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- @cat_von_pee @Arbys You need to try it 👌
- It’s a venison kind of day at @Arbys. t.co/jrh30GgYdJ
- The most digitally savvy brands in America? Starbucks holds that crown, too. @Starbucksnews t.co/MTDLCkksBZ
- At @Arbys, it's all about inspiring smiles through delicious experiences. @ArbysNews @ArbysCareers t.co/bU33RvjtwY
- Here’s a look at some of the top consumer preferences influencing the fleet of savory baked goods on today’s menus. t.co/fllT5djvhk
- These restaurant brands are leveraging new flavor ideas with savory baked goods to boost business across dayparts.… t.co/XElYyXrAQN
- In the next five years, expect to see beloved fast casual Melt Shop all over the map. @meltshop t.co/SA77aFVc3Q
- Help us find the 40 best up-and-coming fast casual brands in America. t.co/KXRGmM2QV2
- These strategies can lower the amount operators pay in property taxes. t.co/BULIXhwaIS
- Bon Me Foods puts its own spin on Asian cuisine—but it hasn’t forgotten its food-truck roots. t.co/JswG3ooVjt
Industry News
This year, QSR released its first-ever 40/40 List, naming the 40 most exciting fast-casual 2.0 concepts with fewer than 40 locations. The 40/40 was a smash success, as we got a wave of industry feedback on those concepts that did—but especially those that didn't—make the list.
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The notion that technology and, specifically, mobile tools can remedy some of the restaurant industry’s traffic concerns isn’t a new one. Pretty much every major brand is either embracing the movement wholeheartedly or having boardroom discussions on how best to start. The question L2, a leading...
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John Cappasola, the chief executive officer of Del Taco Restaurants Inc., has seen a shift in value across the quick-service industry. Bundles, and specifically those priced around $5, are infiltrating the marketplace, putting stress on some brands to lower prices or offer new menu items that come...
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Amid a brand revitalization that includes new menu items and remodeled stores, Arby’s is also looking inward to continue its momentum. The Atlanta-based quick-service brand has offered a training program to more than 80,000 employees across 3,350 locations that not only seeks to build a culture and...
Finance
In the foodservice industry, it’s hard to talk about competition without thinking about the chain—not the supply chain, but rather the food chain. Limited capital, real estate, and market share suggest that, like the rule of the jungle, the proven concepts will succeed, often at the expense of...
Menu Innovations
There’s always room for sweet treats, but savory baked goods continue to inch out the competition at quick serves and fast casuals looking to develop the next best breakfast, lunch, snack, or even dinner menu.
From house-baked breads and bagels to savory pastries and other carriers filled with...
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Since the fast casual concept Melt Shop opened its first location six years ago, its executives have always envisioned it as a franchise brand.
Capitalizing on the explosive growth of the better burger segment, founder Spencer Rubin says that offering bread and cheese with different protein options...
Emerging Concepts
Patrick Lynch and Ali Fong entered a Boston food-truck competition on a whim seven years ago.
They were tasked with designing a business plan, creating a video about the concept, and then preparing dishes for a 500-person taste test at City Hall Plaza. The concept, Bon Me, emerged victorious, and...
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What is a chatbot? Chatbots have been around for a while now. But it is only recently that bots or, more specifically, chatbots have started making waves. New generation chatbots have the capability to become smarter over time due to their machine learning capabilities. These are sophisticated...
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The ever-expanding healthy fast food+juice restaurant, Grabbagreen, will open their first San Diego location on September 23. The restaurant known for their superfood offerings has just begun to make its mark across California, currently with 3 locations across the state. Conehead Investments,...
Competition
Brands are just like people; as they grow older, they mature, they change, and they suffer the same growing pains as the generations of brands that came before them. And now that the U.S. limited-service restaurant industry has been around for a century or so, brand growth can be seen just like...
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At least one fast casual brand is ready to take Panera Bread’s #KidsMenuChallenge. On Wednesday, Panera posted a video of founder Ron Shaich daring the rest of the industry to eat off their kids’ menu for a week, specifically calling out Wendy’s, Burger King, and McDonald’s.
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Count delivery as part of Amazon’s plan to infiltrate the foodservice industry. The e-commerce giant announced Friday a partnership with Olo, an online food ordering company armed with a star-studded client list.
Amazon has long tried to dive into delivery with Amazon Restaurants, but...
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On Friday the fast casual, beach-themed burrito restaurant Go Burrito announced the expansion of the franchise into a new market: Florida. The Salisbury, North Carolina-based brand will open four franchised stores throughout the coastal state during the next two years, starting in Ocala, Florida...
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Taco Bell plans to open between 300 and 350 “Cantina” locations by 2022, bringing its alcohol-focused concept to urban areas around the country.
According to an article in Food & Wine, Taco...
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The term “point-of-sale” can be a bit of a misnomer. On the surface, it’s an easy-to-use way for customers and staff to interact during the time of sale, but signing a credit card transaction with a finger is hardly the only use for that screen’s real estate.
New POS technology has...
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Joann Chung often helped her parents with their sushi restaurants. In 2015, Chung and her husband, Derek, opened Pokeatery in San Mateo, California.
As chief marketing officer Jason Abelkop puts it, Krystal’s challenge isn’t to be old, it’s to be authentic. The brand has that first part covered. On October 11, the 360-plus-unit chain will celebrate its 85th anniversary like it always does—with 50-cent Krystal burgers.
For years, Pita Pit worked to educate customers about the nutritional value of its various pita fillings and toppings.
The term “point-of-sale” can be a bit of a misnomer.
Enterprise systems are more advanced than ever. Not only do they provide vital business information, but they can also make maintaining a consistent menu database across the brand easier than it’s ever been.
For many chefs at quick-service and fast-casual restaurants, working with poultry is similar to an artist facing a blank canvas: The fairly neutral object can be used to create something unique and appealing.Even though deep-frying is incredibly popular in the limited-service space, there are other
“Inspiration began with the development of our seasonal offerings. We researched what produce thrives in the summer sun and how we can best present it. Summer encompasses eating fresh, vibrant food that tends to be on the lighter side and really lends itself to grilling.
For those limited-service brands that don’t yet have mobile ordering, consider three words of advice from Nike: Just do it.Within the next three years, every quick serve with any kind of regional or national footprint will have mobile ordering system-wide, says Russell Zack, senior vice president of
In the foodservice industry, it’s hard to talk about competition without thinking about the chain—not the supply chain, but rather the food chain.
In 2012, after some 22 years as Pizza Factory franchisees, Mary Jane Riva and her husband, Bob, added a new title to their business cards: franchisor.
Breaking findings from Sense360 show that early morning hours are important across sub-categories of quick-serve restaurants for the most loyal customers.Nutritionists have long hailed breakfast as the most important meal of the day and USA today recently highlighted the growing importance of breakf