
No Limit Agency
No Limit Agency's VP, Troy Kehoe, emphasizes the importance of proactive client communications and comprehensive storytelling in award submissions.
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No Limit Agency's VP, Troy Kehoe, emphasizes the importance of proactive client communications and comprehensive storytelling in award submissions.

Nick Powills discusses the importance of content marketing in the fast casual space, citing Dairy Queen's use of influencer marketing.

The number of restaurants in the US has dropped to its lowest level in 10 years, with 62% of diners citing cost as the reason for eating out less.

Wearable technology could change the restaurant industry by enabling contactless payments and enhancing the dining experience.

Fast-casual restaurants are leveraging digital signage to engage millennials and Gen Z customers.

Restaurant owners prepare for the Super Bowl rush by increasing delivery and catering services.

Fast Casual rounded up tips to help businesses meet the new tax-filing deadline of January 31st.

Juice It Up reports a strong Q4 and year overall in 2016, with an increase of 7% in same-store sales and 4% in average unit volume, driven by new menu items and a gift card campaign.

The food truck industry has experienced significant growth, with sales increasing 12.4 percent over the past five years, reaching $650 million in 2016.

Fast Casual uses digital signage to increase dwell time and spend.

Togo's CEO Tony Gioia predicts trends for 2017, including increased use of artificial intelligence in consumer ordering behaviors.

Fast Casual discusses how technology can help the restaurant industry manage challenges ahead, including increases in minimum wage and same-store sales growth.

Kiosks killing jobs? Current events beg the question, but the facts say otherwise, with McDonald's kiosks making employees more efficient.

A federal injunction halts new overtime regulations that would have affected franchise concepts, especially those in the restaurant industry.

Food marketing consultant predicts menu trends for 2018, including activated charcoal, plant-based ingredients, and international flavors.

A report attributes a rise in fast casual dining to a millennial target market and the U.S. workforce preferring to purchase lunch rather than cook at home.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes will open its second fast-casual burger franchise on the Peninsula in Newport News, Virginia.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is opening a new location in Newport News, Virginia, on November 14, 2016.

Togo's Exec shares five ways to delight unhappy customers, including walking a day in a customer's shoes and addressing customer issues promptly.

Fast casual restaurants are leading the way in design innovation, with trends like reclaimed wood and chalkboards becoming increasingly popular.

Restaurants are incorporating whole grains into their menus to attract health-conscious consumers, particularly millennials.

The article provides a brief overview of recent franchising news, including top players in franchise development and all-star franchisees.

The restaurant industry experienced flat growth in the first half of 2016 due to consumer uncertainty and declining food at home inflation.

Brands must cater to millennial consumers' expectations for quality and nutrition when ordering from fast food chains.