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Cause Plus: Building Loyalty with Philanthropy
At restaurant chain Corner Bakery Cafe, doing the right thing is not only a goodwill-marketing effort but an employee-retention tool. More
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Cause Plus: Building Loyalty with Philanthropy
At restaurant chain Corner Bakery Cafe, doing the right thing is not only a goodwill-marketing effort but an...
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Food Safety Solutions: Execution and Advocacy
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Carhop Culture Comes to Ruby's Diner
Ruby's Diner has unveiled a prototype of a new concept, Ruby's Five Points Drive-In, set to open at the end of March or beginning of April in Anaheim, Calif.Consumers Are Still Cutting Back
The economy is turning around, according to what one hears from economists and the White House. But according to recent research from The Harris Poll, most Americans aren't behaving as if they believe things are getting better.Fast Food Gets its Props
A majority of fast-food restaurant chains have improved consumer ratings in 2009 over 2008. According to research firm Sandelman & Associates, 69 percent of the 140 chains monitored had a higher overall “excellent” rating in 2009 than in 2008.
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Zoom Systems lands on supermarket shelves
Source: www.bizjournals.com
Date: 5 hours 58 minutes 28 seconds ago.Starwood to Speak at the J.P. Morgan Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant & Leisure Management Access Forum on Thursday, March 18th, 2010 (Business Wire)
Source: finance.yahoo.com
Date: 7 hours 41 minutes 26 seconds ago.Fast and Fresh Spring Dinner
Source: www.epicurious.com
Date: 8 hours 31 minutes 22 seconds ago.
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America’s Incredible Pizza Company launched a TV ad campaign to show...
On the Spot
March 17, 2010
Gimme That Fish
I love the Filet-O-Fish commercial in spring the same way I love candy corn at...
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Dave's Dispatch
March 16, 2010
Frugality is Bad for Business
Business will get worse before it gets better. When’s better? 2015, maybe -...
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The Brand Landscape
March 15, 2010
What Can We Learn from Chick-fil-A?
The list is long. From product quality to adherence to core values, Chick-fil-A is...
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The Next Big Thing
June 9, 2009
To Norman Brinker
I hope that you will indulge me this one last blog to honor the greatest...
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Good announcement. Go after some of that BWLD business. They continue to get it...
Charles P.:Pitts, SR,– 2010-17-3 19:05:40 MDT
in response to Famous Dave's Announces Bracket ContestRichard Williams wrote an interesting paper on food safety regulations recently....
Krista Speicher– 2010-17-3 13:22:10 MDT
in response to Food Safety Solutions: Execution and AdvocacyI think that Subway's new Diabetes Friendlier menu is incredible!! I just so...
melissa casper– 2010-16-3 14:15:03 MDT
in response to Kansas City Subway Offers Diabetes Friendlier MenuFranchisor's should not fear franchisees but embrace their entreprenurial spirit....
Craig T. Weichmann– 2010-14-3 20:30:36 MDT
in response to Franchisees as Strategic Partners
TECH 2.0
That Personal Touch: New technology helps, but the best language-translation software restaurant chains have found is a bilingual human brain.
OPERATOR POLL
Big Ideas
Rethink Sourcing
To make local sourcing work, restaurant chain operators must rethink their relationship with suppliers and mainline distributors, finding those who are willing to switch to local produce when available.
EMERGING CHAINS
COFFEE TRENDS
Fresh-Brewed News: Current articles from national media.Consumption Trends: 37% of adults 18 to 24 drink coffee.
Pick a Pairing: Many coffee lovers want to know how their favorite blends match up with food.
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