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Pizza Topping Terminology Guide Burke's guide to fully cooked meat toppings, including terminology and sizes. Tags: Toppings Sponsored by: Burke Corporation

True Restaurant Sustainability: More success, better future Sustainability's best practices go beyond following the latest trend to building a long-term business model based on principles that lead to economic success, build social equity and protect the environment. Tags: ROI, Sustainability Sponsored by: Truitt Brothers, Inc.

Online ordering is on the rise Online ordering is a fast-growing part of the pizza business. Advances in technology and a generation that has grown up with computers all make online ordering easier than ever. For small pizzerias, its important to develop an online ordering system in order to stay competitive. Tags: Domino's Pizza, Online Ordering, Papa John's, Pizza Hut Sponsored by: Orderup.com

2008 Fast Casual Restaurant Top 100 Movers & Shakers As for most industry watchers, culminating the very best of the breed in a fast-growing segment is often a difficult task. With more than 600 fast casual concepts in the half-trillion-dollar restaurant industry, paring the list down to just 100 is not for the faint of heart. Tags: Branding, Fast Casual Magazine Sponsored by: FastCasual.com

Restaurant Insurance Worker's compensation, umbrella insurance, property insurance...finding the right coverage can feel overwhelming. But not have adequate insurance could spell financial disaster for an operator. Knowing how to choose the proper coverage and what the different policies are is crucial for financial wellness and peace of mind. Tags: Crime, Insurance, Legal Issues, Safety Sponsored by: Risk Services Corporation

Brand Builders (Slides) Industry leaders share tips and trends on how to enhance brand building in your restaurant through emotional connections with your customers. Download the slides from presentations given by: Ed Frechette, Au Bon Pain/ Alan Hixon, Mooyah Burgers and Fries/ Dan Kim, Red Mango/ Patrick Benisillo, VGS at the Fast Casual Executive Summit 2009. Tags: Branding, Communications, CRM, Marketing, Marketing/Advertising Sponsored by: Fast Casual Executive Summit

Three Key Considerations to Implementing an Online Ordering System Before diving into the online ordering world, it's important to ask the right questions. While online ordering is increasingly popular, careful consideration before implementation can save both money and time. Knowing the goal of online ordering, trends and the impact of the recession can help make an online ordering implementation more successful. Tags: Online Ordering, POS, Telecommunications Sponsored by: Orderup.com

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 presentations given by: Phil Costner, La Madeleine/ Dan Ross, US Foodservice at the Fast Casual Executive Summit 2009. Tags: Food & Beverage, Guest Sevices, Healthier Food Options, Hot Products, Service, Trends Sponsored by: Fast Casual Executive Summit

Webinar: Serve up sales increases through online ordering Everyone knows that online ordering is becoming an increasingly important part of the restaurant business. In these tough economic times, however, restaurant owners are reluctant to invest time and money in a costly new technology without a clear understanding of the returns. Tags: Online Ordering, Online Services, POS Systems, Webinar Sponsored by: Orderup.com

3 Keys to POS Payback Most SpeedLine users find that the POS has the biggest initial impact on their business results in the areas of cash control, loss prevention, labor cost management, customer service, and administrative efficiency. Tags: Marketing/Advertising, Operations, POS Sponsored by: SpeedLine Solutions

Choosing the Right Toppings for Your Pizza Your complete guide to pizza toppings -- trends, tastes, cost, usage and marketing Tags: Branding, California Pizza Kitchen, Cheese, CiCi's Pizza, Domino's Pizza, Dough, Fox's Pizza Den, Going Green, Little Caesars, Marketing/Advertising Sponsored by: Burke Corporation

Labor Savings: It’s About Time Staffing a restaurant for service and efficiency is a challenge: You don’t want teenagers twiddling their thumbs in the back when things are slow at the front counter. But when the rush hits, you need all hands on deck. Tags: Financial Management, Operations Sponsored by: SpeedLine Solutions

Pizza Toppings Guide How much cheese should you put on a large pizza? Is two cups of sauce too much? From cheese to pepperoni to pineapple, this comprehensive topping guide details the suggested serving amount for pizza toppings in relation to varying crust sizes. Don't get caught skimping on the sauce or over-piling the pepperoni again! This guide will assist you with: Lowering Food Costs, Increasing Efficiency and Standardizing Operations. Tags: Toppings Sponsored by: Burke Corporation

Executive Summit Keynote Presentation (Slides) Fast Casual Executive Summit Keynote Address. Download the slides from presentations given by: Paul Barron, Publisher and Founder FastCasual.com/ Dean Lindsay, Professional Speaker and Author The Progress Agents at the Fast Casual Executive Summit 2009. Tags: Communications, Marketing, Marketing/Advertising, Operations Sponsored by: Fast Casual Executive Summit

Pizzeria Point-of-Sale Buyer’s Guide In the pizza business, the tools you use to drive business profitability are as varied as the toppings you offer. And one of the biggest investments in business technology most restaurant owners make is a point-of-sale system. Tags: Branding, Marketing/Advertising, Operations, POS Sponsored by: SpeedLine Solutions

Canning Green Beans Ecoprofile of Truitt Brothers Process This study is an assessment of the environmental impacts of canning green beans at the Truitt Brothers Cannery in Salem, Oregon. It is compared to a hypothetical freezing process at the same location. Tags: Case Studies, Food & Beverage, Going Green, Sustainability Sponsored by: Truitt Brothers, Inc.

Restaurant digital signage: Alice Fazooli's Upscale eatery Alice Fazooli's created an exciting and entertaining atmosphere using screen-span technology from ADFLOW networks. Tags: Content Design and Aesthetics, Content/Content Management, Customer Experience, Digital Display/Signage, Digital Signage, Display Technology, Entertainment, Marketing/Advertising, Restaurant Sponsored by: ADFLOW Networks

Restaurant digital signage: Michel's Baguette Michel’s Baguette worked with ADFLOW Networks to attract customers and entice them to purchase from an array of fresh-baked offerings. Tags: Bakery Cafe, Content/Content Management, Digital Display/Signage, Digital Signage, Display Technology, Marketing/Advertising, Restaurant Sponsored by: ADFLOW Networks

Pizzeria Planning: Designing and Maintaining an Efficient Pizza Kitchen This guide features insight from operators and equipment manufacturers on ways to set up your pizza kitchen to ensure the maximum return on your investment. Tags: Equipment, Financing and capital improvements Sponsored by: Roto-Flex Oven Company

Webinar: What is the Digital Signage Association and Why Should I Join? View this webinar to learn everything you wanted to know about the Digital Signage Association. How did it start? What kinds of companies are members? What are the benefits? You’ll meet members of the Advisory Board, hear their thoughts and have the chance to ask them questions. Tags: Association, Associations, Associations/Conferences, Digital Display/Signage, Digital Signage, Display Technology, Menu Boards & POP, Webinar Sponsored by: Digital Signage Association

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