Fast Casual Executive Summit session looks at menu trends as competitive edge

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A session at the Fast Casual Executive Summit session next month in Denver, Colorado, will explore diversifying menu options as a method to increase a…

Piada upgrades loyalty platform

September 23, 2024

Piada Italian Street Food is partnering with retail technology provider Sparkfly to transform its guest loyalty program, which is part of Piada One, the…

Chicken Salad Chicken entering Kansas

September 23, 2024

Chicken Salad Chick is entering Kansas with the signing of Jo Anne Williams and Cindy Sulzman's three-store franchise deal, introducing the franchise next year…

5 Common Restaurant Marketing Mistakes

When done properly, marketing can significantly impact your restaurant’s bottom line. The challenge is that many owners are so busy managing day-to-day…

Dough Boy Pizza teams up with Harlem Hops in Atlanta

September 20, 2024

Fast casual pizza brand Dough Boy Pizza has partnered with craft beer bar Harlem Hops to open a second Atlanta location at Lee + White Food Hall on Sept. 22.

Dig launches dinner menu

September 20, 2024

Dig, a fast casual restaurant serving seasonal, scratch-cooked comfort food from over 30 locations, is launching its first dinner menu.

How Restaurant Owners Can Avoid Costly Tech Troubles

Technology plays a pivotal role in enhancing efficiency and customer experience in the rapidly evolving landscape of the restaurant industry. From managing…

Canada's Chopped Leaf rolling out healthy kids meals

September 19, 2024

Chopped Leaf, a fast casual restaurant chain with more than 115 locations in Canada, is offering healthier kids combos thanks to its partnership with SunRype…

Salad Collective CEO reveals 3 shareable resources to maximize multi-brand growth

Darden Coors discusses how she is growing MAD Greens, Snappy Salads and Tokyo Joe's by pooling marketing, operations and culinary resources.

Bagel Boss hits Miami Beach

September 19, 2024

NYC-based Bagel Boss has opened in Miami Beach at 740 Arthur Godfrey Road, marking Florida's fourth location. It's part of a 12-unit expansion plan for Boca…

Starbucks seeking global chief brand officer

September 18, 2024

Starbucks is searching for a global chief brand officer to oversee product, marketing, digital, customer insights, creative and store concepts, according to an…

Tim Hortons US president, Church's Chicken COO headlining #QSRNEXT

September 18, 2024

The virtual talk show airs Nov. 13 and features c-level leaders from White Castle, A&W, Taco John's, FAT Brands, Haven Hot Chicken, The Halal Guys and Smalls…

Soup's on at Panera Bread

September 18, 2024

Fall is here, which means it's soup season at Panera Bread. The brand added three soups this week to its menu. They include:

Toastique debuting in NYC

September 18, 2024

Toastique, serving toast, smoothie bowls, nutrient-rich cold-pressed juices, espresso and coffee, is making its New York debut and adding a fourth New Jersey…

Starbucks North America CEO retiring after 8 months

September 18, 2024

Starbucks North America CEO Michael Conway is retiring Nov. 30, a role he took over earlier this year, according to the company. Before the promotion, Conway…

How to Reduce Employee Turnover in Your Restaurant

Employee retention is critical for running a successful pizza restaurant. With average turnover rates of 75%, there are countless opportunities to improve…

MOD Pizza rolls out menu refresh

September 17, 2024

MOD Pizza has refreshed its menu to streamline the ordering process and give guests options, according to a press release.

Ovation unveils AI-driven operational improvement tool for restaurants

September 17, 2024

Ovation, a guest experience platform for multi-unit restaurants, has launched Goals, an AI-driven operational improvement tool designed to automate change for…

Konala launches franchising opportunities

September 17, 2024

Konala, a healthy fast-food concept serving bowls and salads, plans to expand to 1,000 locations over the next 10 years through a franchise offering with the…

Swipeby upgrades Voice AI phone assistants

September 17, 2024

Voice AI phone assistants are commonplace for large organizations, but now there's a version designed for small-to-medium-sized restaurants, thanks to…