Competition

May 25, 2013

Competition

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Pizza Gets Tough NRA launches Pizzeria Industry Council to give pizzeria operators a boost.	The Extra Mile Recognizing the people and brands that have gone above and beyond in the quest to make America healthier.
The Secret’s Out Whether organic or strategic, secret menus can be a boon to business.	Tricks of the Local Trade Incorporating local ingredients into your menu can set you apart from competitors. But first you should know what you’re buying into.
The Story of the Sea Customers are increasingly interested in the story behind their food. That’s good news for the seafood industry.	If At First You Don’t Succeed After swallowing their mistakes, CEOs who have failed lay the groundwork for learning.
Buzzwords, Defined You see these buzzwords on menuboards, in advertisements, on food labels. But what do they really mean?	Striking Gold For brands seeking outside investment, strong momentum and the perfect partner are a must.
Africa: The Final Frontier? With many international markets growing increasingly saturated with U.S. quick-serve brands, Africa could become the next growth target.	The Global 30 A look at the top brands, markets, and trends in international growth.

industry headlines

Restaurants Feeling Heat From Retail Competition

2012-06-21

Restaurants and retailers have a long history of competing over consumers' share of stomach. That competition becomes particularly intense...

Dickey’s Pins Down Winner of Pinterest Contest

2012-05-21

Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants announced that Jamelyn Pulse of The Colony is the winner of its Pinterest contest, Smokin' Pin...

Domino’s Crowns World’s Fastest Pizza Maker

2012-05-18

Yesterday in Las Vegas, amidst 4,000 cheering Domino's Pizza spectators, Pali Grewal won the 2012 World's Fastest Pizza...

NRA Recap: Big Show, Bigger Ideas

2012-05-09

The restaurant industry’s continued optimism for stronger business and economic growth helped propel an increase in both attendance and...

U.S. Ice Cream Market Tops $25 Billion

2012-05-08

Edvard Munch’s iconic “The Scream” just sold for a record $120 million at auction in New York, but that’s peanuts compared...

Rod Silva Named Finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year

2012-05-08

Muscle Maker Grill announces today that founder Rod Silva has been named a finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2012...

From the Floor: Consumers Looking for Beverage Variety

2012-05-07

Innovation and choice have become the watchwords of the beverage business.

Whether the drinks are alcoholic or not,...

Experts: Energy Drinks an Untapped Growth Opportunity

2012-04-19

Experts agreed during a QSR-hosted webinar that energy drinks offer quick-serve operators a tremendous growth opportunity that has so far...

Pei Wei to Send Aspiring Videographer to Asia

2012-04-19

Pei Wei has a once-in-a-lifetime job opportunity for an aspiring videographer to travel to Asia on a culinary research and development...

Hispanic Population Visits Quick Serves Most

2012-04-16

Hispanic consumers visit quick serves more than any other demographic, according to a new study, and operators can gain their loyalty by...

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