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In this episode of Fast Casual Nation , Paul Barron interviews the masterminds behind the superior, Italian sandwich concept– Matt & Marie's. The sandwich game is not an easy one to enter, being the most competitive sector in the fast casual category. Home-made, high-quality ingredients are everything to this fast casual concept. Fast Casual Nation Philadelphia Emerging Brand MORE
Fast Food Restaurants. They are traditionally what consumers call fast food. Fast food is prepared and served quickly and inexpensively. The fast-food sector contains a number of popular franchises, including McDonald’s, Taco Bell, KFC and Wendy’s. Casual Dining. MORE
This is the biggest shift in food since fast casual. In 2021, we will see a smaller group of consumers using third party delivery, and it will continue its decline into 2023.” - Paul Barron “$125 billion is my estimate for 2025 [for fast casual revenue projections]. MORE
The Fast Casual Nation podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. With over 480 units across the country, the fast casual chain has enjoyed rapid growth, but Mod Pizza continues to prioritize positively impacting the lives of its people over maximizing its profits. “It MORE
If you’re a casual restaurant, where pasta dishes fly out your kitchen’s door, you’re food cost percentage should be around 28%. Let’s go back to our previous example between a casual restaurant and a fine dining establishment. If your casual restaurant serves more cost-effective comfort food than your closest competitors, you’ll want to price your dishes a bit lower. Your tables are always packed, and it’s not uncommon for you to have a seating wait list. MORE
The fast-casual brand Dave’s Hot Chicken has now more than 200 units committed despite its franchise initiative being just launched in October 2019 (3). MORE
Firehouse Subs is a fast casual restaurant chain based in Jacksonville, Florida. TDC Show Podcast Fast CasualListen to "29. Firehouse Subs Prioritizes Consistency, Quality, and Speed of Service" on Spreaker. On this episode of the Takeout, Delivery, and Catering Show, podcast host Valerie Killifer chats with Risa Rappaport, the director of off-premise operations for Firehouse Subs. Rappaport joined the Firehouse Subs team in 2016. MORE
In recent years, fast-casual establishments have dominated the restaurant industry. Fast-casual restaurants are adapting to meet the demand of their customers. With fast-casual restaurants popping up all over the United States, many restaurant owners are eager to get on board. Continue reading to see what changes are coming to casual restaurants, and what your establishment should do to keep up with competitors. Industry News fast casual dining MORE
2) Casual Dining. Casual dining types of restaurants usually share the following characteristics: Customers are served at their table. As a general rule, casual dining restaurants fall between fine dining and fast casual on the “fancy” spectrum. 3) Fast Casual. As such, fast casual types of restaurants offer quality food, counter service (as opposed to table service), and a more casual, contemporary style and decor. MORE
The Fast Casual Nation Podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. San Francisco Fast Casual Fast Casual Podcast MORE
Earlier this year, the marketing solutions company polled dozens of QSR and fast casual restaurant owner/operators to uncover what was missing in their marketing strategies. MORE
The Fast Casual Nation Podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. Barron and Toth discuss how technology is changing the landscape of fast casual. Technology Fast Casual Fast Casual Podcast Coronavirus Impact MORE
The Fast Casual Nation podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. The whole state of fast casual has changed,” says Dover. MORE
The Fast Casual Nation podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. Fast Casual Podcast Video Fast Casual MORE
For popularizing casual dining and showing us the possibilities of lettuce. . His work with Chili’s created a space for the casual dining concept that T.G.I. For prioritizing nutrition and good quality in fast food. . MORE
While we often say it’s easier to ride a wild stallion (in this case a fast-growing restaurant chain) than drag a dead horse (one that’s not growing at all) — the big question that many restaurant chains need to answer is: how fast should we be growing? Potential Risks of Growing Too Fast. A Case Study: The Fast-Casual Pizza Segment. Fast-casual pizza broke onto the scene and grew rapidly. (In The post Are We Growing Too Fast? MORE
In this episode of Fast Casual Nation , brought to you by Chepri , host Paul Barron sits down with Louis Basile, the president and founder of Wildflower Bread Company. For over twenty years, Wildflower Bread Company has prioritized quality ingredients, fast and friendly service, and keeping customers’ needs paramount. This upscale fast casual restaurant is much acclaimed for its menu innovation and creative plating techniques. “We’ll MORE
