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2016-09-26
2016-09-26
- Karissa Bresheare, founder/owner of @Gourmet_Latte, shares lessons learned for building a brand with care.… t.co/Ot0urjUEXk
- Restaurant equipment can cost between $200,000–$400,000, but it's well worth the expense for operators.… t.co/YGJBWc3Mru
- From Burmese to Portuguese, check out 8 ideas for creative street foods. @5411empanadas @kimskichicago. t.co/rIscNpAYLW
- Watch Chipotle's video assuring guests that its food is safe to eat. t.co/yNpPmrAJjn t.co/HvH97qw7DJ
- Panera Bread makes the switch to 'clean' bacon. t.co/RFwjsLRNXB
- Watch @MollySchuyler dominate @waybackburgers's Triple Triple Challenge by eating a 9-patty burger in 40.56 seconds. t.co/N8tjQ7hBB6
- Here's what inspired @MODPizza cofounder Scott Svenson to create one of the nation's leading pizza chains.… t.co/YdTV5yDwNQ
- Longtime McDonald's executive named president of Dunkin' Donuts. t.co/blJiS02Qmf
- Four Foods Group partners with promising fast casual R&R Barbecue, sets sights on expansion. t.co/YQfv96XWbJ
- Could climate change cost us some of the most iconic Ben & Jerry's flavors on the market? @benandjerrys t.co/gYGYhkSPRx
Marc Halperin: Resident F&B Expert
Street foods, if you’ll pardon the overwrought metaphor, are the perfect well from which the rich waters of flavor innovation can be drawn. In the past 10–15 years, U.S. consumers have come to crave global street foods ranging from empanadas and tacos to samosas and satay in forms both authentic...
Finance
In 2012, burger concept Johnny Rockets introduced a new design prototype featuring modern elements like pop art décor and recessed lighting. The changes were met with fanfare, but as president of operations and development James Walker points out, few customers were aware of the back-of-house...
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When I was laid off from my corporate job more than two decades ago, I knew I had little time to figure out how to support myself. Throughout the many interviews and resume submissions, I allowed myself one weekly indulgence—a mocha grande from my neighborhood drive-thru coffee stand outside...
Industry News
McDonald’s President of High Growth Markets David Hoffmann left the company after 22 years to join Dunkin’ Brands, the parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins.
Hoffmann will serve as president of Dunkin’ Donuts in US and Canada, and replaces Paul Twohig who is retiring and will stay...
Menu Innovations
There may be no better way to gather insight into a nation’s or region’s cuisine than by sampling what vendors offer at stands, carts, and trucks along streets and in other public places.
From Mexican tacos and Vietnamese pho to Turkish kebaps and American hot dogs, street food is typically quick,...
Start to Finish: What Inspires Execs
My entry into the quick-serve industry really came out of wanting a cup of coffee. My wife, Ally, and I were living in the U.K. at the time, but missed the type of coffeeshops we used to have in our hometown of Seattle. After months of talking about it—and some peer pressure from friends—we started...
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Piada Italian Street Food started a three-tiered leadership development and incentive program, aimed at recruiting and retaining employees from restaurant managers to chefs.
The fast casual brand’s new strategy includes the Executive Partner Program, which financially rewards restaurant general...
Industry News
After expanding Kneaders Bakery and Café into multiple locations across several states, restaurant investment company Four Foods Group partnered with Utah-based R&R Barbecue as its next brand to grow.
Twin brothers and barbecue competitors Rod and Roger Livingston started R&R in 2013 in...
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TouchBistro, a leading iPad point-of-sale solution for restaurants in 37 countries, announced Monday its integration with Square, a global leader in mobile payment processing. With the integration, restaurateurs using TouchBistro can expand their capabilities to include all the services Square...
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OSHA mandates that businesses have actionable plans for both workplace hazards and protection from occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. HOSPECO, a leading manufacturer of products for cleaning and protecting facilities for people, offers comprehensive first aid solutions that meet or...
Start to Finish: What Inspires Execs
I spent most of my childhood in the Adirondacks at my aunt and uncle’s hotel, where I did a myriad of duties, such as busing tables, carrying luggage, and renting boats. I got the bug—just like many others in my family—to further my exposure within the industry, and sought out an education in...
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McDonald's Restaurants of the Greater Philadelphia Region and the Philadelphia Eagles have announced an extension of their partnership through the 2019 season. This is the third consecutive season McDonald's will partner with the Eagles as part of a local extension of McDonald's national...
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Because the only skin that should be extra crispy this summer is on your fried chicken, earlier this week Kentucky Fried Chicken announced an exclusive, limited run of Extra Crispy fried chicken–scented sunscreen. The response from consumers was overwhelming. Initially, KFC promised 3,000...
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Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. announced a promotion to help make heading back to school a little easier. During the entire month of September, high school and college students with a valid ID can enjoy free fountain soft drinks or iced tea with any in-store entrée purchase.
“It can be tough...
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The unofficial start to the fall season is marked by the beginning of the school year, the kickoff of football season, and everything pumpkin and apple.
Just in time for fall, the Dairy Queen system, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is bringing back two fan favorites Monday, the Pumpkin Pie...
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Arby’s introduced a new buttermilk breaded chicken breast filet to its everyday menu, adding to the selection of high-quality proteins offered by the Fast Crafted sandwich brand. The new Buttermilk Chicken Sandwiches at Arby’s feature a large, premium, 100 percent breast filet marinated in...
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These days, it’s not uncommon to see restaurant staff take orders on an iPad or guests swiping their credit cards on a tablet reader. Mobile technology can integrate various facets of an operation.
In late August, Hurricane Irene was churning in the Atlantic Ocean. Having already pummeled Puerto Rico, the powerful storm turned toward the U.S.
In 2012, burger concept Johnny Rockets introduced a new design prototype featuring modern elements like pop art décor and recessed lighting.
When it comes to business, Americans tend to fall in love with the new—new companies, new products, new deals.
