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Doing Business the Gourmet Way Gourmet Latte founder and owner Karissa Bresheare shares lessons learned for building a brand with intention and care.	Keeping Up with the Foodie Generation Driven by Millennials, the U.S. restaurant industry develops a taste for smart, small, and on demand.
The Future of Foodservice Depends on Multiculturals Redirecting new audiences to your doors will ensure future viability.	Listen to Consumers, Beat the Competition By listening to the consumer voice, brands can tap into missed revenue opportunities.
How Starbucks Reinvented the Customer Experience in the Drive Thru The coffee giant’s drive thru used to be nothing special. But by following these steps, Starbucks created a world-class drive-thru operation.	6 Customer Service Lessons for Young Millennials With the right training, employers can transform ‘cash register’ culture into ‘customer service’ culture
How to Manage the Bottom Line Amid Change With the right data tools, operators can battle rising costs.	How to Chart Your International Growth Strategic tweaks can keep a brand’s international boom from going bust.
Zooming In Online advertising helps operators reach niche customers.	Subway Stands to Win the Innovation Game More quick serves are expanding their menus, but Subway’s new premium ingredients could bring in the most customers.

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Papa John’s No. 1 for Pizza Customer Satisfaction

2016-06-21 Papa John’s continues to set the bar high among quick-service restaurants and pizza chains.

Worlds of Flavor Conference Focuses on Asian Cuisines

2015-02-25 Firmly grounded at the intersection of tradition and innovation, Asia is setting the stage for 21st-century culinary exploration and challenging today...

Hospitality Jobs Hit Post-Recession High

2014-06-11 The job openings rate in the restaurants-and-accommodations sector soared to a post-recession high in April, according to the latest figures from the ...

Pal's Sudden Service Recognized As "Audacious"

2014-05-22 What do Dr. Dre’s Beats audio products company and an Oregon doughnut brand have in common with Pal’s Sudden Service, a regional burger concept?...

How Millennials Snack By Age and Lifestyle

2014-03-26 Y-Pulse and The Culinary Visions Panel collaborated to conduct a study with over 1,000 consumers to better understand the factors that drive snack pur...

Consumers Open to a Variety of Protein Sources

2014-03-17 The majority of U.S.

Atlanta Foodservice Expo Selects Advisory Council

2014-02-28 Atlanta Foodservice Expo announced the 2014 Atlanta Foodservice Expo advisory council.

U.S. Restaurant Count Increases to 633,043

2014-02-26 The U.S.

Restaurants Remain Industry of Opportunity

2014-01-22 The National Restaurant Association applauded the inclusion of seven member companies into Fortune magazine’s list of the top “100 Best Places to Work...

One Third of Consumers Cutting Back on Red Meat

2014-01-22 As January continues, many consumers continue to forge ahead with healthy eating habits as part of new year resolutions.

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