Episode Takeaways: Like other fast casuals, Pincho managed to avoid a large loss in sales over the course of the pandemic. It removes the most painful part of the fast casual experience.” - Otto Othman “A lot of brands are using this as an opportunity to take a step back and look in the mirror. Food Leaders blends virtual experiences with premium production and content to educate business operators worldwide. MORE
The Fast Casual Nation Podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. Technology Podcast Fast Casual Podcast MORE
In this episode of Fast Casual Nation , brought to you by Chepri , host Paul Barron sits down with Chef Dimitri Moshovitis, the co-founder and chef of Cava Grill. Cava Grill is a fast casual Mediterranean restaurant with a budget- and health-conscious clientele. Fast Casual Nation Fast Casual Video Emerging Brands MORE
The Fast Casual Nation Podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. Fast Casual Podcast Fast Casual MORE
Today’s diners are well-connected, tech savvy, and expect a high-quality restaurant customer experience—whether visiting a five-star restaurant, fast-casual, or the drive-through. Who is the next-generation customer and what are their expectations? MORE
Whether fine-dining or fast casual, great service now revolves around the customer experience you bring to every interaction. Brands that were positioned with the right technology, such as pizza delivery and other fast and casual outlets have thrived during the pandemic. MORE
Food cost goals change depending what style of food service you provide; fast food, fast casual, casual dining, or fine dining. Food Cost Management. Not much can spell disaster for a food establishment faster than high or fluctuating food cost. With a food cost range of 28 to 35 percent , it is important to first determine what segment your restaurant caters to, then, dig into the grunt work. MORE
In this episode of Fast Casual Nation , brought to you by Chepri , host Paul Barron sits down with Michael Lastoria, the founder of &pizza. Founded in 2012, fast casual restaurant chain &pizza specializes in personal, custom-made, stadium-shaped pizza. MORE
This new report breaks down percentages of locations operating at a limited capacity or are fully closed, broken down by segment (quick service, fast casual, family dining, casual dining and upscale casual). MORE
I Heart Mac & Cheese is a fast-growing, fast-casual concept with corporate locations in Florida. In 2017, the company launched its franchising program nationwide and has open and operating franchisee locations in Florida, New York, Georgia and Texas. Additional locations are slated to open in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey, New York and Texas. MORE
In this episode of Fast Casual Nation , brought to you by Chepri , host Paul Barron sits down with Adam Gertler, the official “Würstmacher” (sausage-maker) of gourmet hot dog chain Dog Haus. Founded in 2010, Dog Haus has found a winning formula with its unique craft casual style. MORE
Hiring trends are consistent with other restaurants located in those specific areas, whether fast-casual, full-service, family-style or quick-service. Someone applying for an hourly front-of-house position in a fast-casual restaurant will not find this quality appealing. MORE
The Fast Casual Nation podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. Barron and Rosenberg explore how the fast casual model has already shifted in response to coronavirus, and how fast casual may evolve post-pandemic. Fast Casual Fast Casual Podcast Coronavirus Impact Video MORE
If you’re a casual restaurant, where pasta dishes fly out your kitchen’s door, you’re food cost percentage should be around 28%. Let’s go back to our previous example between a casual restaurant and a fine dining establishment. If your casual restaurant serves more cost-effective comfort food than your closest competitors, you’ll want to price your dishes a bit lower. Your tables are always packed, and it’s not uncommon for you to have a seating wait list. MORE
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This may have a trickle-down effect for the casual and fine dining sectors. When that occurs, casual and fine dining restaurants may seek out these technologies as well in the hopes of better consumer engagement. MORE
Fast Casual Restaurants. Fast casual restaurants, also known as fast food or quick service restaurants, involve ordering at a counter or doing some level of self-service. Although factors like franchise affiliation may affect profit margins, fast casual restaurants typically have an average profit margin of 6-9%. What is the average profit margin for a restaurant can be an essential, but tough, question to answer. MORE
