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Social networks have always had an uneasy relationship with customization. The earliest social networks gave you few customization options, if any. Then Myspace taught us all that unlimited profile customization can be a scary, animated-GIF-filled nightmare. Facebook gives you the options it wants you to have. And Twitter’s first-party user experience has been thoroughly surpassed by third-party clients in a dizzying array of flavors.[…] Continue Reading »

SmartPulse — our weekly reader poll in Restaurant SmartBrief — tracks feedback from restaurant owners and managers about current trends and issues.

Last week’s poll question: What do you think makes your restaurant’s brand stand out?

44.03% — The concept and the food
35.85% — All of the above
10.69% — The employees and service
4.4% — The location and design
2.52% — The prices and promotions
1.26% — The logo
1.26% — The mission or promise

Speaking of branding, there can be opportunities in brand extension for restaurants.[…] Continue Reading »