Mobile 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.

Maui 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…

Giardino 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…

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.

Reward and loyalty programs for your catering customers

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

Provide your customers with the option to select which program they prefer.

Salata’s growth driven by consumer demand for clean eating

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Guests also want more vegetarian proteins, such as quinoa, tofu and falafel, as well as sauces and spices.

PizzaRev launches catering program

June 20, 2014

PizzaRev has launched a new catering program, and has appointed Bibiana Deaver as the new catering sales manager to build to channel. Deaver will lead…

McAlister's CEO: We don't spend much on marketing because of our catering program

Many of McAlister's catering customers are first-timers who buy into the brand after the experience.

Are you ready to add off-premise catering to your business?

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Catering should never be an afterthought; it's a lot of work and it reflects your reputation and brand.

How the entrepreneurial spirit can lead to new heights

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

Every successful brand in the multiunit restaurant community began with an entrepreneur who had vision and passion.

Schlotzsky's partners with MonkeyMedia for new catering program

May 27, 2014

Schlotzsky's has signed a deal with MonkeyMedia Software to initiate its off-premise strategy. According to a news release, MonkeyMedia Software, via its MMS…

Moe’s Southwest Grill partners with MonkeyMedia for catering program

May 19, 2014

Moe's Southwest Grill has partnered with MonkeyMedia Software to deploy MonkeyCatering and MonkeyOnlineOrdering to support its catering online ordering and…

Qdoba experiences double-digit growth in catering sales

May 16, 2014

Jack in the Box Inc. reported earnings from continuing operations of $18.3 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, for Q2, compared to $15.1 million, or $0.33 per…

Noodles and Company plans to accelerate catering, dinner focus

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Catering sales in test markets have reached 1 to 4 percent of sales, without much marketing.

Panera CEO: We've got to reduce friction with customers

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company will add more catering locations, which is expected to contribute to the bottom line in the coming years.

Mama Fu's opening first takeout, delivery and catering-focused location

March 31, 2014

Mama Fu's Asian House, an Austin, Texas-based restaurant franchise, will open the first of its new, smaller prototype on April 7 to serve the Arboretum area in…

MMS Catering Institute adds senior faculty members

March 10, 2014

The MMS Catering Institute has announced the addition of three new institute senior faculty members.

Le Duff America partners with MonkeyMedia to grow catering

February 20, 2014

Le Duff America Inc. has selected MonkeyMedia Software and its MMS Catering Institute to help grow off-premise sales for the Bruegger's Bagels and la…

Ice cream catering: Don't get scooped

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Catering has been on trend in the restaurant space for the past few years, experiencing at least 5 percent growth across all categories, according to Technomic.

Garbanzo integrating digital catering platform

February 13, 2014

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has partnered with MonkeyMedia Software to help grow its off-premise business, according to a company press release.