Features
Big Chicken takes top honors at Fast Casual Top 100 gala
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Over 240 fast casual executives attended the gala to find out their rankings.
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How to make data your restaurant superpower
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
How can restaurants utilize all of their data and turn it into their superpower?
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GoTo Foods’ co-branding renaissance pairs signature brands
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
GoTo Foods is co-branding several of its signature brands with success shown in increased AUVs.
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Phygital dining and the rising demand for self-service kiosks
by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group
The 2024 Phygital Index Report by Tillster unveils rising demand for phygital dining experiences, emphasizing self-service kiosks and consistent ordering…
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How e-tips can increase restaurant profitability
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
It's no secret restaurants are struggling with profitability. Is e-tipping the secret sauce to boost revenue?
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FastCasual producing restaurant catering workshop with Erle Dardick’s OPGA
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The Restaurant Catering Workshop will provide a blueprint for restaurant operators focused on catapulting catering sales.
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Networld Media Group partnering with The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association
Fast Casual’s parent company aligns with IFMA to bring the food-away-from-home ecosystem closer together.
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7 ways to reduce food safety violations in restaurants
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Food safety should be a culture in restaurants. Training and retraining falls on management to make sure restaurants are on the up and up during inspections.
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Long John Silver’s, Blaze Pizza, Slim Chickens execs talk expansion, real estate
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Restaurants executives from Long John SIlver's, Moxie, Slim Chickens and Blaze Pizza talked about expansion and the state of restaurant real estate at the…
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TikTok a powerful call-to-action tool for restaurant operators
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Three TikTok experts led a panel discussion on using the social media platform at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Kansas City.
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Slice House by Tony Gemignani takes top honors at Pizza Marketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers event
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Slice House has awarded over 139 franchise agreements since the brand began franchising last year.
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Checkers & Rally's franchisee has nearly 4 decades of experience
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Sam Chand owns 31 Checkers & Rally's locations. Finding real estate to accommodate a double drive-thru is his biggest challenge.
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Self-order kiosks keep Brooklyn 'video game restaurant' in the black
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Self-order kiosks have helped allow Action Burger to expand as video game restaurant. Customers pay with credit or cash at three self-serve kiosks.
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8 restaurant marketing strategies for 2024
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Consider these eight tips for restaurant marketing strategies.
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Little Caesars efficient POD Program attractive to franchisees
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Little Caesars has launched a modular unit program that is eco-friendly and attractive to potential franchisees. The inaugural POD location in Keokuk, Iowa…
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6 staff retention strategies for modern restaurants
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Staff retention strategies don't have to be tough, but they do need to be effective. Consider these six strategies to retain top restaurant staff.
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Summit attendees supporting human trafficking relief org
Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit attendees will work together for one hour to create over 2,000 hygiene kits stocked with necessities including…
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Shake Shack, Chick N Max, Salad Collective to talk modern delivery at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Executives from Shake Shack, Salad Collective and Chick N Max will discuss the future of delivery at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in Kansas…
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Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken launches prototype to roll out this year
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken has launched a prototype that will begin rolling out in stores in 2024. With dual drive-thru lanes and an online ordering pick-up…
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Applebee's, Mooyah, The Great Greek analyzing CX data to increase comp sales
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Executives from Applebee's, Mooyah and The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill reveal how their teams use customer data to increase traffic.
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