Features
From 'evergreen' refrigerators to teetering table-tamers, innovation everywhere at NRA show
by Cherryh Butler — editor, fcc
The annual National Restaurant Association show in Chicago just wrapped up, but not before wowing visitors and restaurant buyers alike with many dozens of…
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Leading restaurant recruiter on capturing and keeping those game-changing employees (Part 2 OF 2)
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
In this second part of this series on the importance of hiring innovators, we talk to recruitment and hiring company, Outmatch, for advice on how to attract…
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CONNECT Summit to tackle mobile technology's impact on restaurants, retail
Jayson Tipp, Nikki Baird among the keynote speakers for the fourth annual executive event.
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Leaders of Fazoli's, Saladworks, Fresh Brothers Pizza, Grimaldi's, Focus Brands: 'Change is coming'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The sands are shifting almost daily and almost on every front: That's the verdict from five restaurant industry leaders who shared their views Monday on the…
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Commodities: Supply prices up, pizza stocks mixed
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Most pizza commodities rose in price last week.
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Heads up: Here come 92 million Mother's Day revelers
Two out of every five Americans will dining out this Sunday, according to the National Restaurant Association.
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Drink it in: The growing importance of beverages on the bottom line
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Execs from Coca-Cola Company, Krystal Company and S&D Coffee & Tea predict the year's coming beverage trends.
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Commodities: Pizza stocks up + gas prices down = Frown inversion
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Fuel prices are finally falling, while all four stocks monitored here are gaining.
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What do execs from Pizza Hut UK, Freshii GB, Crepeaffaire, Farmstand and Caliburger have in common?
Answer: They are all speaking at this year's Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit, being held July 18-20 in London.
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'Do you deliver ... profits?' This webinar does
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Mastering delivery isn't easy, but this free May 18 webinar is a great place to learn how to re-ignite your program.
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How blockchain technology brings new efficiencies and transparency to the food supply chain
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
A blockchain allows anyone with access to its electronic ledger to track what went into a product and who handled it along the way. This transparency is…
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Commodities: Gas prices stabilize, Papa Murphy's takes hit
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
It was mostly good news for pizza restaurateurs on the markets last week, unless you operate under the Papa Murphy's sign, where stock values took a tumble…
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Future franchisees are watching: What do they see in you?
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Three restaurant industry leaders talk about branding strategy when it comes to the essential task of drawing franchisees in for business.
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Rapid Fired Pizza adds 175 restaurants, 4 states, 2 franchising veterans
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Rapid Fired Pizza is living up to its name today, announcing that it has signed two area development agreements with a pair of restaurant industry veterans who…
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What's the state of the fast casual industry?
The 2017 State of the Industry report polled more than 250 operators on their businesses to uncover the year's top trends.
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Will menu-labeling requirements be delayed — again?
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
It seems seven years weren’t enough for members of The National Association of Convenience Stores and the National Grocers Association to become compliant with…
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How well do you mitigate risk? Learn from those who have been there
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Companies face a new set of risks in today's marketplace due to new technology. The need to manage human resources remains as critical as ever.
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Commodities: Cheese prices up, wheat drops
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
There was good and bad news on the pizza-maker's trading tally sheet this week, as most stocks saw a bump in value. Prices for essential commodities, however…
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3 execs describe how to take on the world without losing your brand
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Taking a brand to another country is one of the most complex challenges a brand's leadership can undertake. At the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit…
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Mobile Vending University helps prepare food truck owners
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Mobile Vending University provides a certified course in operating a food truck in Pasco, Washington. The attendees are taught by subject matter experts in all…
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