Competition

February 22, 2012

Competition

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Fast Casual, Pizza Fuel Stocks Quick-serve stocks beat rest of restaurant industry in 2011.	SBUX Blend Heats Up Competition Company’s lighter roast will help it compete against Dunkin’ in retail.
King of Your Domain New Internet domain-name plan could cost operators thousands and hurt their online presence.	Wendy’s, Subway Slash Prices Recent efforts by the two brands show quick serves are trying to fill a pricing void.
100 Ways to Improve Your Drive Thru Tips to better the efficiency and experience in your lane today.	Roy's Tips for Creating Repeat Business How to keep your heavy, medium, and light users coming back for more.
Plight of the Independents Disproportionate amount of restaurant closures highlight the challenges of an independent operation.	Seattle’s Best Pres. Eyes Market Left by SBUX Michelle Gass will explain to Dine America attendees how she’s grown the company’s “touch points” ten fold.
You Have More Competition than You Think In addition to the quick serve down the street, there’s also the local grocery store, gas station, and even vending machine.	Locked Down The NFL lockout, which threatens the 2011 season, has quick-serve operators wary of a potential sales hit.

industry headlines

Arby’s Names National Account Representative of 2011

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Angela Rehbein, national accounts manager for Systems Services of America, has been named National Account Representative of the Year for 2011 by...

Grocery Retailers are Winning Over Restaurant Customers

2012-02-16

Recent consumer research by food industry consultants Technomic indicates that retailers' prepared food offerings have evolved to the point...

White Castle Crowns Slider Bowl Champion

2012-02-13

With a calculated flick of his finger Chris Eldridge sent his slider into a controlled roll that stopped in the end...

Food Trucks Face Off in Health Challenge in Buffalo, NY

2012-02-10

While Buffalo, New York, is better known for its chicken wings and snow than its healthy food, four local food trucks will compete to put “...

Auntie Anne’s Challenges Fans in First-Ever Recipe Contest

2012-01-31

Ladies and gentlemen, start your ovens! Auntie Anne's, the iconic brand known for its fresh, hand-...

Pizza Hut to Serve 16 Million Slices on Super Sunday

2012-01-31

When teams from New York and New England meet on the gridiron in Indianapolis this Sunday, professional football’s ultimate crown will be on...

Panchero’s Gives First Franchisee of the Year Award

2012-01-31

Panchero’s Mexican Grill has given a Franchisee of the Year award for the first time. Lou Kathrakis, owner of the Panchero’s located...

Forget Iron Chef: DQ Crowns Cake Artist With Iron Tip

2012-01-31

Alicia Jindra of Andover, Minnesota, placed first in the Dairy Queen system’s “Iron Tip” Cake Decorating International...

Papa John’s Wants America to Call Super Bowl Coin Toss

2012-01-24

No National Football League sponsor knows a quality “toss” like...

Caribou’s New Light, Dark Roasts Aim for the Stars

2012-01-20

Caribou Coffee today announced the launch of two new coffees, carefully crafted to bring coffee drinkers the broadest spectrum of flavors...

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