Trend watch: Demand for more delivery options conflicts with push to abandon single-use packaging

The Foodservice Packaging Institute's annual trends survey found that the two greatest trends in foodservice packaging — increased delivery and abandoning…

Chef Chatter: 86 the attitude when it comes to your Millennial-aged workers

The founding chef of Hot Indian in Minnesota discusses how chefs have a responsibility to transform the typical back-of-house culture, which has a fiery…

Crisp & Green opening 5th location

March 5, 2019

Minneapolis-based Crisp & Green is opening its fifth store and the second location under the direction of franchisee and former NBA player, Kris Humphries…

Starbucks collaborates with Ariana Grande on launch of Cloud Macchiato

March 5, 2019

Starbucks is offering an updated version of its classic caramel macchiato, called the cloud macchiato, and has tapped pop icon, Ariana Grande, to help market…

Chicken Salad Chick prepping another hometown location

March 5, 2019

Next week Chicken Salad Chick will open its 22nd Alabama-based location. The company-owned restaurant will open March 13 in Trussville, according to a press…

Famous Dave's FY2018 revenue falls 15%

March 5, 2019

Famous Dave's reported that the company's total revenue for fiscal 2018 fell 15 percent from the previous year to $54.9 million, while franchised location…

Restaurant leaders to reveal how they increased traffic, sales via technology

C-level executives from more than 30 brands, including Papa John's, Chick-Fil-A, CKE, Dippin' Dots, Captain D's and Mongolian Concepts, will share stories and…

Dog Haus adds director of Franchise Development

March 4, 2019

In an effort to meet the goal of doubling its 30 locations by the end of the year, Dog Haus has hired Stacy Soderstrom as its director of Franchise Development.

Wingstop reports strong year of growth

March 4, 2019

Thanks, in part, to its digital sales increasing to 27.6 percent of domestic system-wide sales, Wingstop Inc. today announced solid financial results for the…

Revenues, sales up at The Habit

March 4, 2019

The Habit Restaurants saw revenues and comparable restaurant sales increase during its fourth quarter and fiscal year ending Dec. 25, 2018.

Former Taco John's VP opens Captain D's franchise in Georgia

March 4, 2019

Captain D's has opened in Pooler, Georgia. Located at 161 Tanger Outlet Dr., the Pooler restaurant sets Captain D's at more than 100 locations in the Peach…

The Halal Guys partners with Postmates for delivery

March 4, 2019

New York-based The Halal Guys, which now has 85 locations, has partnered with Postmates to deliver its halal platters and white sauce to customers…

Chipotle goes 'plant-powered' with lifestyle bowls

March 4, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill is debuting plant-powered lifestyle bowl offerings, including an organic vegan bowl and vegetarian bowl.

Papa Gino's, D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches enlists Mobivity to enhance customer personalization

March 4, 2019

Papa Gino's and D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches owner, New England Authentic Eats, announced it will use Mobivity's customer personalization platform, Recurrency…

Ovarian cancer claims life of Newk's Cares co-founder

March 1, 2019

Lori Newcomb, co-founder of Newk's Cares and wife to CEO and Founder of Newk's Eatery, Chris Newcomb, has died. She was diagnosed with Stage IIIC ovarian…

Peet's Coffee celebrating International Women's Day with anniversary blend

March 1, 2019

In honor of International Women's Day, March 8, Peet's Coffee is launching a limited edition of its anniversary blend, which recognizes and supports women…

Sweetfin taps Postmates for delivery

March 1, 2019

California-based Sweetfin has partnered exclusively with Postmates to deliver poke bowls to its customers' doorstep.    "As we continue to grow and bring…

Reinventing the Customer Experience

Building customer loyalty is first and foremost about the brand experience—across all channels. Providing a personalized experience is the key to turning…

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Starbucks franchisee’s tips on going 'off-brand' + why QSRs should go ‘clockless’

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

In this week's edition of the QSRweb podcast, food trends forecaster Suzy Badarraco tells QSRs why "clockless eating" can drive more sales, while Starbucks…

&pizza's 'Hallway Pizza Guy' shows the power of responsive marketing

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Today's pizza marketing environment leaves little time for deliberation and this week, &pizza's quick, creative response to the so-called Hallway Pizza Guy…