Image and first impressions are critical during your interviews! You need to think about what image you want to create and how you will successfully accomplish that task. There are some character traits that are common and should be used in order to create that positive image! The following are […]
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It is true that objections are buying signs. When you are talking to a hiring authority or being interviewed, it is important to welcome objections. That may sound counter-intuitive, but you must realize that objections are buying signs or requests for more information. There is NOTHING more frustrating than to […]
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We are Proud the our client, Cracker Barrel, was voted #1 in Family Dining by consumers! Cracker Barrel Old Country Store again took a commanding lead in this year’s Family-Dining category in the Consumer Picks survey. Just how big was Cracker Barrel’s lead? In addition to outscoring its closest competitor, […]
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1 The Cheesecake Factory 75.30% 2 Bonefish Grill 74.80% 3 P.F. Chang’s 73.70% 4 The Melting Pot 73.20% 5 Carrabba’s Italian Grill 72.20% 5 Buca di Beppo 72.20% 7 LongHorn Steakhouse 71.10% 8 Cheddar’s 69.90% 9 Outback Steakhouse 69.60% 10 Olive Garden 69.40% 10 Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers 69.40% 12 […]
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We are proud that our client, The Cheesecake Factory, was voted #1 in Casual Dining by consumers! While the Casual-Dining segment continues to find itself under pressure as fast-casual restaurants chip away at its more upscale and expensive positioning, it does retain its power when consumers want a heightened experience […]
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Chocolate — America’s favorite dessert — is becoming even more popular. Of all restaurants that offer dessert, nearly 64 percent offer chocolate, an increase from nearly 53 percent in 2005, according to menu research firm Datassential. Chocolate cake and ice cream are particularly popular, but several chocolate styles, flavor combinations […]
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Losing weight is a perennially popular New Year’s resolution, and, as usual, restaurants are offering better-for-you menu items for the growing number of consumers who look for them in January. But this year, chains’ prevailing strategy is to use the opportunity to launch or promote long-lasting healthful platforms, rather than […]
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