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Pizza Toppings Guide How much cheese should you put on a large pizza? Is two cups of sauce too much? From cheese to pepperoni to pineapple, this comprehensive topping guide details the suggested serving amount for pizza toppings in relation to varying crust sizes. Don't get caught skimping on the sauce or over-piling the pepperoni again! This guide will assist you with: Lowering Food Costs, Increasing Efficiency and Standardizing Operations. Tags: Toppings Sponsored by: Burke Corporation

Internet Marketing and the Social Media (Slides) Industry leaders provide vital information regarding the use of the Internet and Social Media to aid in your restaurant's growth. Download the slides from presentations given by: Boris Bugarski, Murgent/ Paul Barron, Fast Casual/ John Pepper, Boloco at the Fast Casual Executive Summit 2009. Tags: Branding, Communications, Fresh Mex, Marketing, Marketing/Advertising, Trends Sponsored by: Fast Casual Executive Summit

Restaurant Insurance Worker's compensation, umbrella insurance, property insurance...finding the right coverage can feel overwhelming. But not have adequate insurance could spell financial disaster for an operator. Knowing how to choose the proper coverage and what the different policies are is crucial for financial wellness and peace of mind. Tags: Crime, Insurance, Legal Issues, Safety Sponsored by: Risk Services Corporation

Purchasing the Right POS System This all-new guide will help you make the right decision when buying or upgrading a POS system. Tags: Marketing/Advertising, Online Ordering, Operations, POS, POS Systems, Service Sponsored by: FireFly Technologies

Controlling Food Costs with Inventory Software: Top Tips for Success With food costs on the rise, the most successful restaurant operators take great care to manage inventory and limit waste. Inventory is cash on the shelves, and waste, over-stocking, theft, and spoilage immediately impact a restaurant’s bottom line—often to the tune of thousands of dollars per year. Tags: Financial Management, Operations, POS Sponsored by: SpeedLine Solutions

Executive Summit Keynote Presentation (Slides) Fast Casual Executive Summit Keynote Address. Download the slides from presentations given by: Paul Barron, Publisher and Founder FastCasual.com/ Dean Lindsay, Professional Speaker and Author The Progress Agents at the Fast Casual Executive Summit 2009. Tags: Communications, Marketing, Marketing/Advertising, Operations Sponsored by: Fast Casual Executive Summit

Chuck E. Cheese’s Achieves 74% Lift by Using Customer and Market Data to Generate Dynamic Coupon Offers via Email Chuck E. Cheese’s had a “one size fits all” discount strategy when it came to coupons sent through the company’s email program. No matter which location they frequented, customers across the country all received the same email coupon offers to receive discounts on tokens and food. CEC felt that with this approach, they might be missing opportunities to maximize revenue by tailoring offers based on customer and market data. To solve this problem, CEC tapped bluehornet to provide a solution for more personalization on all aspects of their coupon program--from emails to landing pages. Tags: Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza, Marketing/Advertising Sponsored by: BlueHornet Networks, Inc.

Bringing civilization to the airport With an interactive ordering system developed in partnership with NEXTEP SYSTEMS, airline travelers now have a good reason to arrive early. Tags: Foodservice, Monitors, Self Service, Touchscreens, Transactional Kiosks Sponsored by: NEXTEP SYSTEMS

Sustainability: A New Track To Profit (Slides) Sustainability: A New Track to Profit. Industry leaders provide testimony and advice on how to develop a restaurant with proper sustainability. Download the slides from presentations given by: Peter Truitt, Truitt Brothers/ Jeff Harvey, Burgerville/ Kate Geagan, Author, Go Green Get Lean at the Fast Casual Executive Summit 2009. Tags: CRM, Going Green, Healthier Food Options, Sustainability Sponsored by: Fast Casual Executive Summit

Self-service payments speed lines at Miss. casino With a self-service split-tender application developed by NEXTEP, IP Casino Resort Spa improved patron experience, cut expenses and reduced wait times for patrons at the food and beverage line. Tags: Cash Automation, Customer Experience, Kiosks & mini kiosks, POS, POS Systems, Self Service, Service Sponsored by: NEXTEP SYSTEMS

