Teriyaki Madness exec dropping marketing hints

August 27, 2021

The restaurant industry has been thrust into a new omnichannel reality that's upended not only the dining experience, but the tactics marketers use to drive…

Fazoli's opening in Rome (Georgia)

August 27, 2021

Kentucky-based Fazoli's is opening Tuesday in Rome, Georgia, at 42 Hicks Drive S.E.

MOD Pizza introduces plant-based topping

August 27, 2021

MOD Super-Fast Pizza Holdings is debuting a plant-based Italian sausage, which rolls out across all 500-plus locations starting Aug. 31.

Restaurant leaders share insight on top challenges, how to succeed

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel talk at Networld Media Group's Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit focused on restaurant leadership development and experts shared insight on…

5 tips for creating a successful National Cheese Pizza Day promotion

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

National Cheese Pizza Day is September 5. Here are are five tips and insight for developing a promotion that will help pull in the customers, increase sales…

Foodservice labor crisis not a temporary challenge

August 27, 2021

The ongoing labor shortage in the restaurant and foodservice industries is likely not temporary and the big issue for employees is attaining a work-life…

Little Sesame opening 3rd unit

August 27, 2021

Little Sesame, which opened in 2016 in Washington D.C., is opening a third location early next year at 7118 Bethesda Lane in Bethesda, Maryland, marking its…

BurgerFi focused on landing investors

August 27, 2021

BurgerFi International Inc., which was Fast Casuals' brand of the Year for 2021 in the Top 100 Movers and Shakers list has tapped ICR, a strategic…

Sunday intros mobile payments in US restaurants market

August 27, 2021

Sunday, a mobile payments solution provider for restaurants, has introduced its service in the U.S. market. More than 110 restaurants have integrated the…

How employee hiring, retention has changed in the past year

by Shahpour Nejad — PRESIDENT/CEO, PIZZA GUYS

Pizza Guys CEO Shahpour Nejad explains his company's approach to employee hiring and retention and why it's important to listen to employees' needs and…

Cooks, servers, bartenders hardest positions to fill

August 26, 2021

The top three jobs restaurants are striving to fill are servers, cooks/line cooks and bartenders, with cooks topping the list, accorind to a 7shifts report.

Bonchon bringing Korean flavor to Ohio, Michigan

August 26, 2021

Bonchon, which serves Korean fried chicken, has signed multi-location deals in Ohio and Michigan.

Ike's adds VP of Development to oversee growth

August 26, 2021

Ike's Love & Sandwiches has appointed industry veteran Adam Rinella as VP of Development to help the 80-unit brand continue expansion. Based in San…

German Doner Kebab opens inside American Dream

August 26, 2021

German Doner Kebab opened at American Dream, an entertainment, retail and dining destination comprising more than 3 million square feet in East Rutherford, New…

Top 5 Challenges and Opportunities for Restaurant Marketers

Qu interviewed over 25 trail-blazing, market-leading, show-stopping restaurant marketers from leading QSR & Fast Casual brands on our Restaurants Reinvented…

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2021 State of Digital for Restaurants

We recently conducted our 2nd annual State of Digital survey for Fast Casual and QSR concepts with over 25 locations. This report highlights 2020 performance…

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RFIS 2021 is in the books!

August 25, 2021

We came, we gathered, we partied, we learned. And we'll be back for RFIS 2022 in Nashville.

Farmer Boys raising minimum wage for California workers

August 25, 2021

Farmer Boys, a Southern California-based burger brand, is raising the minimum pay to $15 per hour for all California restaurant-level hourly team members…

Hey, fast casuals: It's time to get back out there!

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

It's almost time for the fast casual industry's family reunion. The Fast Casual Executive Summit kicks off on Oct. 3 in Charlotte.

Digital marketing plays big role as QSRs 're-get' customers

Creative brand marketing, especially digital advertisements, will be among the most important promotional tools QSRs can leverage as consumers return to their…