The growth of fast casual chains is one of the most important trends in the restaurant industry in the last decade. The success of their format is based on a combination of fast food-like efficiency and consistency, high-quality affordable choices, and the ability to always be in tune with their customers tastes, ready to adapt to ever-changing trends. MORE
The Fast Casual Nation podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. Fast casual is the most tech-savvy segment within the restaurant world,” says Penumarthy. They are willing to make decisions fast—so they’ve been fantastic partners for us.” Fast Casual Podcast Fast Casual Technology MORE
General Hospitality Consulting Kitchen Ops Leadership Menu Random Stuff Service Best Practices Concept Development Fast Casual Food Management food trends Kitchen Efficiency Kitchen Operations Kitchen Preparation menu development Menu Engineering Restaurant Consulting Restaurant Culture Restaurant Hospitality Restaurant Leadership Restaurant Management Restaurant Opening Restaurant Start-Up Restaurant Strategy MORE
General Hospitality Consulting Kitchen Ops Leadership Menu Random Stuff Service fast casual trends food food and beverage food trends lunch trends restaurant concept Restaurant Consulting Restaurant Culture Restaurant Design Restaurant Opening restaurant owner Restaurant Trends sandwich trends TrendsMathew Green – Director of Culinary Operations, Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting I’m sure that you will agree that sandwiches are the greatest human invention of all time. MORE
The Fast Casual Nation Podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. MORE
Food trucks, pop-up supper clubs, fast-casual restaurants, and brewpubs are all a part of the unique culinary fabric of this country. Learn About Fast-Casual Dining. MORE
The Fast Casual Nation Podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. Fast Casual Fast Casual Podcast Coronavirus Impact MORE
Fast Casual Related Topics Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
Food trucks, pop-up supper clubs, fast-casual restaurants, and brewpubs are all a part of the unique culinary fabric of this country. Learn About Fast-Casual Dining.
Foodable
JULY 6, 2020
The Fast Casual Nation podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. The whole state of fast casual has changed,” says Dover.
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Foodable
JULY 1, 2020
In this episode of Fast Casual Nation , brought to you by Chepri , host Paul Barron sits down with Chef Dimitri Moshovitis, the co-founder and chef of Cava Grill. Cava Grill is a fast casual Mediterranean restaurant with a budget- and health-conscious clientele. Fast Casual Nation Fast Casual Video Emerging Brands
Foodable
JULY 29, 2020
In this episode of Fast Casual Nation , brought to you by Chepri , host Paul Barron sits down with Louis Basile, the president and founder of Wildflower Bread Company. For over twenty years, Wildflower Bread Company has prioritized quality ingredients, fast and friendly service, and keeping customers’ needs paramount. This upscale fast casual restaurant is much acclaimed for its menu innovation and creative plating techniques. “We’ll
Lavu
MARCH 25, 2020
In recent years, fast-casual establishments have dominated the restaurant industry. Fast-casual restaurants are adapting to meet the demand of their customers. With fast-casual restaurants popping up all over the United States, many restaurant owners are eager to get on board. Continue reading to see what changes are coming to casual restaurants, and what your establishment should do to keep up with competitors. Industry News fast casual dining
Foodable
AUGUST 7, 2020
The Fast Casual Nation Podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. Barron and Toth discuss how technology is changing the landscape of fast casual. Technology Fast Casual Fast Casual Podcast Coronavirus Impact
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Foodable
JULY 17, 2020
The Fast Casual Nation podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. Barron and Rosenberg explore how the fast casual model has already shifted in response to coronavirus, and how fast casual may evolve post-pandemic. Fast Casual Fast Casual Podcast Coronavirus Impact Video
Foodable
AUGUST 19, 2020
The Fast Casual Nation Podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. Fast Casual Fast Casual Podcast Coronavirus Impact
Bingage
JANUARY 14, 2020
Fast Food Restaurants. They are traditionally what consumers call fast food. Fast food is prepared and served quickly and inexpensively. The fast-food sector contains a number of popular franchises, including McDonald’s, Taco Bell, KFC and Wendy’s. Casual Dining.
Foodable
JUNE 1, 2020
In this episode of Fast Casual Nation , brought to you by Chepri , host Paul Barron sits down with Adam Gertler, the official “Würstmacher” (sausage-maker) of gourmet hot dog chain Dog Haus. Founded in 2010, Dog Haus has found a winning formula with its unique craft casual style.
