Reinventing the In-Store Experience: The Reshaping of Retail

After more than a year of people trying to avoid crowds and maintain social distancing, retailers are betting that shoppers will shift to in-person experiences…

Soy Takes Center Stage on Plant-based Menus

Consumers are increasingly seeking out plant-based dishes on restaurant menus, and soy products are helping fill the bill.

TalentReef Major Product Release Enables the Service Industry to Recruit and Hire 77% Faster

New innovative features help hourly employers deliver a streamlined applicant experience that increases applicant flow, reduces drop-off rates, and decreases…

From Out-of-Date Online Ordering & POS System to Fully Integrated Digital Engine

Fast casual UNO Pizza embarked on a full-scale digital relaunch and saw an opportunity in early 2020 to upgrade their legacy online ordering system to unlock…

Scaling Your Business with an Experienced Service and Integration Provider

Does the maintenance of your business’ fleet and infrastructure lead to a poor customer experience, stressed-out staff, and all-around chaos? We are here to…

BurgerFi food truck makes debut at Miami festival

May 25, 2021

BurgerFi International's food truck recently made its debut at the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine and Food Festival during a Bacardi's…

How Lee's Famous Recipe overcame hiring crisis with Conversational AI

Although many QSRs have reported that drive-thru traffic is now making up 80% of business thanks to the pandemic, unemployment packages have made it…

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Mobivity Drives 26% Lift in Guest Frequency for BBQ Holdings’ Famous Dave’s Brand and Announces Expansion to All Granite City Food & Brewery Locations

Mobivity Holdings Corp. announces a two-year partnership with BBQ Holdings (NASDAQ: BBQ) across all Famous Dave’s and Granite City Food & Brewery locations to…

Multi-Unit Restaurant Brands Save Time and Money with Network Standardization

Networks are the backbone of the modern restaurant, and keeping them resilient and consistent can be easier with the services of an expert.

Chicken shortage sends prices upward

May 6, 2021

Chicken prices have more than doubled year to date, and wing prices have set new records on account of a shortage, according to Urner Barry, a market research…

Rebounding on steroids: Lessons learned from former Yum! CEO

While restaurateurs have had their share of setbacks over the last year or more, how brands fare going forward depends very much on how each company executes…

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BurgerFi taps Henry Gonzalez as CMO

May 3, 2021

The new chief marketing officer at BurgerFi is Henry Gonzalez, who has over 25 years of food business experience, a news release said. The news comes on the…

Freddy's COO: 'You can go your own way'

Scott Redler, co-founder and COO of Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, reveals that although the chain has never strayed from the "Freddy's Way," it has…

How QSR and Fast Casual Restaurants Can Prep for the Off-Premise Evolution

There are many opportunistic windows that opened during the pandemic that restaurants are not dismissing as a phase. One of those windows was off-premise…

Five Tips for Getting a Restaurant Up, Running and Positioned for Success

The process of getting a restaurant up, running and positioned for success – particularly nowadays – can be a daunting task. Here are five tips for achieving a…

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What is PAR level? How to Calculate Your Par Levels in Your Restaurant

Inventory control and management is a tedious, never-ending task in the food service industry. Finding the right methods for tasks like calculating PAR levels…

Atmosphere Closes $25 Million Series B Investment from Valor Equity Partners

Atmosphere, the worldwide leader in streaming TV for businesses announced today a $25 million Series B investment from Valor Equity Partners.

Gordon Ramsay launching fast casual at Orlando's Icon Park

April 21, 2021

Renowned Chef Gordon Ramsay is bringing a fast casual fish and chips restaurant to Icon Park in Orlando come August.

Sajj Mediterranean teams with Local Kitchens to grow customer base

April 21, 2021

Sajj Mediterranean is partnering with Local Kitchens, a digital food hall, to launch a "Sajj Kitchen" concept in Cupertino, California.

Noodles & Company aims for big growth, franchise expansion in 2022

April 19, 2021

Noodles & Company is aiming for a minimum 7% system-wide unit growth goal in 2022 and banking on franchise development to make it happen.