This year’s Fall Marketing Executives Group Conference (MEG) was billed as “big ideas for marketing executives short on time” and it lived up to the description.  Within a span of 24 hours, a range of speakers from the restaurant industry and beyond shared stories, advice, and results about their marketing efforts.  Here’s a slideshow of […]

In May, 2013, business leaders from the restaurant industry gathered in Chicago for the 2013 National Restaurant Association Show.  Here are the best sound bites about leadership from the presentations and discussions by the CEOs of leading and emerging restaurant chains including Firehouse Subs, Corner Bakery, and Argo Tea. Leadership Lessons from the National Restaurant Association […]

brand as business bit:  “A strong concept that has the potential to evolve into a brand” is among the five criteria for a successful fast casual restaurant concept, according to Don Fox, CEO of Firehouse Subs.  Speaking at an education session at the National Restaurant Show earlier this week, Don shared his insights about growth. […]