American fast food operators: Sushi is on a roll for Kula USA
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Revolving sushi bars are very big in Japan, and could soon be a growing player in the U.S. quick-service market if the success Kula Sushi USA is having is any…
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How to get 'free' money out of your landlord
When it comes to opening a location in a shopping center, obtaining a lease with a prime location and reasonable lease terms can be difficult for many small…
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Commodity prices make this a great summer for LTOs and menu variety
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Favorable commodity prices gives restaurants a chance to exercise their menu creativity with new offerings and LTOs.
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Are your restaurants in compliance? Major changes take effect Friday for business first aid kits
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The regulations change this Friday on the bare minimum number and type of medical supplies that all U.S. workplaces must have under the law.
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Yelp-foodjunky.com partnership gives restaurateurs a front seat at the corporate catering table
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
A new tech partnership pairing Yelp with foodjunky.com could offer a nice inroad to new source of business for restaurants nationwide.
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McDonald's moves HQ to Chicago's trendy former meatpacking district
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
McDonald's is is moving its HQ to downtown Chicago's former meatpacking district.
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Why your loyalty program is failing and how to fix it (Part 3)
By harnessing the power of smart loyalty and letting customers control their own experience, brands can create a superior consumer journey.
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Subway, Dunkin' and Pizza Hut are big winners in Harris Poll study
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The annual Harris Poll EquiTrends Restaurant Brands of the Year have been named as the result of the massive survey of Americans and restaurant preferences.
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You CAN take it with you: Super-portable pizza cones set to conquer the world
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Easy entry for franchisees and portability for customers are helping Kono Pizza expand around the world.
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Franchising Focus: Del Taco grows on quality, value
by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group
The Del Taco restaurant chain has become a huge success since its beginnings in 1964. That's when Ed Hackbarth opened the first Del Taco location in Barstow…
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Part Two: A glimpse of the groundwork involved in creating a new food service sector
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
In part two of this series on a new food service sector that some have called "luxury QSR," the first official player in that category talks about the kind of…
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Part One: A new restaurant sector pokes its way out of the shell in California
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
In this first of a three-part series, we take a closer look at the chain that claims it's inventing a new restaurant sector that combines speed and quality…
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4 ways to prep for overtime changes
John Waldmann, co-founder and CEO of Homebase, offers advice to help brands become compliant with the Department of Labor's overtime ruling.
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Pressure building: McDonald's and joint employment
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
As the issue of joint responsibility for employee wages and other workplace issues winds its way through the docket with the NLRB, the battles lines appear to…
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