Executive Insights

May 26, 2013

Executive Insights

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Securing Financial Assurance The CFO of Marco’s Pizza, and presenter at this year’s Dine America conference, didn’t let the frozen credit market stop his growing franchise.	Working with Your Board is a Give, Take Establishing a great relationship between a CEO and the board of directors can promote long-term success.
New NRA, Food News Media Podcast Episode Industry expert Joan Rector McGlockton explains the industry’s stance on a variety of nutritional topics.	Top 10 Taxes and Fees These 10 items can account for a big chunk of quick serves’ expenses.
Bell on the Ball Greg Creed, CEO of Taco Bell, talks about the company’s secret salt reductions, why he’s not afraid of Chipotle, and oh yeah, that pesky beef lawsuit.	You Can't Skype This: Why Face to Face Matters Quality face time with employees can help quick-serve CEOs establish useful, brand-building relationships.
Moreton’s View from the Top The Panera CEO has spent one year at the helm of the fast-casual industry’s biggest company. His one goal? To keep the company on top.	Are CEOs Required to be Celebrities? Big name executives have created a new prototype for CEOs. But this kind of celebrity might not be ideal for quick-serve execs.
The Secrets to Avoiding Bad Partnerships Business partnerships can help quick-serve entrepreneurs make big profits, but if everyone’s expectations aren’t clear, they can ruin relationships—and businesses.	Boy Wonder: Spike Mendelsohn This Top Chef all star epitomizes America’s new, hip culinary culture.

industry headlines

WFF Announces Keynote Speakers for Executive Summit

2013-05-04

Women’s Foodservice Forum will host its annual Executive Summit, a gathering of restaurant and foodservice industry executives, July 29...

Offering Value Isn't Enough; Taco Bell Wants to Redefine It

2013-05-03

It may seem like a lofty goal, but Taco Bell is dead set on not only redefining value at the quick-service level, but also delivering it to...

8 Lessons from WFF's Annual Leadership Conference

2013-04-19

For the first time, QSR had the honor of attending the Women’s Foodservice Forum’s Annual Leadership Development Conference,...

NRA's Supply Chain Conference Set for May

2013-03-18

The National Restaurant Association announces that its spring Supply Chain Management Executive Study Group will be held May 16-17, 2013, in...

Popeyes Stays on a Roll in 2012

2013-03-01

For Popeyes Louisiana Chicken, 2012 seemed to be a year of fours: four straight years of same-stores sales increases; four years of traffic...

MFHA Releases Tribute to Black Leadership in Hospitality

2013-02-25

The Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA) recognizes black/African American, Asian Pacific American, and Hispanic/Latino...

NRA Plans for 2013 Public Affairs Conference

2013-02-20

An expected 500 restaurateurs from across the country will convene in Washington April 17-18 for the National Restaurant Association’s 27th...

CAFÉ Chooses Keynoter for February Inaugural Event

2013-01-21

The Center for the Advancement of Foodservice Education (CAFÉ) is pleased to announce that Jack Uldrich will keynote CAFÉ’s inaugural event...

POSADA Makes Mexican Easy with New Website

2012-12-28

The most dynamic website available for Mexican cuisine within the foodservice segment is now available at...

Slow, Steady Growth to Continue for Franchising in 2013

2012-12-20

Franchise businesses will grow at a slightly slower pace in 2013 than in 2012, yet the industry will continue to outpace growth in other business...

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