Dickey'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.

Five 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.

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…

Pinkberry adds Pick-Up Packs

August 1, 2014

Pinkberry will now offer Pick-Up Packs for orders of six to 24 yogurts.

The 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.

Falafill 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 …

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.

Lavu 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.

Maui 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.

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…