Marc Halperin: Resident F&B Expert

May 18, 2013

Marc Halperin: Resident F&B Expert

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Tap into Beer, Wine What could your brand do with beer and wine? Consumers may finally be ready to answer that question for you.	Starch Choices How interesting ethnic carriers can turn standard sandwiches into bigger breadwinners.
Blister Packs are Overrated Despite the industry's endless upgrades, chains are still holding onto the outdated, and unoriginal, blister pack. There's a world of flavor out there, why not take advantage of it?	Cheese Is a Game-Changer Consumers have long eaten cheesy, yet meatless, entrées. Why not leverage cheese’s appeal to draw vegetarian and health-minded customers?
From Dawn to Dusk The jump from breakfast to dessert isn’t as far or hard as you might think. Quick serves can easily and effectively deploy breakfast-time treats as post-dinner indulgences.	Sand Which? Global options offer endless opportunities to reinvent a lunchtime staple.
Fire in the Belly How to give guests the thrill of grilling without the open flame.	Á La Cart(e) Quick serves should explore the opportunities in a new kind of salad “bar.”
Customized Quenchers How to use beverages to tap into Gen Y’s insatiable thirst for variety.	The Breakfast Trifecta There are three types of morning diners, and chains that can tap into each group’s needs will finish ahead.

industry headlines

The Gracious Gourmet Rolls Out Trio of New Spreads

2013-05-18

The Gracious Gourmet’s award-winning line of spreads, chutneys, pestos, and tapenades are available in 76-ounce foodservice sizes. The more...

NRA: National E-Verify System Crucial in Immigration Reform

2013-05-17

National Restaurant Association (NRA) policy experts told two Congressional panels that a nationwide employment verification system that is...

CorFire, OLO Team Up for Mobile Commerce Solution

2013-05-17

CorFire, the mobile commerce business of SK C&C USA and a leader in mobile commerce technology, announced a strategic business partnership...

Street Taco Trio Makes Its Debut at California Tortilla

2013-05-17

The fans spoke, and California Tortilla listened. Street Tacos edged out the competition to win March’s Elito 8 Tournament; now they’...

Groupon Expands Breadcrumb to All Businesses

2013-05-17

Groupon announced the launch of Breadcrumb POS, a free iPad app that enables quick-service eateries, salons, spas, and retail merchants to replace...

McD's Franchisees Make the Switch to Automated Oil Management

2013-05-17

It took some time for McDonald’s area supervisor Andy Suckiel to embrace automated oil management for the two California franchises he...

Smoothie King Sets Its Sights on NY, D.C., Baltimore

2013-05-17

Smoothie King Franchises, a smoothie and nutritional lifestyle center, announced it is targeting New York, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore for...

Franchise Vet Wins Perkins' Franchisee of the Year Award

2013-05-17

Perkins & Marie Callender’s recognized its Franchisee of the Year, Dan Esmond, owner/operator of four Perkins Restaurants & Bakeries...

Culinary Students Earn NRA-Approved Cooking Certificates

2013-05-17

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) is launching two new post-secondary certificates for cooking and baking, developed in partnership...

Leaf Upgrades Payment Options for Small Businesses

2013-05-17

Leaf, creator of the world’s first tablet specifically designed for commerce, unveiled the second version of its LeafPresenter with hardware...

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