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Still need to fill some summer employee spots? Look for candidates with camp counselor qualities
by Lon Southerland — Executive Vice President, GuestMetrics, LLC.
Need some pinch-hitters to flesh out the spring hires that didn't work, or didn't last? Think about candidates who've had experience as camp counselors, or…
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Mom, baseball and ... pizza? Papa John's hopes so
June 21, 2016
It used to be mom and apple pie that got the tie-in to baseball in the U.S. But as of today, Papa John’s hopes a lot of people will start connecting the "boys…
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International franchise expansion requires hefty work upfront
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
Domestic franchisors, whether running one location or 100 in the U.S., face a challenging journey in the quest to go international.
read nowUncle Maddio's partners with George Peach Council for 'peachy' pizza campaign
June 20, 2016
Peachy Keen pizza and Summer Grilled Peach salad are back again at Uncle Maddio’s Pizza this summer, which is co-marketing the LTOs with the Georgia Peach…
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Pizza commodities: Costlier to create, but cheaper to deliver
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Key ingredients used in pizza creation were all priced higher on the markets last week, though the cost of delivery was cheaper thanks to falling gasoline…
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The peanut butter (allergy) crunch heard ‘round the country
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
In what should serve as a cautionary tale for the entire foodservice industry, Panera Bread faces a $500,000 lawsuit over a grilled cheese sandwich…
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A whole lot of movement going on in the pizza marketplace
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Lots of action going on in pizza franchises this week. Here's a quick look at three that crossed our desks this morning.
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Commodity prices make this a great summer for LTOs and menu variety
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Favorable commodity prices gives restaurants a chance to exercise their menu creativity with new offerings and LTOs.
read nowMunchery same-day delivery launches in D.C.
June 15, 2016
Munchery, based originally out of San Francisco, has expanded into Washington D.C. The service delivers chef-prepared, ready-to-eat meals to customers.
read nowReport: Mobile-centric, reward strategies can foster customer engagement
June 15, 2016
To better engage consumers restaurants should deploy mobile-centric dining experiences and offer up rewards, according to a new report on loyalty strategies…
read nowNew games and the business they bring -- coming to tabletops everywhere
June 15, 2016
Helping customers get their game on is getting ever-easier, according to E la Carte, which announced that its delivering more guest-facing games to customers…
read nowFree webinar: 'Learn How to Turn Social Followers into Brand Advocates'
June 15, 2016
Today, almost every reputable brand is on social media. But in this competitive market, it's about more than simply having a social presence. If you want to be…
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Humane Society CEO: Customers prefer restaurants that show compassion to animals
by Joseph Grove, Contributing Writer — Founder, Orchard Content
The CEO of the Humane Society of the United States discusses why he believes that restaurant brands embracing animal exploitation will lose cusomers.
read now'Responsibly sourced, low-waste' product line available from US Foods
June 14, 2016
Momentum is growing daily in the nation's push for better foods that come from responsibly sourced providers. Just this week, food service industry supplier…
read nowPieology Pizzeria opens 4th Orange County location
June 14, 2016
Pieology is opening its fourth Orange County location at 16338 Beach Blvd., Westminster, CA.
read nowUncle Maddio's responds to Florida mass slaying with food for the "helpers"
June 14, 2016
While many of the wounded victims of Sunday's Orlando club shooting rampage struggle for their lives in Florida hospitals, people around the state and across…
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Persona Pizza Chef wins big again with house-made desserts
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Persona Pizza may be small now as a chain, but its chef and co-founder has big plans and even bigger passion for his product.
read nowBavaro's opens third location in Florida
June 13, 2016
Bavaro's is opening its third Florida location, this time in St. Petersburg at 945 Central Ave.
read nowGarbanzo Mediterranean fresh falafel giveaway kicking off
June 13, 2016
In celebration of International Falafel Day, Garbanzo is giving away complimentary falafel to guests starting June 12. They are serving cream cheese, jalapeno…
read nowCouncil of State Restaurant Associations names first full-time leader; Seeks NRA alignment
June 10, 2016
The Council of State Restaurant Associations (CSRA) named its first full-time leader this month as part of what it said is a major strategic initiative to…
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