Magazine

February 20, 2011

In the Community section we profile Share Our Strength founder Bill Shore and the huge strides SOS has made toward ending childhood hunger since it was founded in 1984. And in this issue’s special report we look at the intensifying race among fast feeders as they work to distance themselves from their segment peers and better contend with their more upscale challengers in the fast-casual segment.

From the Editor

Hungering for more
Executive editor Robin Lee Allen on the Feb. 20, 2012, issue of NRN.

Issue Highlights

Dripping with potential
Juice-bar concepts look to capitalize on growing health-minded audience
North of the border
Mexican cuisine continues evolution in U.S. restaurants
Brands look to offer home meal replacement
Chains aim to take advantage of supermarket inflation with value messaging
Chains eye expansion amid uptick in consumer spending, demand
Consumer spending might pick up in 2012, say experts at the ICR XChange


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A look inside

People, Performance & Profits
Jim Sullivan on the 15 qualities of outstanding general managers.
Winning Ideas
The importance of spreading optimism.
Berman on Offense
Keep your eye on what consumers really care about.
Growth Chains: M Burger
Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises jumps into better-burger scene.
Special Report: QSR battle plans
Chains tweak menus, service, decor to fend off growing competition.
Signs of change
Expo award finalists enhance digital menus to increase flexibility, engagement.
Having Words With: James Greco
Turnaround vet James Greco takes over top post at Sbarro Inc.
C-stores step up foodservice game
Convenience stores turn to food for growth and profit.
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