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2017-05-25
2017-05-25
- One of our 40/40 makes the leap from L.A. to NYC t.co/VItspWYJ36 t.co/tdHd5T9AmW
- Michael Lastoria, of fast casual @andpizza, joined Bernie Sanders today to push for a minimum wage increase. t.co/LvvtS0g2NR
- Couldn't make it to this year's @NRAShow? We've got you covered. t.co/Nnhw2kiiqG
- Don't just build a digital campaign for your brand. Build one that lasts. t.co/qpwhQTb4hG
- RT @Tyson4Chefs: Fast casual restaurants are capitalizing on dinner time to make a difference on their bottom line @QSRmagazine t.c…
- Quick serves are delivering more dynamic and memorable dining experiences. t.co/Cq8abWilIE t.co/bQkGMEzK37
- Consistency is the norm when it comes to breakfast, but creativity can fuel brand excitement, growth. t.co/ZpNzzkmxrX
- For those brands that don’t yet have mobile ordering, consider three words of advice from Nike: Just do it.… t.co/8c6OWWfgzd
- The market for vegan options is expected to be $27 billion by 2021, but consumers still want to indulge-- Michael S… t.co/afjr4yvZn7
- Declining retail traffic encourages hybrid innovation, forcing restaurants to drive more than profits-- @Michael Schaefer of @Euromonitor
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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 those born...
Guest Experience
The first Buona restaurant opened on the edge of Chicago in 1981 as a no frills, laminate- and tile-filled space peddling the Windy City’s glorious favorites, including dragged-through-the-garden hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches.
“It was your typical fast-food independent mentality,” says Joe...
Outside Insights
Fast food marketers have increasingly looked to digital to boost consumer engagement and loyalty throughout the year. But in digital, consumers have become a squirrely bunch, making it tough for fast food marketers to pin down the right balance between entertaining branded experiences across...
Menu Innovations
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. Whether it’s a bagel with cream cheese, corn...
Ordering
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...
Industry News
Paul Miller witnessed the ebbing demand for fine dining firsthand. The owner of Houston, Texas-based GR8 Plate Hospitality had found success in his casual-dining concept, Union Kitchen, when he added an elevated farm-to-table restaurant to the portfolio. Paul’s Kitchen, which opened in fall 2014,...
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Springtime in New York just got a whole lot more interesting. Forget the federal government, the Big Apple announced Thursday that it plans to enforce the same calorie-labeling laws recently delayed (again) by the Food and Drug Administration.
Starting May 22, the Departments of Health and Consumer...
Competition
Nostalgia is a powerful tool when it comes to food. Those who haven’t forgotten a certain Big Mac jingle can attest: “Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, on a sesame-seed bun.”
But the nostalgia for McDonald’s appears to be waning. For a restaurant brand that’s...
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In its first quarter as the owner of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Restaurant Brands International faced relatively flat sales growth as it plans the chicken brand’s global growth.
Comparable restaurant sales growth dropped by 0.1 percent at Burger King, 0.2 percent at Popeyes, and 0.1...
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Restaurants that deal with cash deal with costs. Such costs are simply the result of inefficient handling of cash. When not addressed correctly, these costs can be substantial. Many organizations haven’t yet realized the impact this has on their bottom line. But not all are in this predicament....
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Starbucks Coffee Company announced it will open a Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Chicago in 2019. Located on North Michigan Avenue and Erie Street on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, the Chicago Reserve Roastery represents the company’s third Roastery location in the U.S. following Seattle, which...
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Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchise group Maruti Donuts, Inc. to develop six Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants in Evansville, Indiana including one multi-brand...
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The popular fast-casual eatery, Sandwicherie of New York, expanded to Manhattan’s bustling Union Square neighborhood with its second location Wednesday. Like its sister-location in Midtown East, Sandwicherie offers high-quality, fresh and made-to-order fare paired with friendly, genuine and...
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El Pollo Loco, the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken chain, opened its newest restaurant in Watauga, Texas, today. The new El Pollo Loco, located at 7900 Denton Hwy., is the first restaurant to open in Watauga, and eleventh in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) market.
"We are...
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Thanks to its impending merger agreement with JAB Holdings Company, Panera Bread is in a bit of a gray zone from a financial perspective. The company refrained from updating its outlook for full-year 2017 in response. The deal, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals, is slated to close...
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The Loop Pizza Grill has been part of communities in the Jacksonville, Florida, area for more than three decades. Now, the growing chain has a new southern home in Clay County. The Fleming Island Loop is the first of several planned openings for the chain.
The new restaurant opened at the...
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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.
Come May 21–24, you'll be joining industry professionals from all 50 states and more than 100 countries, testing products from more than 1,800 exhibitors, and discovering everything you could possibly need to know at more than 70 free education sessions.The best part?
Before the advent of chain restaurants, transparency was not a question so much as an implicit assumption; local establishments sourced locally and were honest in how they promoted their products.
Controversy surrounding genetically modified organisms (GMO) continues to sow doubt about them among consumers, despite being deemed safe to eat by the FDA and the National Academy of Sciences.
The emergence of the higher-end fast casual 2.0 category continues to blur the line separating limited and full service, particularly when it comes to price.
Nostalgia is a powerful tool when it comes to food. Those who haven’t forgotten a certain Big Mac jingle can attest: “Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, on a sesame-seed bun.”But the nostalgia for McDonald’s appears to be waning.
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
Food halls are taking the nation’s cities by storm, providing locals with a central location for dozens of innovative concepts.