Catering News & Media
Eliminate complacency to build a thriving enterprise
by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia
People, products, markets, customers and processes are dynamic and must change in order to adapt and grow.
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Nine keys for driving speed of service
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Restaurants can become victims of their own success when high volume slows down service. Check out these tips for satisfying the need for speed.
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Boston catering concierge secures $300K VC Investment
October 10, 2014
The funding will help Phoodeez, a corporate catering concierge that works with more than 40 local restaurants and food trucks, reach more customers.
read nowWorkPlace Impact adds restaurant brands to portfolio
October 7, 2014
WorkPlace Impact, a marketing company that targets consumers directly at work, has added restaurant clients to its portfolio.
read nowCalifornia Tortilla offers prize drawing just for catering customers
October 2, 2014
Customers who place catering orders of $200 or more will automatically be entered to win a weekly prize package and the grand prize.
read nowDinova lists top network restaurants for corporate dining
September 18, 2014
Corporate dining preferences lean strongly toward fast casual concepts, according to Dinova.
read nowDickey's rolls past $6 million mark in catering sales
September 12, 2014
Catering is responsible for 15 percent of overall sales for Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants.
read nowFive steps to creating a successful catering platform
by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia
Having a plan is crucial to the success of catering within your organization, and it includes timelines, teams, locations, the menu and marketing.
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Noodles & Company reports limp Q2 comps
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Noodles & Company posted disappointing Q2 results, with comps declining 1 percent for company owned stores, 2.2 percent for franchised stores and 1.1 percent…
read nowPinkberry adds Pick-Up Packs
August 1, 2014
Pinkberry will now offer Pick-Up Packs for orders of six to 24 yogurts.
read nowThe importance of online ordering when it comes to catering
by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia
Research has shown that people who place mobile and online orders have an average ticket 30 percent higher than in-store customers.
read nowFalafill joins Chicago's The NOSH with pop-up storefront
July 28, 2014
Falafill has joined The NOSH Chicago and will serve lunch at a pop-up storefront on The Plaza each Friday. The NOSH will be held each Friday from 11 a.m. to …
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Chipotle cites increased throughput as a driver behind same-store sales lift
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Same-store sales drive strong second quarter results.
read nowLavu releases delivery and routing extension for iPad POS system
July 16, 2014
Lavu Inc. announced today the addition of a new delivery and routing extension to its iPad POS system.
read nowMaui Wowi Minnesota franchisees team up for all-star baseball
July 11, 2014
Two Maui Wowi franchisees announced plans to team up to serve fans attending events related to the MLB All-Star Game at Target Field in Minneapolis on July 15.
read nowMobile Menchie's self-service fro-yo truck rolls into upstate New York
July 7, 2014
Menchie’s announced this weekend the launch of a mobile, self-service fro-yo food truck. The new truck launched in upstate New York on July 4.
read nowMaui Wowi adding two mobile carts in Texas
July 1, 2014
Two new mobile carts are being added to Maui Wowi's Texas presence. Kimberly and Tony Revis of Houston, Texas plan to use the carts in events and venues in the…
read nowGiardino expands Southern Florida presence
June 30, 2014
Giardino Gourmet Salads has opened its newest restaurant in Miami Lakes, Fla., in Park Centre located at 8008 NW 154 St. The restaurant will host a grand…
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Pollo Tropical's streamlined menu, focus on accuracy boost AUVs
by Alicia Kelso — senior editor, QSRweb.com
Increased efficiency, improved accuracy lead to gains for Pollo Tropical.
read nowReward and loyalty programs for your catering customers
by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia
Provide your customers with the option to select which program they prefer.
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