Foodable
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
In this episode of Fast Casual Nation , brought to you by Chepri , host Paul Barron sits down with Michael Lastoria, the founder of &pizza. Founded in 2012, fast casual restaurant chain &pizza specializes in personal, custom-made, stadium-shaped pizza.
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Foodable
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
The Fast Casual Nation Podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. San Francisco Fast Casual Fast Casual Podcast
Foodable
JULY 22, 2020
The Fast Casual Nation podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. With over 480 units across the country, the fast casual chain has enjoyed rapid growth, but Mod Pizza continues to prioritize positively impacting the lives of its people over maximizing its profits. “It
Foodable
JUNE 22, 2020
The Fast Casual Nation podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. Fast casual is the most tech-savvy segment within the restaurant world,” says Penumarthy. They are willing to make decisions fast—so they’ve been fantastic partners for us.” Fast Casual Podcast Fast Casual Technology
Aaron Allen & Associates
FEBRUARY 9, 2019
While we often say it’s easier to ride a wild stallion (in this case a fast-growing restaurant chain) than drag a dead horse (one that’s not growing at all) — the big question that many restaurant chains need to answer is: how fast should we be growing? Potential Risks of Growing Too Fast. A Case Study: The Fast-Casual Pizza Segment. Fast-casual pizza broke onto the scene and grew rapidly. (In The post Are We Growing Too Fast?
Marketman
AUGUST 11, 2019
If you’re a casual restaurant, where pasta dishes fly out your kitchen’s door, you’re food cost percentage should be around 28%. Let’s go back to our previous example between a casual restaurant and a fine dining establishment. If your casual restaurant serves more cost-effective comfort food than your closest competitors, you’ll want to price your dishes a bit lower. Your tables are always packed, and it’s not uncommon for you to have a seating wait list.
Marketman
AUGUST 11, 2019
If you’re a casual restaurant, where pasta dishes fly out your kitchen’s door, you’re food cost percentage should be around 28%. Let’s go back to our previous example between a casual restaurant and a fine dining establishment. If your casual restaurant serves more cost-effective comfort food than your closest competitors, you’ll want to price your dishes a bit lower. Your tables are always packed, and it’s not uncommon for you to have a seating wait list.
Foodable
MAY 1, 2020
In this episode of Fast Casual Nation , Paul Barron interviews the masterminds behind the superior, Italian sandwich concept– Matt & Marie's. The sandwich game is not an easy one to enter, being the most competitive sector in the fast casual category. Home-made, high-quality ingredients are everything to this fast casual concept. Fast Casual Nation Philadelphia Emerging Brand
Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting
APRIL 26, 2020
General Hospitality Consulting Kitchen Ops Leadership Menu Random Stuff Service Best Practices Concept Development Fast Casual Food Management Food Safety Kitchen Efficiency Kitchen Operations Restaurant Consulting Restaurant Culture Restaurant Hospitality Restaurant Leadership Restaurant Management Restaurant Strategy Server Training Staff Training
Foodable
MAY 1, 2020
Firehouse Subs is a fast casual restaurant chain based in Jacksonville, Florida. TDC Show Podcast Fast CasualListen to "29. Firehouse Subs Prioritizes Consistency, Quality, and Speed of Service" on Spreaker. On this episode of the Takeout, Delivery, and Catering Show, podcast host Valerie Killifer chats with Risa Rappaport, the director of off-premise operations for Firehouse Subs. Rappaport joined the Firehouse Subs team in 2016.
Foodable
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
The Fast Casual Nation Podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. Fast Casual Podcast Fast Casual
Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting
AUGUST 14, 2019
General Hospitality Consulting Kitchen Ops Leadership Menu Random Stuff Service Best Practices Concept Development Fast Casual Food Management food trends Kitchen Efficiency Kitchen Operations Kitchen Preparation menu development Menu Engineering Restaurant Consulting Restaurant Culture Restaurant Hospitality Restaurant Leadership Restaurant Management Restaurant Opening Restaurant Start-Up Restaurant Strategy
Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting
JULY 8, 2019
General Hospitality Consulting Kitchen Ops Leadership Menu Random Stuff Service fast casual trends food food and beverage food trends lunch trends restaurant concept Restaurant Consulting Restaurant Culture Restaurant Design Restaurant Opening restaurant owner Restaurant Trends sandwich trends TrendsMathew Green – Director of Culinary Operations, Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting I’m sure that you will agree that sandwiches are the greatest human invention of all time.
