News & Media From S.A. Whitehead
Hopdoddy, restaurant designers discuss the ROI of redesign
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Great restaurant design can yield tremendous return on investment if you and your design team really understand how to tell your story, prioritize your spend…
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Mrs. Winner's on 'zigging' while the industry 'zags'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The fried chicken brand finds success by staying true to its roots: gravy and fried chicken.
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Balance Grill, CoreLife, I Love Bacon execs on innovation that works ... and doesn't
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
A panel of restaurant leaders shared some of their best and worst innovations with fellow restaurateurs at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Nashville.
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Carl’s Jr., Hardee's get a little diabolical with latest marketing campaign
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Carl's Jr. and Hardee's are proving they're not below rolling in the mud a little in the name of a good marketing gag.
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Anthony's Pizza, Asian Box, Melt Shop, Teatulia on giving diners clear view of your food sources
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Consumers today don't just want restaurants to "tell all" when it comes to their food sources, they absolutely demand it and spend their money accordingly.
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Free webinar teaches restaurants how to make training literally pay
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Training may be one of the restaurant industry's most overlooked ways to gain a competitive edge. This free webinar explains precisely how your brand can not…
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Canadian start-up with a Caribbean bent shows passion integral to Perfect Pitch win
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
A Toronto mom-and-pop focused on a Caribbean native's love for his culture, along with his new bride's love for him took home honors at this year’s Perfect…
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Millennials: 'Give us big discounts, cut the small talk'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
One of the more eye-opening sessions at this Fast Casual Executive Summit in Nashville this month was a quick, question-filled hour-long chat with a varied…
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CEOs of Wing Zone, Focus Brands, Captain D's, Backyard Burgers, Koti Pizza predict industry changes, trends
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
This year's Fast Casual Executive Summit wrapped up Tuesday night with insights from some of the industry's most successful CEOs.
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Summit keynote speaker: 5 seconds to leading amidst rapid change
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Best-selling author and CNN commentator Mel Robbins tells fast casual leaders why they are likely just 5 seconds away from the best approach to their toughest…
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2 chains fight back against kids' bullies
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Two chains have recently begun programs to fight bullying among youngsters, including Pizza Factory and the more publicized campaign from Burger King, which is…
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White Castle test: Sometimes small things make a big difference
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Napkin dispensers aren't the subject of many sleepless nights for QSR executives. But maybe they should be.
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'Fall'-ing in love again: QSRs roll out offerings to roll in diners
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Trees may shed plenty every fall, but QSR menus do not. Rather, many brands have been adding on like crazy this fall with innovative offerings, both LTO and…
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Slim Chickens caters to football fans' food demands
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
There may be no greater test of the success of a catering program than a fanatic football fan, who's been guzzling suds and suddenly becomes hungry. Party…
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Krystal proves hurricane response plans help
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Many QSR chains lack hurricane response plans, citing the unique challenge that each storm presents. Not so though for Krystal, whose thorough hurricane…
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350 boozy Taco Bells by year-end? Not quite
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Despite numerous business and general news media stories indicating otherwise, Taco Bell is not "literally" opening 350 of its so-called "cantinas" by the end…
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Considering delivery? Why it pays to do this first
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Delivery is the name of the game in quick-service — now and in the foreseeable future — but before you decide how to do it, look more closely at your target…
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QSRs survive, help communities thrive, even after '1-2' hurricane punch
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
QSRs and restaurants of all kinds play a key role in helping communities come back to life after hurricanes hit.
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South Philly QSR sends 'a certain unnamed chicken brand' a message
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Confidently cocky QSR South Philly Cheesesteaks & Fries said today that its crispy chicken sandwich — now formerly known as the Chick Philly — will indeed…
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Playing chicken: Church's giveth and Chick-fil-A taketh away
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
On the heels of Chick-fil-A's announcement that its much beloved chicken salad sandwich will be dropped from the menu nationally on Sept. 30, competitor…
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