Design

May 20, 2013

Design

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Staying Ahead of Copy Cats In-N-Out Burger fights and wins against a Chinese competitor. Find out how to safeguard your brand abroad.	Hilton Zeroes In On Quick Serves The vice president of food and beverage says the hotel chain recognizes that consumers want limited-service options.
Local Flavor a Must at Big Airports More airports are adding local foodservice brands, forcing national companies to adapt to each location.	The Evolution of Checkers/Rally’s Double drive-thru chain tests new prototype that replaces one drive-thru window with a patio.
What Quick Serves Can Learn from Apple Company’s record profits show that a little goodwill can go a long way.	Top Menuboard Strategies A sharp menu strategy and menuboard design can help operators increase sales, despite the menu-labeling mandate.
Steak ‘n Shake Hits Broadway Company introduces new prototype in its Big Apple debut.	Restaurants Hit the Open Road Brands eye roadside travel centers for growth opportunity.
Pizza Patrón Rebrands, Jumps Sales Dallas-based company cut menu items and changed its pricing strategy to fight slipping sales.	The New Food Court With mall vacancies at a high, the food court is becoming more important.

industry headlines

Kona Ice Thinks Small to Achieve Big Winter Results

2012-10-30

As colder weather rolls around, many Kona Ice franchisees are winding down business for the season. But some are ready to make their shaved-ice...

Taco Cabana Pulls All-Nighters at Redesigned, 24/7 Location

2012-10-25

Taco Cabana, the fast-casual chain with its Mexican patio cafe environment and true flavors of Mexico-inspired menu, opened its newest Dallas...

Checkers' New Prototype Takes a Bite Out of the Big Apple

2012-10-24

Burger-and-fries chain Checkers is taking the Big Apple by storm on October 26 and 27 when it shows off its newly available single drive-thru...

For Wendy's, It's a Whole New World

2012-10-15

The Wendy’s of tomorrow isn’t your parents’ fast-food joint. With an all-encompassing brand transformation program in place...

Wing Zone Moves from Delivery to Drive Thru

2012-10-08

Stepping away from the foundation of your business may be dangerous, but that’s just what Wing Zone did with the opening of its brand new...

Dominos Hits the 10,000-Store Mark with Turkey Location

2012-09-27

Nearly 53 years after its founding in Ypsilanti, Michigan, Domino's Pizza opened its 10,000^th store and celebrated the milestone in...

Panda Express Reaches 1,500-Store Milestone

2012-09-26

Panda Express, the world leader in Asian dining experiences, has reached a major milestone, announcing the opening of its 1,500^th...

CiCi's Wins Outstanding Website Award

2012-09-21

Texas-based CiCi's Pizza has won “Outstanding Website” in this year’s WebAwards for the restaurant’s fully redesigned...

Pizza Patron Debuts First Urban Model in San Diego

2012-09-20

Pizza Patron announced that Pizza De la Comunidad opened its second location in San Diego on Thursday, August 30.

Located in City Heights...

Subway Honors Outstanding London Franchisee

2012-09-07

Subway, the world’s largest restaurant chain in terms of number of locations, is proud to announce that it has named Hamed Al-Naqeeb of...

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