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2017-07-21
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- Sometimes a business succession plan isn't the easiest conversation to have but it's a critical one for restaurants. t.co/y3XcLeyczo
- Fast casual Urban Plates can see itself having 70–80 restaurants in the next five years. @UrbanPlates t.co/4esdeC84Sb
- RT @hassenmerzouk: Thanks @QSRmagazine for the story! Glad to see @Gebni_NYC's DP technology featured alongside our awesome partners at Al…
- RT @PeopleReport: What Healthcare Changes Could Mean for Restaurants t.co/BRRIejGnVn @QSRmagazine t.co/WQ4qBzyMJZ
- Leaders from @erbertgerberts, @ToppersPizza, and @Salsaritas talk about how quick serves can stand out. t.co/c6IuBqjJ49
- Amazon's purported merger with Whole Foods will put added pressure on restaurants to differentiate themselves. t.co/c6IuBqjJ49
- Technology advances are helping restaurant adjust their pricing with unprecedented ease. t.co/QA2TIivorA t.co/UBmJhOpPJx
- Some #WednesdayWisdom from @BlastYourBlog: Online reviews are the bread and butter of any successful restaurant. t.co/e5BDuTyqcr
- Chipotle is answering more questions about food safety today. t.co/FJS1nRC00i
- Franchisee Felicia Parks and her two sons make an impact in their community with @jimmyjohns. t.co/o3knYBoxoz
Design
Consider it Subway's new duds to the biggest party in foodservice. On Monday, the chain with 45,000-plus units globally unveiled what it's labeling the most extensive launch in company history: a massive brand evolution that affects everything from pictures and colors to function and form. The...
Emerging Concepts
Urban Plates didn’t necessarily start with a new idea, but rather with extensive research.
After about two years analyzing some of the new and established fast casuals—along with prepared-food formats seen increasingly in retail—the founders decided to merge it all together in one concept.
Since...
Outside Insights
The quick-service restaurant industry involves a rapid pace of business for the owner or franchisee. Accordingly, such individuals often neglect to plan for the future. It is important, however, to slow down and consider what would happen if the owner or franchisee became incapacitated or passed...
Industry News
While Chipotle stresses the isolated nature of its latest food safety scare, the numbers and negative headlines are piling up. Multiple reports Thursday surfaced showing that the actual number of illnesses linked to Chipotle’s Sterling, Virginia, store climbed into the triple digits, much higher...
Web Exclusive
The June 16 announcement of Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods sparked plentiful speculation over how the online behemoth’s marriage with the health food chain would further disrupt the business of American food. The $13.7 billion merger promises to marry Amazon’s distribution muscle with Whole Foods...
Finance
An ongoing challenge for many a restaurant is maintaining a steady stream of foot traffic and meal orders, especially when any number of uncontrollable factors—bad weather, nearby construction, traffic jams, and more—has the potential to derail what could be a lucrative business day.
To protect...
Outside Insights
Online reviews are the bread and butter of any successful restaurant. In today’s connected world, 60 percent of consumers read online reviews before choosing a place to grab breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Surprisingly, people also tend to prefer reviews written by customers, as opposed to food...
Industry News
Shares of Chipotle dropped more than 5 percent Tuesday after reports of norovirus surfaced at a Virginia restaurant. The Sterling location closed after customers complained of getting sick, including cases of vomiting, diarrhea, severe stomach pain, nausea, dehydration, and even two...
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Pizza Hut has reached the 25th year of its Harvest program and surpassed 100 million pounds of food donated to feed those in need.
Created through partnerships with community-based hunger relief organizations and an effort to reduce Pizza Hut’s food waste, Harvest benefits 2,500...
Industry News
SweetFrog Frozen Yogurt, a leading frozen yogurt chain, has recently launched a partnership with the world famous Dole Packaged Foods to showcase Dole Whip as the newest addition to its tasty line-up of frozen dessert treats.
sweetFrog’s CEO, Patrick Galleher, says Dole Whip is a natural...
Industry News
Just in time for summer, Uncle Maddio's Pizza is adding a Strawberry Summer Salad to the menu starting on Monday. The salad is a limited time offer and will be available at all Uncle Maddio’s locations through the end of summer.
The new salad includes candied walnuts, goat cheese, fresh...
Industry News
Last year Leah Pritchett lost her dragster when her team owner retired. Through a relentless persistence to remain in the top 10 of points earners, she found a way to continue to compete and caught the eye of Papa John’s.
“When I met Leah I admired her hard work and determination from the...
Industry News
Naranga, LLC, the second-largest provider of franchise operations software, announced the appointment of Mark Montini, CFE, as chief executive officer. Tariq Farid, the founder and CEO of Edible Arrangements and Naranga, will transition his role as Naranga's CEO to serve as Chairman of Naranga’s...
Industry News
With a vision of increasing brand awareness for Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in the South Florida marketplace—and the confidence that they offered some of the best burgers, hot dogs, custard and fries in the category—franchisee Cash Shelton set out to take his delicious food on the...
Industry News
What is handmade from fresh, buttery-tasting dough and baked to a golden-brown perfection? Domino’s Bread Twists—Domino’s newest side item, which makes the perfect complement to any pizza.
Bread Twists come in three flavors: Parmesan, Garlic or Cinnamon. Domino’s Parmesan Bread Twists are...
Marc Halperin: Resident F&B Expert
When you hear the phrase “traditional American cuisine,” what are the first foods that come to mind?
If you’re from New England, you may conjure up an image of a plate of baked cod or a boiled lobster. If you hail from the Midwest, your idea of traditional American food might be a ribeye...
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Consider it Subway's new duds to the biggest party in foodservice.
The nationwide switch to EMV chip cards is progressing at a steady clip with the Payments Security Task Force projecting that 98 percent of cards will be chip enabled by the end of 2017.
Whether it’s açai, juice cleanses, or spiking your morning coffee with yak butter, our culture loves the notion of fast-track solutions to better health.
An ongoing challenge for many a restaurant is maintaining a steady stream of foot traffic and meal orders, especially when any number of uncontrollable factors—bad weather, nearby construction, traffic jams, and more—has the potential to derail what could be a lucrative business day.To protect again
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.
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.
There was a time when kids’ meals were for kids.
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.
When you hear the phrase “traditional American cuisine,” what are the first foods that come to mind?If you’re from New England, you may conjure up an image of a plate of baked cod or a boiled lobster.
Food halls are taking the nation’s cities by storm, providing locals with a central location for dozens of innovative concepts.