Foodable
AUGUST 27, 2020
The Fast Casual Nation Podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry.
Foodable
JUNE 17, 2020
The Fast Casual Nation podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. Fast Casual Podcast Video Fast Casual
Foodable
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
The Fast Casual Nation Podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. Technology Podcast Fast Casual Podcast
The Eat Restaurant
AUGUST 25, 2019
The growth of fast casual chains is one of the most important trends in the restaurant industry in the last decade. The success of their format is based on a combination of fast food-like efficiency and consistency, high-quality affordable choices, and the ability to always be in tune with their customers tastes, ready to adapt to ever-changing trends.
Sling
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
2) Casual Dining. Casual dining types of restaurants usually share the following characteristics: Customers are served at their table. As a general rule, casual dining restaurants fall between fine dining and fast casual on the “fancy” spectrum. 3) Fast Casual. As such, fast casual types of restaurants offer quality food, counter service (as opposed to table service), and a more casual, contemporary style and decor.
Focus POS
DECEMBER 11, 2019
Today’s diners are well-connected, tech savvy, and expect a high-quality restaurant customer experience—whether visiting a five-star restaurant, fast-casual, or the drive-through. Who is the next-generation customer and what are their expectations?
Foodable
JULY 10, 2020
This is the biggest shift in food since fast casual. In 2021, we will see a smaller group of consumers using third party delivery, and it will continue its decline into 2023.” - Paul Barron “$125 billion is my estimate for 2025 [for fast casual revenue projections].
Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 16, 2020
I Heart Mac & Cheese is a fast-growing, fast-casual concept with corporate locations in Florida. In 2017, the company launched its franchising program nationwide and has open and operating franchisee locations in Florida, New York, Georgia and Texas. Additional locations are slated to open in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey, New York and Texas.
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 19, 2019
Hiring trends are consistent with other restaurants located in those specific areas, whether fast-casual, full-service, family-style or quick-service. Someone applying for an hourly front-of-house position in a fast-casual restaurant will not find this quality appealing.
Black Box Intelligence
MARCH 26, 2020
This new report breaks down percentages of locations operating at a limited capacity or are fully closed, broken down by segment (quick service, fast casual, family dining, casual dining and upscale casual).
Foodable
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
This may have a trickle-down effect for the casual and fine dining sectors. When that occurs, casual and fine dining restaurants may seek out these technologies as well in the hopes of better consumer engagement.
Goliath Consulting
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020
The fast-casual brand Dave’s Hot Chicken has now more than 200 units committed despite its franchise initiative being just launched in October 2019 (3).
Lavu
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
For popularizing casual dining and showing us the possibilities of lettuce. . His work with Chili’s created a space for the casual dining concept that T.G.I. For prioritizing nutrition and good quality in fast food. .
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Whether fine-dining or fast casual, great service now revolves around the customer experience you bring to every interaction. Brands that were positioned with the right technology, such as pizza delivery and other fast and casual outlets have thrived during the pandemic.
Foodable
JULY 17, 2020
Episode Takeaways: Like other fast casuals, Pincho managed to avoid a large loss in sales over the course of the pandemic. It removes the most painful part of the fast casual experience.” - Otto Othman “A lot of brands are using this as an opportunity to take a step back and look in the mirror. Food Leaders blends virtual experiences with premium production and content to educate business operators worldwide.
Restaurant365
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Fast Casual Restaurants. Fast casual restaurants, also known as fast food or quick service restaurants, involve ordering at a counter or doing some level of self-service. Although factors like franchise affiliation may affect profit margins, fast casual restaurants typically have an average profit margin of 6-9%. What is the average profit margin for a restaurant can be an essential, but tough, question to answer.
The Restaurant Group
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
Food cost goals change depending what style of food service you provide; fast food, fast casual, casual dining, or fine dining. Food Cost Management. Not much can spell disaster for a food establishment faster than high or fluctuating food cost. With a food cost range of 28 to 35 percent , it is important to first determine what segment your restaurant caters to, then, dig into the grunt work.
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