Operations News & Media
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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Pieology Pizzeria names VP of real estate
November 4, 2015
Pieology Pizzeria announced it has named Randy Carucci as its new vice president of real estate.
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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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Commodities: Cheese down, wheat up, gas down, pizza stocks in flux
by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group
The price for cheese dropped, wheat cost increased, gas and natural gas continued to decrease, and pizza stocks fluctuated.
read nowE-learning collaboration helps restaurants boost business with multicultural guests
November 2, 2015
DiscoverLink and the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance are teaming up to deliver online cultural intelligence training via a…
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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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FCES15: Stay on trend with the latest food trends
by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group
Tastes and trends in food change and evolve rapidly. What may have been an innovative concept last year may be exactly the wrong one now.
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5 reasons to love menu labeling
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
While it's easy for restaurant operators and their franchisees to intuitively look for reasons to fear menu labeling, there are actually many positive…
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FCES15: The changing course of consumer behavior
by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group
Consumers of all kinds have a nearly endless array of options from which to choose, whether they're purchasing furniture, cars, housewares, or any good or…
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FCES15: The evolution of restaurant technology
by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group
There has been a massive evolution in the use of technology within the past decade, the past five years — and even within just the last year. There are no…
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Commodities: Cheese, wheat, gas prices fall again
by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group
The prices for cheese, wheat and gas continue to decrease. Details are below.
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FCES15: Real estate decision requires lots of homework, data insight
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
As any business owner knows the location decision can sink the business or be the foundation of initial success and growth. But it involves much more than…
read nowResearch reveals key competencies dictate success, not a person’s age
October 22, 2015
The generational age of an employee is not a critical as the skill set competency in making a good hire.
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FCES15: Tips on building a foundation for profitable growth
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Strategic and profitable growth for today's restaurants, quick service eateries and retailers is a comprehensive endeavor. But it's doable and the number one…
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Supply chain: How Millennials have changed everything
by Vishy Visweswaran — Chief Technology Officer, SCA Technologies
Caught in a vise, squeezed from one side by cut-throat competition and rising consumer demands — particularly those of the millennial generation, and from the…
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FCES15: Why design is key to customer engagement
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Design is a key aspect for the customer experience and plays directly into the "corporate soul" and building a relationship with customers.
read nowRestaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit kicking off in March
October 19, 2015
The event is targeted to corporate executives and will focus on powering franchise growth through technology and leadership.
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Commodities: Cheese, wheat, gas prices falling
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Now is a good time to buy cheese, wheat and gas, considering prices have dropped for all three commodities
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