Blogs
Part 3: Smaller brands, offbeat products win big in trend toward higher-end eating
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Within the food service industry, the growing trend toward upscale ingredients delivered quickly is not only changing the way restaurants do business, but it's…
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Week-old Chick-fil-A app hits No. 1 for iTunes downloads
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
In case you haven't heard the news, Chick-fil-A has managed to become the No. 1 most downloaded free app on iTunes, not only by announcing the introduction of…
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Restaurant brands entice customers with a bevy of summer specialties
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
From chicken shaped like a magnolia flower to cotton candy dessert offerings, restaurants across North America are working hard to lure in hot and hungry…
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How embracing humane animal practices enhances profits
by Joseph Grove, Contributing Writer — Founder, Orchard Content
When a social movement as powerful as the one rising forth for the humane treatment of animals in our food chain creates an opportunity to nurture that good…
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It's almost summer: Is your restaurant set for the big stink?
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Summer is just around the corner and so are the odors inherent when warmer weather and food mix at your restaurant. Here are six tips from the maintenance…
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9 things this editor learned about YOU at NRA
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
I'm introducing myself as the new Food Editor of this site, as well as starting us off with a handful of my observations about YOU, from this year's NRA…
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Arby's CEO Paul Brown — a nice guy who likes to stay 'scrappy'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Sometimes, nice guys finish pretty darn near first. For Arby's CEO Paul Brown, that may indeed be the story. If you read through a lot of the recent interviews…
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NRA2016: What you need to know about emerging global markets (Part 2)
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
In part two of this series on global markets for restaurateurs, Euromonitor International shares discussed what global restaurateurs must keep in mind when…
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NRA 2016 focuses on sustainability, technology
by Katy Jones — VP of Marketing, FoodLogiQ
Sustainability and technology were two hot topics this year as a variety of sessions discussed both topics, and a multitude of vendors presented products to…
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Big data: Can it help you build a better restaurant?
Big data can be a game-changer for restaurateurs, helping them understand the unseen drivers behind sales.
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Breakfast or a snack? Study says consumers see both the same way
America is fast becoming a nation of snackers and a new study indicates that the trend starts with breakfast.
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Media company in the heart of Bourbon Country weighs in on Arby's bourbon bacon sandwiches
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Staffers at Networld Media Group in Louisville rate Arby's bourbon and bacon sandwiches.
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Industry leaders weigh in on labor regulations
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
FastCasual interviewed a variety of industry leaders hoping to find a consensus regarding the labor ruling. Instead, we learned that the issues sparked a…
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Why restaurants are singing 'Ode to the Hamburger'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
All around the country, restaurants are paying tribute to that all-American mainstay — the hamburger.
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How to build a team that performs well in the weeds
by Jennifer Yugo, Ph.D. — Principal Consultant, Engaging Business Communications
Are you putting the right motivators and structure in place so your team will perform well when they are weathering a storm or serving in the weeds?
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The pre-shift meal: Sometimes simple is best for team building
by Jennifer Yugo, Ph.D. — Principal Consultant, Engaging Business Communications
One of the easiest and most effective options for "team building" is the pre-shift meal.
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Study: Americans' view of healthful food is changing
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
About 55 percent of those surveyed said they trusted locally operated and owned restaurants more than national chains, which just 49 percent said they trusted.
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Time's up: FDA takes final step toward menu labeling
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Menu-labeling expert Betsy Craig discusses some of the FDA's newest requirements.
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5 ways to protect your brand from food-safety crises
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Industry execs discussed food-safety best practices at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Dallas.
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