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McDonald’s asks fans to craft love tweets to its burgers
The burger chain will award a $10,000 Bling Mac ring to the most creative ode.
Why are alcohol levels rising?
Just as in food, beverages are trending toward bigger, bolder flavors–and consequently, higher alcohol.
First, it was Web sites and email marketing. Now, it’s all about mobile phones, smart coupons that know your location and sites and services that hook straight into local communities. Restaurants aren’t just places to grab some grub anymore. They are active participants in the social conversation with legions of tech-savvy customers.
Resolved to attract and retain the best people as the industry begins to sputter back to life this year? Providing basic training, competitive pay and good benefits are no-brainers, but for employees with the drive and desire to do more and be more, professional development opportunities can really sweeten the deal. Here’s how some operators do it: