Blogs
Automation: Transformative touch at the table - Part 2 of 3
by Sagi Rochman — CEO, Better Chains
Exponential improvements in foodservice technology can, not only help accelerate industry growth, but also trim the costs that have grown into a heavy layer of…
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Stay solid: Join the movement to add 'e' to Pi Day
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Enough of this obscure 3.14 math stuff. Join restaurateurs everywhere to make this day about the real "pie" — the one dripping with cheese on a steamy crust.
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Using technology to comply with menu-labeling legislation
There is simple and intuitive software out there that provides access to calorie counts and nutritional information at the click of a button, empowering the…
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Tech: The transformative touch at the table - Part 2 of 3
by Sagi Rochman — CEO, Better Chains
Exponential improvements in foodservice technology can, not only help accelerate industry growth, but also trim the costs that have grown into a heavy layer of…
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Mapping a route through industry roadblocks
by Dustin Minton — National Restaurant Practice Co-Leader, BDO USA, LLP
Learning how to manage in an oversaturated market can feel like trying to drive on a crowded highway during rush hour. In the moment, roadblocks and traffic…
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4 metrics every restaurant should track
You may be running a well-structured training program for new staff in the hopes that they’ll learn quickly and become more productive, but you might be…
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New player rolling into foodservice news universe
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
On April 1, a whole new foodservice business website hits the online world to cover everything about the growing food truck industry worldwide.
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Are wearables the future of dining out?
Wearables in the food industry can increase in-house communication with the entire staff and elevate the customer service experience, giving you an edge over…
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Happy Pizza Day ... particularly you, Texas, Michigan
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Pizza Marketplace wishes you a Happy Pizza Day. And just for kicks, we thought we'd share a little list that Welcomemat Services sent our way about which…
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Pizza Hut puts the PJs back in pizza night
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Pizza and PJs just go together, and in the U.K. Pizza Hut is making that perfectly acceptable, even if diners choose dining out over delivery.
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Snow, sweets and Super Bowl: February is a marketer's dream
by Seshu Madabushi — Founder & CEO, mKonnekt
From Super Bowl Sunday to Valentine’s Day Tuesday, February may be the dead of winter in the Northern hemisphere, but this second month of the year is still…
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Seizing the media opp: Tricky, but potentially very rewarding
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Brand promotional opportunities are everywhere for the restaurant industry, and there may be no better examples of that than two national news events this week…
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4 Facebook factors to face down for maximum brand impact
by Seshu Madabushi — Founder & CEO, mKonnekt
With 1.8 billion active users each month, nearly one-third of whom are in that golden 25-to-34 demographic, Facebook is a potential source of restaurant gold…
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New York City Domino's: We pay more
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
At a time when the incoming administration in Washington shows little support for increasing the federal minimum wage or putting programs in place to assist…
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UK Pizza Hut delivering 'mood-enhancing' pizza on 'Blue Monday'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
In case you're unable to roll out of bed this time of year and didn't know it, this coming Monday is Blue Monday, the most depressing day of the year…
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Why Dominos and Papa John's sales are up in a food service downturn
by Jennifer Wiebe — Marketing Manager, Speedline Solutions
Why are some pizza chains thriving in an overall economic downturn for the restaurant industry? The answers speak volumes about today's customers' demands.
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Pushing boundaries: Top 10 menu trends of 2017 revealed
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Combining cuisines from all over the world will be 2017's No. 1 trend. Other trends include spicier flavor profiles, more vegan and veggie options and DIY…
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The lucky 13: Twitter features to maximize restaurant marketing
by Seshu Madabushi — Founder & CEO, mKonnekt
Twitter has effectively been our micro-blogging friend for a decade, which has changed the face of marketing because this great promotional tool allows brands…
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5 tips to boost customer loyalty in 2017
by Jon Siegel — CMO, ZBoxDVD
The new year is fast upon us, and with it comes new opportunities for restaurant brands to surprise and delight their customers with engaging and rewarding…
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Are you accounting for those holiday gift cards correctly?
by Dustin Minton — National Restaurant Practice Co-Leader, BDO USA, LLP
For many restaurants, the holiday season bustles with promotions, parties and gift card sales. But amid the season's cheer, restaurants must account for these…
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