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Take part in the roundtable: 'How to Design a Technology Strategy for your Restaurant'
Join the discussion the afternoon of Nov. 10 to get the latest expertise on designing a solid tech strategy for your restaurant for the road ahead.
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Auntie Anne's, McAlister's parent adds HR leader to board
November 5, 2020
Focus Brands, the parent company of Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, Moe's Southwest Grill, McAlister's Deli and Schlotzsky's, has appointed Barbara L.
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How COVID-19 is pushing, pulling delivery driver income
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
It seems counterintuitive that restaurant delivery driver income has fallen since April amidst a pandemic that makes their services more critical than ever…
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Wendy’s boosts Q3 sales and margins, raises dividend
November 4, 2020
The Wendy's Co. revenues for the third quarter ending Sept. 27, 2020, were $452.2 million, a 3.3% gain over the $437.9 million for last year's third quarter…
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REEF raises $1B to go beyond parking lot hubs
November 4, 2020
REEF, a ghost kitchen provider with over 4,500 parking lot and garage locations in the U.S, has secured two deals totalling $1 billion to help it expand…
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2020 Perfect Pitch winner: We make a 'damn good biscuit'
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Louisville, Kentucky-based Biscuit Belly took the top honor during the Fast Casual Executive Summit 'Perfect Pitch' competition, beating out three other…
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[Fast Casual Executive Summit 2020] How the Top Performing Restaurants Are Igniting Profitability Growth After COVID
Bob Michelson, President, SVP Customer Success for UPshow presents 4 proven strategies that can be immediately deployed to boost employee productivity…
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Sonic LTO 'shakes' up espresso-lovers
November 3, 2020
Sonic is hitting the nation's super-sized contingent of espresso and sweets lovers with a double-whammy this month with Espresso Shakes LTO. The super-charged…
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The lowdown on upcoming menu trends: McAlister's, Ike's, other restaurateurs weigh in
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
On the menu trend flavor front, searing "heat" is turning to smoke, while coffee is sliding over to make room for tea, and customers are trading in exotic…
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[Fast Casual Executive Summit 2020] Where Do You Stand in the ‘New Era’ of Third-Party Delivery
This webinar will not only discuss who the key players are in delivery and the recent changes but will also teach attendees how to take advantage of…
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[Fast Casual Executive Summit 2020] Where Do You Stand in the ‘New Era’ of Third-Party Delivery
This webinar will not only discuss who the key players are in delivery and the recent changes but will also teach attendees how to take advantage of…
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[Fast Casual Executive Summit 2020] Uncovering Supply Chain Hacks
Scaling your brand is not possible without a solid supply chain in place, but the word, “solid” often means expensive and immobile. But does it have to be?
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[Fast Casual Executive Summit 2020] Don't Do Business Like a Rookie
Whether you are a seasoned restaurant operator or new to the business, it’s always best to learn from other people’s mistakes instead of making your own.
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[Fast Casual Executive Summit 2020] Calculating the Value of Mobile Ordering and Payment
A panel of veterans from Del Taco Restaurants, Starbird & Culinary Edge Ventures, Coolgreens, and Junzi Kitchen who have introduced mobile technology will…
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McDonald's hires diversity, inclusion VP
November 2, 2020
McDonald's has named former VF Corporation diversity executive, Reginald J. Miller, as its vice president and global diversity, equity and inclusion officer.
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Inspire Brands' acquisition of Dunkin’ will more than double company's size
In a mammoth deal announced Saturday, 11,000-unit Inspire Brands signed a merger agreement with 20,500-unit Dunkin' Brands for a move that may signal some…
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Fast casual brands offer tips, best practices for managing the supply chain
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
The supply chain is a critical aspect of a brand's operations and it needs to scale easily while reducing costs, increasing efficiencies and boosting revenue.
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[Fast Casual Executive Summit 2020] Women in the Lead: Keeping the Momentum Going
This panel brings together several female leaders of the fast casual industry who will discuss how they overcame the challenges they faced on their way to the…
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[Fast Casual Executive Summit 2020] The Perfect Pitch
Following a global contest, five concepts have been selected to be part of The Perfect Pitch. Listen and learn as entrepreneurs pitch their fast casual…
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[Fast Casual Executive Summit 2020] Sustainability Made Easy
Alder-Tek Manufacturing, Clean Juice, Just Salad, and Fruitive executives discuss how to identify easy fixes to reduce waste within your restaurant.
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