Education

A Menu of Good Intentions: How Consumer Awareness and Attitudes Toward Key Ingredients Translate into Action When Dining Out

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:50:56 +0000

A study conducted by NPD Group indicates half of consumers have consciously tried to minimize or eliminate their use of a food, beverage or food ingredient when dining out at casual/family restaurants in the past six months

Industry Experts Tell All: Why Your Current Social Strategy Isn't Enough

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:00:00 +0000

Webinar Details

Date & Time: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 - 14:00 - 15:00

Event Type: Live Webinar

Cost: Complimentary

Speakers:

Molly Catalano, Director Communications & PR, Five Guys

Bob Gannon, VP Marketing Strategy & Insights, Ruby Tuesday

Kristin Muhlner, CEO, newBrandAnalytics

Melissa Scully, VP Operations, Garces Restaurant Group

Restaurants of any size can take their customer engagement to the next level with the right intelligence. Join experts from Five Guys, Ruby Tuesday, Garces Restaurant Group and newBrandAnalytics for an insider’s look at how you can transform your customers’ social media feedback into a competitive advantage that helps you win – and keep – market share.

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Affordable Care Act: Key Insights from Industry Leaders

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:00:00 +0000

Webinar Details

Date & Time: Wednesday, March 6, 2013 - 14:00 - 15:00

Event Type: Live Webinar

Cost: Complimentary

Speakers:

Moderator:

Alan Liddle, Managing Editor, Nation's Restaurant News

Speaker:

Neil Trautwein, Vice President Employee Benefits, Policy Counsel, National Retail Federation

Mike Kahley, Sr Vice President, Lockton Dunning Benefits, Lockton Companies LLC

Belinda Sharp, Vice President Human Resources, Ruby Tuesday Inc.

Don Fox, CEO, Firehouse Subs

Liz Moughan, Director Retail & Hospitality Marketing, Kronos

Major employer provisions in the federal Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act, or PPACA, become mandatory in 2014. Are you ready?

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Is Your Mobile App Making You More Money?

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:00:00 +0000

Webinar Details

Date & Time: Thursday, February 21, 2013 - 14:00 - 15:00

Event Type: Live Webinar

Cost: Complimentary

Speakers:

Moderator:

Chris Keating, Restaurant Group Associate Publisher, Penton Media

Speaker:

Michael J. Hagan, Chief Operating Officer, LevelUp

Kyle Francis, Director Experiential Marketing, sweetgreen

2013 - The Year of Mobile Payments
Get on board with proven mobile solutions that eliminate processing fees and increase customer loyalty

Join us for this complimentary webinar on What's Hot in Mobile Payment Solutions. Find out how to benefit from implementing a mobile payment solution that is easy and convenient for your customers to use and requires 0% processing and hardware fees for your company.

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The Business Case for Engaging Gay and Lesbian Employees and Guests

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:00:00 +0000

Webinar Details

Date & Time: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 - 14:00 - 15:00

Event Type: Live Webinar

Cost: Complimentary

Speakers:

Lou Kaucic, CEO & Founder, Coaches Collective Intl. (CCI) & former Chief People Officer, Applebee's International

Jennifer Brown, President, Jennifer Brown Consulting

The Business Case for Engaging LGBT Employees and Guests
It's About Dollars and Cents

The cultural profile and attitudes of the American marketplace is changing. Competition for top talent and loyal customers is fierce and multicultural markets are more important than ever before. Businesses must follow changing trends and become culturally relevant if they want to be successful.

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The Best Social Media Practices for Restaurants: Do's & Don'ts

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:00:00 +0000

Webinar Details

Date & Time: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 - 14:00 - 15:00

Event Type: Live Webinar

Cost: Free

Speakers:

Jenna Gross, Social Media Client Services Director, Moving Targets
Natalia Morris, Social Media Manager, Moving Targets

Join us and learn how to identify the best type of images, content, when to post and how to optimize your posts to reach more customers. You'll also learn about Facebook, EdgeRank and we'll show you examples of what NOT to do on social networks.

Images and Graphics

Using photos to show and promote your business
Identifying bad pictures/images
Guidelines and copyrights

Tabs & Apps for Facebook

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Sweeteners: The New Conversation - Why Understanding Consumer Attitudes Toward Sweeteners is Critical to your Growth

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Webinar Details

Date & Time: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 - 14:00

Event Type: On-Demand Webinar

Cost: Free

Speakers:

Sara Martens, Vice President, The MSR Group
Martin Concannon, Founder & Managing Director, Lafayette Associates

Have you heard? Consumers are talking about sweeteners in a new way, and what they have to say may surprise you. They’re saying, “It's total added sugars that matter, not which type of sweetener.” If you want to keep up in the marketplace, it’s time to enter a new sweetener conversation – and make sure your formulations speak to consumer needs, and your own

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Where Does Your Food Come From? The Food Dialogues with Farmers & Ranchers

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Webinar Details

Date & Time: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 - 14:00

Event Type: On-Demand Webinar

Cost: Free

Speakers:

Moderator:

Randall Friedman, Group Publisher, Penton Restaurant Group (Nation’s Restaurant News, Restaurant Hospitality, Food Management)

Panel Members:

Kerry Kramp, President & CEO, Sizzler International
Randy Spronk, Pig and Grain Farmer, Edgerton, Minnesota
Jim Doak, VP Menu Innovation/Corporate Executive Chef, Ignite Restaurant Group
Laura Foell, Corn & Soybean Farmer, NW Iowa

Culver's Customer Friendly Climate, Controlled by Siemens

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 19:25:41 +0000

Learn how Culver’s provides customers with a comfortable environment and a positive dining experience.

Navigating the Cultural Minefield to Drive Business Results

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Webinar Details

Date & Time: Thursday, November 15, 2012 - 14:00 - 15:00

Event Type: Live Webinar

Speakers:

Robert Rodriguez, Ph.D., Founder & President, Dr. Robert Rodriquez Advisors LLC
Rogercarole Rogers, President, RcRogers & Associates

Addressing Myths, Perceptions and Realities to Gain Cultural Intelligence

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