by Jeff Slater | Oct 27, 2024 | Foodpreneurs, Interesting Brands
Chicken Fingers, Raising Cane, and The F Word. (FOCUS) In the cutthroat world of quick-service restaurants (QSRs), where menu innovation and expansion often drive growth strategies, one chain stands out for its unwavering commitment to a single product: Raising...
by Jeff Slater | Oct 13, 2024 | Foodpreneurs, Marketing Advice
Less Sugar, Sweet Life We often encounter stories of innovation, perseverance, and market disruption that are enrobed with sweet lessons. A compelling example is that of Cynthia Tice and her brainchild, Lily’s Sweets. Her story showcases the power of identifying...
by Jeff Slater | Oct 6, 2024 | Foodpreneurs, Marketing Advice
Consumers are increasingly drawn to brands that offer great products and stand for something greater. These mission-driven brands have found the sweet spot between purpose and profit, creating a loyal customer base that believes in their cause as much as their...
by Jeff Slater | Sep 29, 2024 | Foodpreneurs, Marketing Advice
Blank Street Coffee finds a way to make thinking small a big idea. In the bustling streets of New York City, a small coffee cart emerged in 2020, serving delicious brews at prices that caught everyone’s attention. Little did anyone know that this humble...
by Jeff Slater | Sep 8, 2024 | Foodpreneurs, Marketing Advice
In an era when health-consciousness is reshaping consumer preferences, OliPop has emerged as a disruptive force in the $38 billion U.S. carbonated soft drink market and $200 billion beverage market. OliPop, this prebiotic soda brand, has skyrocketed to a staggering...
by Jeff Slater | Sep 2, 2024 | Foodpreneurs, Marketing Advice
Insomnia Cookies’ Journey from Dorm Room to Doorstep As I listened to Guy Raz’s interview on How I Built This with a Jewish kid from the University of Pennsylvania who sold cookies for a living, I felt a bit of brownie déjà vu. (My wife started and I joined her...
