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What Restaurants Must Fix Operationally in 2013

Posted Wed, 2013-01-02 13:10 by john a. gordon

Restaurant sector challenges of negative same store sales comparables, consumer unease, rising food commodity costs and some magnitude of increased heath care costs emanating from Obama Care appeared in 2012. The same issues will be present in 2013.

Responsible Reporting for Burger King, DineEquity, Dunkin Brands

Posted Tue, 2012-10-23 00:09 by john a. gordon

Over the next two weeks there will be several “pure play” restaurant franchisors that will report earnings: Dunkin Brands (DNKN), Burger King (BKW), and DineEquity (DIN). It should also be mentioned that Sonic Drive In (SONC) and Domino’s (DPZ), which are both 90% franchised, reported in last week.

Combo Meals at Restaurants Decline

Posted Thu, 2012-08-02 05:46 by BMM
A&W #2 Combo Meal
A #2 combo meal at an A&W in Kentucky

CHICAGO — Combo meals, the order-by-number bundled meals that make ordering easier for customers, are down roughly one billion servings since 2007, according to one market researcher.

The Big Fast-Casual Chains Get Bigger

Posted Mon, 2012-05-21 11:20 by BMM
Five Guys Burgers and Fries leads sees the fastest growth in the burger category
Worker makes a Five Guys burger

CHICAGO — The big are getting bigger when it comes to fast-casual restaurants.

Kim Out, Rink In as Baja Fresh CEO

Posted Fri, 2012-04-06 01:40 by BMM

IRVINE, Calif. — Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, operated by franchisor Fresh Enterprises, LLC announced Thursday night that Chuck Rink has been appointed to the position of president and CEO.

Fast Casual to Influence Entire Restaurant Industry for 2012 and Beyond

Posted Wed, 2012-02-08 12:43 by BMM
change in traffic
Source: The NPD Group/Fast Casual: A Growing Market

CHICAGO — Restaurants are increasingly adopting fast casual chains' winning strategies, according to market researcher the NPD Group.  Its research in foodservice shows that fast casual is the only restaurant segment continuing to grow throughout the current economic times.

Operational Observations for Restaurateurs

Posted Fri, 2012-01-13 16:27 by John Gordon

I had the opportunity to travel throughout the States in November and December. I visited a lot of restaurants, seeing not only good things and good people but also operational issues that result in leaving dollars on the table. These are things that slice revenues and generate more expenses for a business.

River’s Edge Project Management: Construction Consultants for QSR and Fast Casual Restaurants

Posted Mon, 2011-05-09 10:22 by RiversEdgePM

Every new QSR or Fast Casual restaurant that gets constructed is typically operating under a tight timetable and a limited construction budget – with the success of a new restaurant at sta

Panera Thrives during Downturn

Posted Thu, 2010-10-14 09:58 by Bob Frankman

Panera's upscale fast food restaurants are thriving in the downturn. Here's part of its recipe for success.

Top Branded Fast Casual Chains of 2010

Posted Sun, 2010-08-22 15:40 by Bob Frankman

Think that the strength of a brand is largely what you buy when operating a franchise?