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- When it comes to data security, a restaurant’s defense is only as good as the weakest link in the system. t.co/R2v93JHK8X
- Franchisees appreciate a boss who has his finger on the blender, not just the calculator. t.co/uTBAOCvCGF
- At @SmoothieKing, it's not just about selling smoothies. It's about selling purpose. t.co/uTBAOCe1i5
- This is a question franchisees and franchisors might be asking for a while. t.co/70Potz8Ssm
- A new-look @PitaPitUSA is ready for its close up. @PeterRiggs talks about the fresh design. t.co/CWDHJaz3Px
- Does fast food have a hacker problem? t.co/R2v93JZl0v
- Everything you need to know about Thursday's launch of a KFC sandwich into space. Yes, you read that correctly. t.co/VfGVskAL4T
- Social media advertising should be a critical component of any restaurant, as @adaptly explains. t.co/DzGgAQbijp
- According to a study, brands like McDonald's don't need to worry about third-party delivery hurting in-store sales. t.co/ggqoHjUnS5
- The younger generations are getting a new generation of cleaner kids’ meals. t.co/uCkdcPeNWk t.co/FIBhwLW5jm
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One of the reasons quick-service restaurants have taken market share from full-serves can be credited to perception, according to two recent studies. The latest American Customer Satisfaction Index, released on Tuesday, says sit-down restaurants are reporting their worst grades in more than 10...
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In the second quarter, Sonic Corp. reported same-store sales declines of 7.4 percent year-over-year. It was even more pronounced at company-owned stores, where numbers dropped 8.9 percent and margins plummeted 330 basis points. Understandably, that made Thursday’s third-quarter reveal a bit of a...
Ingredients & Dayparts
Stepping into Tender Greens, a Los Angeles–based fast casual, is like stepping into the Thanksgiving meal of your dreams. The bustling open kitchen is lined with oversized serving bowls of creamy mashed potatoes, red and green butter lettuce with tarragon dressing, and rare albacore tuna grilled to...
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In the last 20 years, quick-service restaurants have strived to become lifestyle choices for American consumers. And companies like Starbucks have claimed the trophy as top-selling lifestyle brands by selling something as simple as a cup of coffee.
From the vantage point of Smoothie King CEO Wan...
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A new design rollout across several Pita Pit locations is helping the quick-service brand prepare for the future.
Around “half a dozen,” locations in the system have the new design, Pita Pit USA president Peter Riggs says, which includes new tables, paint, and lighting changes, along with a change...
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The Obama Administration, through the U.S. Department of Labor as well as the National Labor Relations Board, made it clear that it was going to take an active role in reshaping the landscape of employment and independent contractor relationships.
In early 2015, the DOL issued guidance regarding...
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All it takes is one.
When it comes to data security, a restaurant’s defense is only as good as the weakest link in the system, says Varun Badhwar, CEO and co-founder of RedLock, a cloud infrastructure security firm. And big, franchised restaurant chains offer many points of entry for would-be...
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Restaurant Brands International Inc., the parent company of Burger King, could be facing a $500 million class-action lawsuit from a group of irate Tim Hortons franchisees. The Great White North Franchisee Association is seeking a class-action lawsuit against the company, which also owns Popeyes,...
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Cicis, a leading family-friendly pizza buffet restaurant company known for its unlimited pizza, pasta, salad, soup, and dessert offerings, named brand marketing veteran Billie Jo Waara to the position of chief marketing officer.
Waara most recently served as CMO at Cheyenne, Wyoming-based...
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If there was ever any doubt about the power that the millennial generation has over dining trends, the 2017 National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show put those to rest.
In food and beverages, kitchen innovations, and technology, the preferences of millennials—and even Generation Z, or...
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Dippin’ Dots, LLC, the leading maker of flash-frozen beaded ice cream and frozen treats, posted double-digit growth in 2016, led by the company’s focus on account development and retention, strong franchising sales and expanded distribution to entertainment venues and third-party retail outlets...
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Didn't make it out to this year's National Restaurant Association Show? Got lost in the crowd of nearly 70,000 attendees? Not to worry. We have you covered with 11 of the coolest finds from the floor. From kitchen equipment to cold brew coffee, here are some of the standout products that could...
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Willie Jewell’s Old School Bar-B-Q, the fast-casual spinoff from the 68 year veteran Bono’s Pit Bar-B-Q concept, is headed to Tallahassee, Florida, to open its next location with local Franchisees, Chip and Amanda Evans. Willie Jewell’s will be opening its newest location in early July on...
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Washington, D.C-bred culinary force Cava will begin serving its signature balanced-yet-craveable menu at a new location in Union Station later this year.
Cava, which recently announced its Series C funding round of $30 million, is planning to open more than 20 new restaurants in 2017,...
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April showers bring May flowers and with the emergence of warmer weather, gardens are flourishing with an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables. To celebrate the season’s garden-fresh produce, Corner Bakery Cafe is introducing a new Fresh Flavors menu that embraces light and airy flavors and...
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The nation’s first liquid nitrogen ice cream franchise, Sub Zero Ice Cream will soon enter Georgia and Kansas for the first time. Having recently signed agreements with three local franchise partners, the brand expects to open all three stores late summer 2017.
In Georgia, Sub Zero will...
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When investors are ready to sink their cash into up-and-coming brands, they love to find unique concepts with passionate fans, enthusiasm from franchisees, and a differentiated product offering.
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
There was a time when kids’ meals were for kids.
Today’s fast-casual industry is at the leading edge of breakfast innovation.
For years, Pita Pit worked to educate customers about the nutritional value of its various pita fillings and toppings.
Some ideas about breakfast are rooted in tradition.One is that it’s the most important meal of the day. Your mother may have said it, but researchers aren’t so sure. Another idea about breakfast, that it’s a matter of routine, has more validation.
Many restaurateurs are ready to feel the warm spring breeze, as it means diners will rid themselves of their cabin fevers and begin eating out again. But restaurateurs and their guests are not the only ones who are excited—pests are too.
Food halls are taking the nation’s cities by storm, providing locals with a central location for dozens of innovative concepts.
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.
In the last 20 years, quick-service restaurants have strived to become lifestyle choices for American consumers.