Competition

May 24, 2013

Competition

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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.
What Happened to Table Service? The recession served casual-dining chains some serious blows. But quick serves and fast casuals shouldn’t get too confident.	The Fall of Pizza The last decade was a struggle for most major pizza players. Can the segment’s leaders reverse their falling fortunes?
Foodservice: The Next Movie Star Cinemas are enhancing the movie experience by offering more than soda and popcorn.	America’s Top 20 Food Trucks The mobile concepts you should be watching.
Don’t Interrupt Your Consumer; Engage Them The average American is blasted with thousands of advertisements every day. Rather than try to shout above the noise, marketers must learn to converse with their biggest fans.	Rise of Interim CEOs Many quick-serve companies are turning to interim executives for change and growth. But is temporary leadership a permanent fix?
2010 in Review It’s been a heck of a year, from Burger King’s buyout to BP’s oil spill. We deliver the stories that rocked our industry.	The Upsides of Competition Rival franchises and price increases won’t deter a loyal customer, says Kevin West, director of coffee operations for Tim Hortons. But it’s up to the company to brand that loyalty.

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Nexstep Announces BTR Sales as 2012 Sales Rep of the Year

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Nexstep Commercial Products (Exclusive Licensee of O-Cedar) is proud to announce BTR Sales Associates of El Dorado Hills, California, as its 2012...

Wetzel’s Pretzels Franchisee to Star on Survivor: Caramoan

2013-02-20

When the popular CBS show Survivor launched its 26th season on February 13th, Sherri Biethman gave Wetzel’s Pretzels fans and Idaho...

Burger 21 to Heat Up the 2013 Amstel Light Burger Bash

2013-02-18

For the first time, Burger 21, a new better burger franchise founded by the owners of The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc. with five locations open...

Così Pop-Up in Chicago to Test New Menu Items

2012-12-12

Così Inc., the fast-casual restaurant company, announced another step in its strategic effort to enhance its brand and image. Tapping into a...

Quaker Steak & Lube Awards Franchisee of the Year

2012-12-01

The award-winning casual-dining franchise Quaker Steak & Lube, known for its Best Wings USA and more than 20 sauces, awarded Paragon...

Monopoly at McDonald's Returns with One-in-Four Odds

2012-09-24

The Monopoly Game at McDonald's is back for the 20^th edition in nearly 14,000 U.S. restaurants, bringing with it one-in-four odds...

Fazoli's Launches Pasta Art Contest for Kids

2012-09-12

Live Large Burrito Wins in "Camp Taco Bell" Contest

2012-09-10

As part of the Taco Bell Foundation for Teens' "Camp Taco Bell" business leadership program, 90 teenagers from local Boys &...

Tasti D-Lite Celebrates 25 Years in September

2012-09-05

Tasti D-Lite, the lower-calorie frozen dessert chain with a following among health-conscious consumers as well as celebrities, will celebrate 25...

Differences Blurring Between Quick Serves, Fast Casual

2012-07-25

Limited-service restaurants (LSRs) are the driving force behind the commercial foodservice industry. LSRs accounted for more than half ($200...

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