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Questioning why you got into this crazy business? Here's a place to find an answer
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Though the readers of this website are involved in another sector of the food service industry, many of you still attended the Fast Casual Executive Summit…
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Toast POS releases consumer report on technology, restaurant experience
October 12, 2016
A good number of consumers believe technology improves the restaurant experience, according to a study, conducted by Toast Restaurant POS, with 79 percent…
read nowEpson announces exclusive customer loyalty solution release
October 12, 2016
Epson America, Inc has announced the release of Spendgo's latest POS platform.
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Fast Casual Summit: Why being different is better for your brand
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
A restaurant's differences are its keys to greater value and desirability, says branding guru Sally Hogshead, CEO and founder of Fascinate.
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How do millennials love thee? Let 'em count the ways
by Seshu Madabushi — Founder & CEO, mKonnekt
Millennials are a prime focal group for targeted marketing, a relatively untapped approach that marketers are slowly lining up to use for this age demographic.
read nowKono going 'loco' for mall sites come Black Friday
October 7, 2016
Portable pizza and dessert QSR, Kono, plans to scoop up all kinds of fans on Black Friday with the opening of five new mall-based stores in California…
read nowStudy: Technology as important as food for QSRs
October 7, 2016
The quick-service restaurant industry is primed to go all in for all types of technology, with particular emphasis on digital signage and front-of-house POS…
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Menu labeling: Follow this checklist to protect your brand
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
As restaurant operators continue to prepare for the May 5, 2017, menu labeling deadline, many questions and challenges remain. Follow these key pointers to…
read nowKrystal proud to be 'square' at 84
October 6, 2016
The South's oldest quick-service chain is getting up there in years, but even as it approaches 84 years, Krystal is not slowing down. Instead, it's celebrating…
read nowLongtime BK franchise group moves into Raleigh
October 6, 2016
A Raleigh, North Carolina-based Burger King franchisee, Carrols Restaurant Group, has acquired the city’s three Burger King locations.
read nowKrispy Kreme brings its 'kleinuhringurs' to Iceland
October 6, 2016
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. is moving into the land of fairies and thermal spas under an agreement with the group Hagar verslainr ehf in Iceland, according to…
read nowSubway taps into seasonal favorites for fall
October 6, 2016
Turkey, cranberries and pumpkin are not only foods of the fall season, but also llimited-time specials on the Subway menu through the end of 2016. /
read nowChorizo stars in Cousins LTOs
October 6, 2016
A spicy, porky chorizo is the signature item in the new Cousins Subs LTOs, which include a chorizo chicken and a chorizo ham sub, according to a news release.
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Restaurant industry contracting, says NRA
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The NRA's monthly composite index reflecting the health and outlook for the nation's restaurant industry is reflecting the overall shadow that appears to be…
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The incredible growing menu: Taking your digital system chain-wide
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
As digital menus become the new standard at quick-service restaurants — both inside and at the drive-thru — it’s becoming increasingly critical to make these…
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Raining froyo: Orange Leaf makes first delivery by drone
October 5, 2016
Frozen food delivery via drone might have started with junk food — a la 7-Eleven's Slurpee delivery — but better-for-you food is jumping on the drone-wagon now…
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Reuters report says restaurants and robotics still haven't mixed
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Reuters today published a story on the use of robots in food service, which shows that most restaurateurs are staying with humans for the bulk of their needs…
read nowBurger King kicks off philanthropy event
October 5, 2016
Burger King McLamore Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Burger King, has launched its 2016 in-store fundraiser, benefiting the Burger King Scholars…
read nowPopeyes releases limited-time menu deal
October 5, 2016
Popeyes is rolling out its $4 Wicked Good Deal, offering guests a chicken strips entrée with one side, and a biscuit, according to a news release. The menu…
read nowWendy's brings back 80s favorite
October 4, 2016
Wendy’s is using Taco Day this week to announce the return of its Taco Salad — a fixture at the chain introduced in the 1980s. It features iceberg and romaine…
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