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Tips on how to use Facebook as a business promotion tool
Owner of ice cream shop discusses how to boost rankings and customer interaction.February 3, 2012
 | As the president and CEO of startup, I'm always interested in other entrepreneurial endeavors. Specifically, I'm intrigued with where the idea originated, what purpose they fill and their plan for growth and long-term sustainability. Since … |
 | The media has been focused on recapping the previous year as they do each January. I have never been clear if this is to point out the cleverness and accuracy of forecasters from the previous year or to ask, "What on earth were we all thinking … |
 | What might be the biggest 2012 food innovation trend opportunities? In my last blog, I predicted that 2012 will be a banner year for Organic Food Product Innovation, and those who sit on the sidelines will miss the opportunity to strike gold in this … |
 | I took a break from my usual every two-week blog to observe the scene. This time of year SME's (Subject Matter Experts) predict trends based on their view of the market. I have read quite a few and did my own survey. Last year at this time, I made … |
 | Recession or not, the restaurant industry is here and growing. Consumers spend a huge percentage of their food budgets on eating out at restaurants, and restaurant sales are expected to top $600 billion this year. And yet according to the National … |
| Their car was being followed ... that they could be certain of. When the flashing lights first penetrated the back window an audible gasp came from the back seat. "Be still, let me do all the talking," the driver said to his two passengers. "I had … |
 | Most restaurants offer a kids-only menu of smaller, less-expensive items to help keep dining out an affordable option for families. The typical bill of fare for the 12-and-under set relies on bland standbys: hot dog on a bun, mac-and-cheese, breaded … |
 | Compiling subjective end-of-year lists is never easy, especially in a heavy news industry like foodservice. PizzaMarketplace tried its best with the top 2011 stories published earlier this week. What stood out to us in 2011 was the unstoppable value … |
| The PeopleMatter Institute (PMI) put together the 'Top 11 of 2011,' a compilation of the hottest trends from the past year that the service industry should continue focusing on in 2012. From this list I predict the following to be the most prominent … |
| Industry surveys say Americans are ready to spend more money on dining out in 2012, but only if they feel that what they are eating is good for them, as well as a good value. Are you ready for the coming Year of More Information? I've spotted five … |
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Webinar: Specialty beverages-The trends driving the industry
As more Americans seek out healthy food options, restaurant operators are going to see a lot of activity surrounding consumers' desires for healthful beverages. With the ongoing decline of carbonated …Type: WebinarSponsored by: Nestle Professional NA -
Learning the New Financial Business Model (Slides)
Industry leaders share ways to capitalize on financial business models. Download the slides from presentations given by: Louis J. Basile Jr., Wildflower Bread Company/ Jim Greco, Bruegger's …Type: PresentationSponsored by: Fast Casual Executive Summit -
Pizza Executive Summit 2011: Restaurant Social Media
In 2011, we say goodbye to the "social media guru," the well-known Facebook "expert" and the "hot chick" with a hundred thousand followers. Today, we will say hello to the seasoned marketing …Type: PresentationSponsored by: Pizza Executive Summit -
Flagship Stores Provide Customers with a Unique Opportunity
Learn what a flagship store is and how it can be used to create a more impactful experience and bring in more customers.Type: White PaperSponsored by: ADFLOW Networks -
Culinary Experience for the Innovators (Slides)
Follow industry leaders as they discuss current trends in fast casual dining, what customers are seeking, and how one company operates with a Guest-Driven attitude. Download the slides from …Type: PresentationSponsored by: Fast Casual Executive Summit
