Outside Insights

May 26, 2013

Outside Insights

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Your Technological Edge Digital network communications can help train and retain employees and build customer loyalty.	How Jack in the Box Optimizes Its Talent Company focuses on alignment, capabilities, and engagement to improve on its guest ratings, visits, and spend.
The Heart of an Entrepreneur Subway development agent Larry Feldman explains how an entrepreneurial spirit created the biggest quick-serve chain in the world.	Communication: The Key to Drive Thru? Connect with your customer and your team to improve service and satisfaction.
What to Know About Sustainable Packaging Ask your paper suppliers these questions if you want to offer a more sustainable paper product.	Do Inverted Deals Mark the End of Daily Deals? New deal format might create more loyal fans for your business than the popular daily-deal sites.
Why Licensing Can Help Lead Your Expansion Some of the biggest names in foodservice have fueled their growth by putting their products on grocery shelves.	What Quick Serves Can Learn from Apple Company’s record profits show that a little goodwill can go a long way.
How Network Video Tools Can Save You Money Network-based video surveillance can increase your profits while also streamlining operations.	The Benefits of a Hispanic-Owned Franchise Hispanic franchisees can help brands tap into new demographics and support entire communities.

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FROM THE FLOOR: Building a Culture That Works

2013-05-19

In an age when culture means so many things that it often means nothing at all, brands are going back to their roots to build a strong...

NRA Expert Testifies on Importance of Travel, Tourism

2013-05-10

The senior VP of the National Restaurant Association’s research and knowledge group told a House panel that travel and tourism plays a...

Cleanliness, Menu Selection Most Important to Customers

2013-05-08

As restaurants across the nation gear up for a busy Mother’s Day weekend that promises to make those procrastinators sorry they didn’t...

One in Four Adults Plans to Eat Out for Mother's Day

2013-05-07

New research from the National Restaurant Association (NRA) shows that more than one-quarter of American adults will celebrate Mother’s Day...

44 Percent of Operators Report Higher Sales in March

2013-04-30

Buoyed by positive sales results and a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association’s ...

Hispanics' Restaurant Visits Fall by 86M in 2012

2013-04-26

While total restaurant visits increased by 1 percent in 2012 compared to prior year, visits by U.S. Hispanics declined by 1 percent, a loss of 86...

Specific Ingredients Don't Influence Customer Choices

2013-04-23

The latest research from The NPD Group shows...

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,...

Chef Maneet Chauhan Partners with NRAEF for Book Tour

2013-04-15

Maneet Chauhan, James Beard award-winning celebrity chef and judge on Food Network’s hit show "Chopped," has partnered with the...

NRF Launches an Industry Perception Campaign

2013-04-15

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