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How helping employees reach financial stability will help your restaurant
Helping employees achieve financial stability by educating them on the public benefits already available not only helps improve the quality of their lives, but…
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Beyond technology: 5 keys to managing menu updates
While many restaurant operators may be in good shape when it comes to meeting the caloric-labeling deadline of Dec 1, not all have considered the (print…
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Blog: Nostalgia, classic American fare, value trending on summer menus
Taking inspiration from the desserts your mother packed into your lunch and the graham cracker crust baked into your grandmother's pies, QSRs are twisting…
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How to engage Millennials on social media
by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group
Understanding what makes Millennials tick will determine the direction a restaurant should take in capturing their attention on social media.
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Foodservice industry has 3 years to cut the fat
by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group
A FDA decision gives the industry until 2018 to remove trans fats from all foods, which the federal agency estimates causes 20,000 heart attacks and 7,00…
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Success pours from Buffalo Wild Wings' beer program
by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group
The surprising element of success at Buffalo Wild Wings is not just the restaurant's wings, according to CEO Sally Smith in her BAR Keynote Speech at the…
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Creating franchise-friendly supply chains
A well-managed supply chain accomplishes three vital goals that are critical to a franchisee’s operations and bottom line:
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Bird Flu: What restaurants can do to overcome its impact
by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group
While financials for publicly traded restaurants remain positive remain positive overall, helped by lower cheese and wheat costs, many operators must still…
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Restaurants hitting home runs in baseball stadiums
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Peanuts and Crackerjacks have always been staples at baseball stadiums around the country, but restaurants are trying to add other cuisines to baseball fans…
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5 tips for understanding consumer data
Restaurants now have the ability to collect tons of data but don't know how to use it.
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Gluten-free: passing fad or permanent trend?
Is it time for your restaurant to go "gluten-free?" Though the trend "seems to be leveling out in the mainstream," it's more than just a passing fad.
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Does your restaurant have a 'water issue'?
With sustainability now a top trend this year, it could be time for all restaurants to incorporate environment-friendly practices into their business plans.
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NRA: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram execs share 3 social media myths
Social media myths dispelled by Facebook, Twitter and Instragram experts.
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NRA: Menu trends beckon return to simpler times
For those of us who want to return to "the good old days," that time is here, at least in the world of restaurant trends, according to mega-trends analyst…
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NRA: Is marijuana the next menu trend?
Will marijuana soon be on your menu? Steve Fox, director of VS Strategies, counsel at Vicente Sederberg LLC, and panelist for the 2015 National Restaurant…
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Industry gears up for NRA show
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The restaurant industry’s biggest show of the year is kicking off Saturday when tens of thousands of restaurant operators and vendors meet in Chicago for the…
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Freshii CEO: Why I called out McDonald’s
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Freshii CEO Matthew Corrin explains why he thinks McDonald's would find success by partnering with his brand.
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4 tips for long-lasting franchise success
by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group
What does it take to succeed as a franchisee in a climate of changing labor policies, nutritional guidelines and generational trends?
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The un-red meat: Restaurants embracing new proteins
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Restaurants are trying to meet Americans' desires to eat healthier by giving them a variety of protein options.
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Why Group Purchasing Organizations are good for manufacturers and members
by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing
By working through a GPO, the manufacture of food or supplies can "speak" directly to decision-makers in the purchasing arena, thus saving time, money and the…
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