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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
Industry News
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...
Growth
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...
Industry News
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...
Outside Insights
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...
Industry News
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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A new food destination in San Juan Puerto Rico recently experienced the design talents of Puerto Rico, an interior architecture firm headquartered in Washington, D.C.
Owned by CPG/GS Island Properties VI, LLC, this Food Hall provides an inspiring atmosphere for the local community as...
Marc Halperin: Resident F&B Expert
When I was growing up in the early 1950s, the oft-heard mantra about breakfast was that it was the most important meal of the day from a nutritional standpoint. Parents were encouraged to feed their kids before school to promote longer attention spans, better cognitive function, overall mental...
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Cousins Subs to debut limited-edition “Big Cheese” sub exclusively at Summerfest 2017.
A nod to Wisconsin and cheese lovers everywhere, Cousins’ “Big Cheese” sub taps into the vibrant heritage of ‘America’s Dairyland.’ Featuring chicken or steak fresh off the grill topped with bacon,...
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Chipotle completed its investigation into a security breach that took place in the spring, revealing widespread damage that could threaten consumers’ bank accounts and the image of the recovering fast casual brand.
The company told...
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From the team who created the create-your-own burger concept, BUILT Custom Burgers by The Counter makes its first foray into North Carolina. Managed and operated by partners Ravi Patel, Hiren Trivedi and Chintan S, BUILT Custom Burgers is now providing shoppers at The Streets at Southpoint with...
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Among the first trendsetters with its contemporary cafeteria-style dining, Lemonade debuted the next generation of its acclaimed brand at the corner of Abbot Kinney and Venice Boulevards. Now open as “Lemonade at Abbot Kinney,” this marks the first in a rollout of next generation stores also...
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While same-store sales, traffic, and revenue remain drivers for restaurant performance, customer satisfaction could be the key to predicting the future. Simply, are guests satisfied? And are they coming back? The TDn2K company, White Box Social Intelligence, launched its “Restaurant Guest...
Industry News
Four decades ago, the first Potbelly Sandwich Shop brought toasty warm sandwiches to Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. Since then, Potbelly has expanded into neighborhoods across the country, providing Fresh, Fast & Friendly service in more than 400 shops throughout the U.S. This summer,...
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Like other trends that embrace certain extremes and require more than a touch of sacrifice on the part of followers, the raw food movement’s appeal has been—up to this point, anyway—fairly limited.It is unknown exactly how many Americans today completely eschew cooked foods and stick to a diet compo
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
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.
In the last 20 years, quick-service restaurants have strived to become lifestyle choices for American consumers.
For years, Pita Pit worked to educate customers about the nutritional value of its various pita fillings and toppings.
Food halls are taking the nation’s cities by storm, providing locals with a central location for dozens of innovative concepts.
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.
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.