In the Store

May 24, 2013

In the Store

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Plight of the Independents Disproportionate amount of restaurant closures highlight the challenges of an independent operation.	A Sonic Rebound After decades of growth, the recession halted No. 10 Sonic’s long-lasting positive vibes. Today, CEO Clifford Hudson says momentum is back on the drive-in chain’s side.
Micro Packaging Could Be the Future Nanotechnology could reshape the food and packaging industries, but will quick serves get on board?	Experts Say Success Starts with Culture From big restaurant companies to small, a strong corporate culture attracts customers, engages employees, and enables better decision-making.
Why it Pays to be Big Man on Campus Paul Wilke of Toppers Pizza discusses the advantages of partnering with a university for events.	Moe’s On a Mission The Atlanta-based chain is serving up better food and a new design to its consumers at home and abroad.
Quick Serve Campaign Stops As politicos hit the campaign trail, quick serves emerge as a destination for many.	4 Ways to Renovate Stores and Not Lose Business A Schlotzsky’s franchisee discusses how you can reimage your stores to gain new customers, without losing old ones.
Fleeced by a Lease Restaurant operators might soon have to list lease costs clearly on their balance sheets, a move that could drastically affect the real-estate market in the coming years.	This is How You Feed the Navy QSR gets exclusive access aboard the USS Jefferson City, where efficiency and culinary innovation rule.

industry headlines

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...

NRA Show Attendee, Exhibitor Counts Up Over Last Year

2013-05-24

The 94^th annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and 6th annual International Wine, Spirits & Beer...

FROM THE FLOOR: App Developers Boost Loyalty

2013-05-21

Strolling down the aisles of food, beverages, equipment, and more at the annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show...

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...

Subway Franchisees Look to EZUniverse for Loss Prevention

2013-05-16

EZUniverse Inc., a software development company, and Independent Purchasing Cooperative Inc. (IPC), the independent Subway franchisee-owned...

Subway, Checkers Execs Back for More on "Undercover Boss"

2013-05-15

One appearance on CBS’s hit show “Undercover Boss” just wasn’t enough for two quick-serve industry execs. That’s why...

CKE Inks Security, Compliance Agreement with ControlScan

2013-05-10

The security of customers’ personal information is a serious concern in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, where the ability to...

Scotsman Recognized as Auntie Anne's Supplier of the Year

2013-05-10

Auntie Anne’s, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel chain, has chosen Scotsman Ice Systems as its 2012 Supplier of the Year,...

Del Taco to Offer Free Food Wednesdays

2013-05-09

As Del Taco rolls out changes to their restaurants, the new Buck & Under and New Tastes menus continue to generate positive consumer buzz. The...

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