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 | Duke Marketing
Duke Marketing is a privately held, California-based Integrated Marketing Communications company, experts in providing Integrated Marketing Communications by applying classic disciplines and leading-edge techniques of advertising, public relations, research, creative and direct marketing to multi-location companies. Duke Marketing combines a full range of services, on-target strategies, fresh ideas and creative concepts to offer complete solutions. Linda Duke, one of the restaurant industry’s foremost marketing experts, started Duke Marketing in 1987 specializing in marketing for multi-location and franchise organizations. Ms. Duke is a nationally recognized speaker and educator and a published author, “Four Star Restaurant Marketing Cookbook—Recipes for Restaurateurs” www.marketing-cookbook.com. She speaks frequently at restaurant industry and client conferences, and is a member of the board of directors of the California Restaurant Association’s Educational Foundation and the Fast Casual Executive Alliance. |
 | French Meadow Bakery -- brought to you by Rich's
Since 1985, French Meadow Bakery™ has used top-quality organic and all-natural ingredients to create innovative healthy bread products and sweet goods that are known for their great taste, texture and functionality. Our award-winning yeast-free, Gluten-Free, vegan, and kosher parve foods are certified by top agencies. We use the latest nutrition research to create performance foods. We are deeply committed to using ingredients and processes that help maintain the biological diversity and productivity of our planet's resources, and we support small organic farmers in our ongoing quest to create great-tasting baked goods for the health of your body, mind, and soul. French Meadow Bakery™ is brought to you by Rich Products Corporation, known around the world as a pioneer in the frozen food industry and a leading supplier and solutions provider to the food service, in-store bakery, and retail marketplaces. |
 | FastCasual.com
FastCasual.com is dedicated to the $12 Billion fast casual restaurant industry - the hottest segment of the restaurant market! Tracks the 600 and growing fast casual concepts worldwide and covers the hottest ideas and trends in fast casual. As a leading online resource for the restaurant industry, it provides critical information in areas such as hot products, technology trends, restaurant equipment, franchising and more! Our audience of approximately 28,000+ unique visitors each month includes decision makers, key influencers and buyers for fast casual restaurants. |
 | Mindshare Technologies
Mindshare Technologies’ business monitoring survey tools help companies improve operational excellence and minimize customer attrition through personal customer involvement. Mindshare’s proprietary survey technology captures customer feedback in real-time and immediately transforms it into actionable intelligence. With Mindshare, companies can determine the type of information they collect, who can access it, and how it’s reported. Mindshare is affordable and flexible, allowing users to easily modify surveys and reports and access data from anywhere. Mindshare serves more than 25 different industries including travel, hospitality, restaurant, financial, salon, automotive, and retail. Clients range from small regional chains to large multinational corporations. |
 | Truitt Brothers
Truitt Bros., located in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, is a family-operated company that understands what people have an appetite for, and can help deliver the unique food experiences consumers expect. Understanding that the challenges facing today’s operators go beyond just food, Truitt Bros. is a visionary resource for operational solutions. From savory beef stews to fruits and vegetables and comfort foods, Truitt Bros. prepares and packages all certified sustainable products with the greatest possible care, delivering an experience that beats expectations every time! Extraordinary taste, on-trend culinary, and innovative packaging, that’s Truitt Bros. |
 | U.S. Foodservice
With U.S. Foodservice, you gain a nationwide distribution system and a consultative business partner. Your empowered central point of contact drives cross-country connectivity between your units and our local divisions, ensuring uniform service across your system. This focused structure delivers stronger contract compliance and helps to control costs.This is critical in order to support your brand promotions and increase revenue. Furthermore, our dedicated national accounts teams at both the corporate and division levels help drive your business goals down to the unit level. What does this mean for your brand? A consistent customer experience that strengthens your image and encourages repeat visits. |
 | Visual Graphic Systems, Inc. (VGS)
At VGS, we understand the power and impact of point of sale marketing. Our unique digital and dynamic technologies free you from the constraints of traditional systems turning your signs and menu displays into powerful, comprehensive merchandising vehicles. With 25+ years of experience, we bring together a variety of disciplines - all under one roof. From design and engineering to project management, fabrication, installation and fulfillment, we deliver superior results whether your project involves a single facility or multiple locations around the world. See how VGS can effectively translate your brand into a powerful visual marketing system designed to increase sales. |
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