How to motivate franchisees to adhere to standardized processes

September 12, 2023

In the dynamic world of the franchise industry, ensuring that franchise operators adhere to standardized processes is crucial for achieving consistency and…

How Dave's Hot Chicken wins with authenticity

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Dave's Hot Chicken went from a parking lot pop-up to a fast casual juggernaut. The opening keynote at the Interactive Customer Experience Summit in Charlotte…

How do you attract customers to your restaurant?

Customers are the lifeblood of any business. So how do you attract customers to your restaurant?

The evolution of Mazzio's Italian Eatery: Expanded menu, footprint makes brand a standout

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Mazzio's Italian Eatery is a 108-unit pizza brand based out of Oklahoma. For the past several years, the brand has been overhauling its existing restaurants…

Fazoli's opening in Orlando

September 11, 2023

Fazoli's is now open in Orlando at 4201 E. Colonial Dr., under the direction of local operator Keys Restaurants Inc., led by CEO Rodney Keys.

Nick the Greek bringing street food to Reno

September 11, 2023

Nick the Greek, a Northern California-based chain serving Greek street food, has expanded its Nevada footprint with its latest opening in Reno. Operated by…

Your Pie Pizza releases fall LTOs

September 8, 2023

Your Pie Pizza has released the Philly Cheese Steak Craft Series, as well as two seasonal gelatos, according to a press release.

How District Taco grew from a food cart to a franchise powerhouse

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

District Taco, a fast casual Mexican restaurant brand, began a food cart in 2009. Now it’s a multi-unit restaurant franchise expanding its footprint in…

Why digital signage has made printed menu boards a thing of the past

How often do you think about your menu boards or signage? Not a lot? That’s probably more common than you think. The truth is, most of the time, business…

Huey Magoo's named 'Official Chicken Tenders Of The UCF Knights'

September 7, 2023

As the 2023 football season is kicking off, the University of Central Florida Knights has named Huey Magoo's "The Official Chicken Tenders of the UCF Knights.

Velvet Taco opening making Sunshine State debut

September 7, 2023

Velvet Taco is entering the Florida next week when it opens in Fort Lauderdale along the Downtown Riverwalk District.

Seven Brothers Burgers enters Arizona

September 7, 2023

Seven Brothers Burgers, a Hawaiian-born restaurant putting a family oriented spin on the average burger joint, has kickstarted its Arizona development plans…

4 ways to profit from social media food trends

by Katie Fairchild

From #girldinner and tinned fish to chopped sandwiches and shrooms, restaurants can use platforms such as TikTok and Instagram to draw in new prospects and…

Zunzi's hires VP of Operations

September 6, 2023

Zunzi's, a Savannah-based fast casual concept known for sandwiches, has hired Kevin Nelson as vice president of operations. Nelson, who has worked for Five…

Shawarma Press opens flagship in Texas

September 6, 2023

Shawarma Press has opened a flagship location in the arts district in downtown Dallas. Located at 2000 Ross Ave. the corporate-owned store is the sixth…

Zaxby's continues to expand out west

September 6, 2023

Zaxby's, a 930-unit brand based in Georgia, has signed a deal with husband and wife entrepreneurs Brian and Jessica Nelson to enter Arizona, marking the fast…

Why restaurants don't really need fully automated kitchens

by Kathleen Siddell — Content Specialist, alwaysAI

Transitioning to a fully automated kitchen can be unnecessarily costly and time-consuming, according to alwaysAI's Kathleen Siddell, who recommends testing…

Wahlburgers, Sugarlands rolling out moonshine-infused BBQ sliders

September 5, 2023

Sugarlands Distilling Co., a craft distillery, and Wahlburgers, a burger restaurant and bar founded by Paul Wahlberg alongside his brothers Donnie and Mark…

Webinar explores tools White Castle tapped to revolutionize operations, reduce labor

September 5, 2023

In today's fast-paced business landscape, efficiency is the name of the game. Multi-site operations face unique challenges in streamlining processes and…

MOD Pizza offers cheese pizza deal

September 5, 2023

MOD Pizza is offering its popular all-cheese Maddy Pizza for $7 today, according to a press release.