Features
Craft beer: Does it belong on pizza menus?
by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group
Two fast casual pizza executives discuss why craft beer is a staple on their menus.
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Will mobile cause tablet ordering to go the way of the dinosaur?
by Tal Nathanel — Co-Founder and U.S. CEO, MyCheck
With the recent introduction of a re-ordering capability on mobile payment platforms, tableside tablets may soon become the Tyrannosaurus Rex of the…
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Inescapable ingredients: How the spud is innovating as a pizza topping
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Potatoes are no longer known as only a base for French fries. They're even appearing as pizza toppings.
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Negotiating for leasehold improvements on your commercial lease or renewal
Commercial tenants may build out or renovate the property in whatever manner they wish, with the landlord’s permission. It is the allowance which is negotiable.
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Loyalty at the center of Sionic Mobile's proposition
by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group
In many ways, Sionic Mobile is the anti-Pay when it comes to today's mobile payments marketplace. Mobile Payments Today recently conducted a Q&A with Ronald…
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Franchising and growth: Expanding into non-traditional spaces
When entering into non-traditional restaurant formats like food courts, universities & airports, re-developing a concept to fit these new operational…
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Tips, advice on preparing the brand for unit expansion
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Brand unit and location growth requires capital and resources, but there are some other critical aspects as well, according to several successful franchise and…
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3 ways restaurants can optimize labor efficiencies and cut costs
Between higher wages and new labor regulations, restaurants are facing a labor crisis — and their existing, outdated processes are doing anything but helping…
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Commodities: A week of fluctuation
by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group
The price for cheese increased, wheat decreased, gasoline increased, natural gas continued to decrease, and pizza stocks fluctuated. Details are below.
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Navigating the crossover: Fast casualization of the restaurant industry
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Switching into fast casual dining requires more than getting food to the table quicker. It demands new strategies from menu decisions to customer experience…
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4 for 15: 4 speakers, 15 minutes each, limitless knowledge
by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group
Three fast casual restaurant operators and other experts share their insights about the industry and how they've found success and value in it.
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Building the brand culture: It’s all about empowering employees
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Establishing a 'cult' philosophy in building a robust brand culture isn't a bad thing. In fact, it's one of several valuable and viable approaches.
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The perfect pitch: 3 restaurant concepts
by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group
Entrepreneurs from Burgers n’ Fries Forever, Sweet Lorraine’s Fabulous Mac n’ Cheez and Pincho Factory pitched concepts to a panel of distinguished investors…
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Going beyond the discount with new approaches to spur brand loyalty
by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group
Fast casual operators want to reward guests with more than food. There are new loyalty program trends to attract new customers, boost revenues and provide…
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ICX Symposium: Data is driving the customer experience
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Data is driving customer engagement, and there is a wealth of tools an enterprise can use to collect, assess and analyze data to enhance its interactive…
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Email marketing is far from a dead marketing tool
by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group
Email is ubiquitous personally and professionally, which means email marketing is far from dead.
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Ask the experts: Finding the ideal franchisee – and the right franchisor
by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group
Pizzamarketplace.com asked two experts about their franchising experience and to share tips and insight.
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3 tips for boosting the upsell effort
by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group
A family has just called and ordered two large, two-topping pizzas for dinner. Here are some tips to increase that order by upselling additional items ranging…
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3 ways mobile technology can streamline restaurant operations
As new tasks approach, mobility ensures everyone that needs to be updated of new jobs receives notification, as well as the clear list of priorities and goals…
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6 practices of a 'really, truly, green restaurant'
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Chains have taken on a Greener Corporate Responsibility clause.
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