Restaurant digital signage: Alice Fazooli's Upscale eatery Alice Fazooli's created an exciting and entertaining atmosphere using screen-span technology from ADFLOW networks. Tags: Content Design and Aesthetics, Content/Content Management, Customer Experience, Digital Display/Signage, Digital Signage, Display Technology, Entertainment, Marketing/Advertising, Restaurant Sponsored by: ADFLOW Networks

Choosing the Right Toppings for Your Pizza Your complete guide to pizza toppings -- trends, tastes, cost, usage and marketing Tags: Branding, California Pizza Kitchen, Cheese, CiCi's Pizza, Domino's Pizza, Dough, Fox's Pizza Den, Going Green, Little Caesars, Marketing/Advertising Sponsored by: Burke Corporation

Pizza Topping Terminology Guide Burke's guide to fully cooked meat toppings, including terminology and sizes. Tags: Toppings Sponsored by: Burke Corporation

Learning the New Financial Business Model (Slides) Industry leaders share ways to capitalize on financial business models. Download the slides from presentations given by: Louis J. Basile Jr., Wildflower Bread Company/ Jim Greco, Bruegger's Enterprises, Inc./ Larry Reinstein, Fresh City at the Fast Casual Executive Summit 2009. Tags: Bakery Cafe, Branding, Financial Management, Financing and capital improvements, Marketing, Marketing/Advertising, Networks/Connectivity, Operations, Trends Sponsored by: Fast Casual Executive Summit

Pizzeria Planning: Designing and Maintaining an Efficient Pizza Kitchen This guide features insight from operators and equipment manufacturers on ways to set up your pizza kitchen to ensure the maximum return on your investment. Tags: Equipment, Financing and capital improvements Sponsored by: Roto-Flex Oven Company

Online ordering is on the rise Online ordering is a fast-growing part of the pizza business. Advances in technology and a generation that has grown up with computers all make online ordering easier than ever. For small pizzerias, its important to develop an online ordering system in order to stay competitive. Tags: Domino's Pizza, Online Ordering, Papa John's, Pizza Hut Sponsored by: Orderup.com

How To Pick a Stone Hearth Oven The right oven can make all of the difference for a pizzeria operator. Learn if a stone hearth oven is the appropriate choice and what to look for when purchasing one. Tags: Equipment, Operations Sponsored by: Wood Stone Corporation

Simple Strategies for E-Marketing Success When you think of marketing your restaurant, are you still tied to the marketing techniques that worked 20 years ago? Advertising, door hangers, direct mail, and promotions are tried-and-true strategies that still work. But if you haven’t added online or e-mail marketing to your mix, you may be missing out on a very cost-effective, timely, and easy-to-implement component of a successful marketing plan. Tags: Marketing/Advertising, Operations, POS Sponsored by: SpeedLine Solutions

Webinar: Best Practices for Digital Signage Content at the Point of Sale Members of the Digital Signage Association Content Best Practices Committee present and discuss examples of great content and the latest content strategies. They’ll show examples and provide tips on best practices. You’ll learn how to create powerful and relevant messages in retail environments. Tags: Association, Content Design and Aesthetics, Content/Content Management, Digital Display/Signage, Digital Signage, Point-of-purchase, POS, POS Systems, Webinar Sponsored by: Capital Networks, NEC, Wireless Ronin

Brain Exchange (Slides) Brain Exchange Session. Find information on discussions relating to eight topics including: Fast Casual Startups, Menu Development, Web & Social Marketing, Team Dynamics, Winning Brand Design, Building Online Ordering and Catering, Direct Mail, and Leadership Techniques. Tags: Branding, Communications, Franchising, Marketing, Marketing/Advertising, Networks/Connectivity, Online Ordering, Online Services, Trends Sponsored by: Fast Casual Executive Summit

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