News & Media From S.A. Whitehead
'Single-use' - QSRs 'dirty word' for 2019?
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
There may never have been a more contentious time for QSR brands when it comes to their dependence on single-use packaging. In fact, the Virginia-based…
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Granddaddy of marijuana-themed brands, Cheba Hut perfects food-and-fun-first culture
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
This week, QSRweb Editor Shelly Whitehead rolls into the food truck category for a look at that business, while marijuana brand, Cheba Hut and its Chief…
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Taking a chopped salad QSR on the road: Chop Stop CEO talks brand expansion
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Can a meat-and-potatoes guy’s chopped salad QSR survive outside of Southern California? Podcast spotlight interviewee Mark Kulkis is convinced of that fact as…
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What the Trump Clemson feast teaches brands about riding a politically charge media wave
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
How best can a brand capitalize on a potentially media event, like the Trump-Clemson White House feast this week, without getting blasted for the wrong…
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Taco Bell HR leader on making your restaurant an employee magnet
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Taco Bell's VP of People and Experience discusses the brand's multi-faceted approach to pulling in great employees in a tight labor market.
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Chop Stop: The salad QSR with a 'meat-n-potatoes' guy at the helm
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
What's a "meat-and-potatoes" guy doing in the salad business? Very well, thank you.
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Schlotzsky's president on brand rebirth at age 50
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
QSRweb Editor Shelly Whitehead talks with Fast Casual Editor Cherryh Cansler about the innovators in the Top 20 Brands to Watch report, then Schlotzsky's…
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From pickle slush to nightmare burgers: Former 'Simpson's' writer names best, worst fast food of 2018
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Bill Oakley, the writer behind "The Simpson's" episode featuring "steamed ham" sandwiches, has capped off his first year as a "fast food reviewer" with awards…
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Top 10 2018 QSRweb stories show our eyes are always on the other 'guys'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The top 10 QSR stories this year were all about keeping a friendly, but watchful eye on the competition, who as it turns out were all doing some pretty amazing…
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Auntie Anne's president on 'twisting' with the turns in QSR snack trade
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Host and QSRweb Editor Shelly Whitehead talks with Kiosk Marketplace Editor Elliot Maras about the industry fallout after the McDonald's contaminated kiosk…
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Your Pie, Starbird, Blazing Onion founders spell out brands' top kitchen equipment demands
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
What does today's QSR want in the equipment used in their increasingly "open" kitchen concepts? A trio of restaurant concept founders took to the stage at…
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Urban Bricks founder on taking a pizza brand beyond the pie
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Host & QSRweb Editor Shelly Whitehead talks with Fast Casual editor, Cherryh Cansler, about Euromonitor's latest restaurant trend data. The spotlight interview…
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Hot Restaurant Menu Trends in 2019 - Russian & Scandinavian Cuisine
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Host and QSRweb Editor Shelly Whitehead talks with Culinary Tides President Suzy Badarraco about the menu trends that have run their courses and those about to…
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Calling all restaurant leaders' ears: Podcast starts here Nov 30
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Ready for an early holiday gift? QSRweb is joining with sister sites, Fast Casual, Food Truck Operator and Pizza Marketplace, to start a weekly podcast on all…
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Nov. 27 live food safety webinar: 10 things to consider when purchasing food safety traceability software
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Supply chain traceability and visibility is essential to every brand's ongoing viability. Join this Nov. 27 live webinar to learn how to take the complex tasks…
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Ballard Brands, Blue Lemon, Four Foods Group, Luna Grill, Mad Greens: The CEOs speak on the state of things
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Meeting labor needs topped the list of concerns for the leaders of five major restaurant companies at this year's Fast Casual Executive Summit in Seattle.
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Fun with food: An essential to the eatsa experience
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Automation is only part of the story at the tech-heavy eatsa chain, where brand leaders have had recent success duplicating the operational platform with other…
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US Veterans at Subway relay the gifts the Armed Forces give business
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
As we approach U.S. Veterans Day Sunday -- along with the federal holiday on Monday --one chain that has found great success putting those who have served in…
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How to sustain sustainability, despite obstacles: experts weigh in
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Three brands take on the challenges and rewards of one very hot restaurant topic: sustainable operations.
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Garbanzo's, Jimboy's Tacos, Nekter discuss how customer data 'makes' the in-store experience
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Customer data collection is the name of the game today when it comes to crafting the best customer experience. But brand leaders can still get stuck with reams…
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