How to Master Dynamic Pricing and Keep Your Customers Happy

Dynamic pricing: a practical strategy to increased profits or a PR nightmare? Although a valuable tool in a restaurant owner’s operational toolkit, it requires…

Mountain Mike's Pizza Continues Texas Climb with Even More Restaurants Coming to the Lone Star State

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Approaches 40 Restaurants Open or Under Development in Texas Following New Multi-Unit Agreements in Austin, Dallas and Houston

7 ways food trucks can cut wait times

The food truck market is growing at a healthy CAGR of 4.29% and is expected to reach a value of $2.65 billion by 2027. While the growing popularity of food…

Cheba Hut franchisee rolling out 17th Colorado location

September 11, 2024

Cheba Hut is opening next week in Englewood, Colorado, marking the 17th Colorado location for franchisees David Timmons and Kyle Archer, who own Elevated Inc.

TailGate Brewery owner talks perfect pizza, beer pairings

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Wesley Keegan, owner of TailGate Brewery, gives insight on how adding pizza to his brewery was the perfect match.

Big Chicken debuts 'O'Neal Family Secret Menu' on Bite kiosks

September 10, 2024

Big Chicken is bringing a taste of family tradition to its restaurants with the launch of the exclusive "O'Neal Family Secret Menu," available only through…

Starbucks still winning customers with PSLs

by Lila Margalit, Lila Margalit — Content Writer, Placer.ai

Visits to Starbucks on the day it relaunched the pumpkin spiced latte (Aug. 22) outpaced its recent Thursday average by 24.1% and stayed elevated through the…

Bad-Ass Breakfast Burritos hits college campuses

September 10, 2024

Bad-Ass Breakfast Burritos, owned by Dog Haus, is feeding U.S. college students thanks to a partnership with Sodexo, a provider of foodservice and facilities…

Gyro Republic opens 1st franchise

September 10, 2024

The first franchise of Gyro Republic, which serves New York City-style gyros, is open in Missouri City, Texas, at 23040 Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road. Marking…

What Customers Want from Delivery

In an era where convenience is king, food delivery has become more than just a service—it’s an extension of your restaurant’s brand. Every delivery represents…

5 concepts compete for The Perfect Pitch 2024 title

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Five fledgling concepts will vie for The Perfect Pitch title and a prize on Oct. 14 at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver, Colorado.

Starbird nesting in Bay Area

September 9, 2024

Starbird is expanding its Bay Area with a Monday opening in Palo Alto. A Pleasanton location will come later this fall.

Einstein Bros: 'It's Ok to cheat on pumpkin spice'

September 9, 2024

Einstein Bros. Bagels is daring breakfast lovers to cheat on pumpkin spice this season by ordering its Fall Flavor Fling combo. Featuring the Maplehouse…

Game Day Dilemmas: Preparing Your Restaurant for Sports Crowds

Game days are both a blessing and a challenge. The influx of passionate sports fans can significantly boost any restaurant’s revenue, but it also puts immense…

Smalls Sliders adding 6 units in Fort Worth

September 6, 2024

Smalls Sliders, which has more than 300 units — dubbed "cans" by the company — under development, has inked its latest multi-unit deal with entrepreneur Brett…

Charleys Cheesesteaks launches menu updates

September 6, 2024

Ohio-based Charleys Cheesesteaks has expanded menu selections based on customer feedback. The updates include:

KPOT entering NYC

September 6, 2024

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot, an all-you-can-eat dining experience that merges traditional Asian Hot Pot with Korean BBQ flavors, is opening its 80th location…

Savvy Sliders becomes sponsor of Detroit Lions

September 5, 2024

Michigan-based Savvy Sliders has inked a deal with The Detroit Lions to become an official sponsor of the football team. The day following each Lions win…

Nothing Bundt Cakes hires COO

September 5, 2024

Dallas-based Nothing Bundt Cakes, the 600-unit cake company and franchisor, has named Wanda Williams, former Yum Brands executive, as chief operations officer.

WOWorks names CMO, CGO

September 5, 2024

WOWorks, the parent company of Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, The Simple Greek, Barberitos and ZEats, has tapped two restaurant…