In the Store

June 19, 2013

In the Store

featured articles

Are You Ready for EMV? New credit card standards will have major effect on industry starting in 2015.	Saving Face Updating the logo, store design, and brand image helps concepts stay top of mind with consumers.
Cutting Cash Loose Some operators ditch cash for financial, security reasons.	The Effect of Customer Loyalty How to identify, improve, and maintain a positive experience in your restaurant.
What Sandy Taught Us Operators reflect on how disaster preparation should change after the storm.	Experience is Everything Study shows upscale elements may be key to quick-serve satisfaction.
All Hail the Crew How four brands best maximize their employees’ potential.	Counter Culture Getting your employees on board with a healthy-lifestyle mindset goes a long way in the fight against obesity.
Manage Like a Marine Multiunit franchisee Sean Falk explains how military experience can translate into quick-serve success.	Fancy Fast Food Quick serves focus on contemporary interiors and premium menu items for a more sophisticated feel.

industry headlines

Be Prepared to Clean and Disinfect Bodily Excretions

2013-06-17

When vomit, diarrhea, or other bodily excretions mar the environment in a quick-service restaurant, a rapid, well-planned response is imperative....

Clean Playgrounds Make Happy Parents, Healthy Kids

2013-06-17

Your playground is like a magnet. It attracts kids eager for fun and parents hungry for relaxation to your restaurant.

Unfortunately...

Ensure Ice Safety by Cleaning Frequently, Handling Properly

2013-06-17

When it comes to ice, the Food and Drug Administration is crystal clear: Ice is considered a food—and it must be as safe as drinking water....

The Low Down on High Chair Cleanliness

2013-06-17

The high chairs you keep on hand for your youngest customers are a welcome convenience for their moms and dads. But ensuring that high chair...

DQ Sees Results with New WAND Digital Menuboards

2013-06-14

In its first month, the new Euless, Texas Dairy Queen restaurant broke nearly every sales record in franchise and...

Popeyes Franchisee Brings In Big Bucks for MDA

2013-06-06

In 2002, Sailormen Inc., the largest domestic Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchisee, established a partnership with the Muscular Dystrophy...

ShopKeep POS Named a Top Private Company

2013-06-04

ShopKeep POS, an iPad point-of-sale system for brick-and-mortar merchants nationwide, announced it has been named to the Red Herring Top 100...

Food Waste Group Champions USDA's New Challenge

2013-06-04

Today U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack was joined by Environmental Protection Agency Acting Administrator Bob Perciasepe to announce the...

Swipely Completes $12M Series B Round of Financing

2013-05-24

Swipely, a tool for local merchants to accept payments, understand customers, and grow revenue, announced it has completed a $12 million Series B...

NRA: Restaurants to Add 448,000 Jobs This Summer

2013-05-24

Restaurants are expected to add 448,000 jobs this summer season, a 4.5 percent increase over the March 2013 employment level, according to...

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