Yelp-foodjunky.com partnership gives restaurateurs a front seat at the corporate catering table

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

A new tech partnership pairing Yelp with foodjunky.com could offer a nice inroad to new source of business for restaurants nationwide.

Ask the experts: Is your brand ready for catering?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Franchisors and their franchisees must understand what they're getting into before deciding if catering should be a part of the business model.

52 billion reasons fast casuals are upgrading catering programs

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Off-premise catering in 2015 hit $52.3 billion, a 20 percent increase over 2011.

Heard at the Summit: Memorable quotes from Day 1

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Any time you gather some of the industry's brightest CEOs, franchisors, chefs, franchisees and vendors, there is sure to be some insightful quotes. We've…

New York Subs & Wings available for private rentals

December 28, 2015

The New York Subs & Wings food truck is available for private rentals.

Dickey's on target to sell 365K pounds of holiday meat

December 14, 2015

Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants is celebrating a record year by exceeding holiday feast sales by 25 percent over last year with plans to sell more than 365,00…

Catering checklist: 4 must-dos before serving customers offsite

by erle dardick — CEO, MonkeyMedia Software

Before any restaurant brand jumps into catering, there are a many thoughts to consider in order to ensure success.

Thanksgiving sales at Boston Market up 100%

November 24, 2015

Boston Market has achieved a nearly 100 percent increase in Thanksgiving sales over the past five years.

Mystery solved: How to keep grilled cheeses fresh, crisp for delivery

November 18, 2015

Eco-Products and The Melt have created a box to keep grilled cheese sandwiches hot and crispy until delivered.

Report: Corporate restaurant spending increasing

November 18, 2015

Dinova reported that corporate spending in restaurants increased 9.7 percent year-over-year in the third quarter of 2015.

The Chickery hires former Panera Bread leader; sales increase 200%

October 30, 2015

The Chickery hired Amjad Hantash last year as it launched an aggressive corporate growth and worldwide franchise program and the results have been stellar.

Teriyaki Madness launches Teriyaki bar, catering

September 29, 2015

Teriyaki Madness has launched nationwide catering services.

The Catering Institute to hold October workshop

September 28, 2015

The Catering Institute's Catering Sales Management Workshop will bring together restaurant catering leaders.

6 ways to build a catering sales culture inside your restaurant

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

A strong sales culture in any company creates an environment where everyone’s in sales. I have always maintained that in any successful business there is…

Zoës increases sales during Q2, announces partnership with party planner

September 2, 2015

Zoës Kitchen has reported comparable restaurant sales grew 5.6 percent and total revenue increased by 30 percent to $54.5 million during Q2.

Villa Enterprises opening 4 NJ outlets

August 12, 2015

Villa Italian Kitchen, Green Leaf’s Beyond Great Salads, Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt and a new South Philly Cheesesteak are opening in Gloucester…

Pollo Tropical, Taco Cabana on mission to double off-premise business

August 11, 2015

Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc, which operates Taco Cabana and Pollo Tropical, has set a goal to double its current off-premise business over the next 10 years

So you wanna cater? What fast casuals should consider before going for it

While many restaurants are succeeding in the catering space, it's not for every brand.

Kneaders opening third Colorado store

June 15, 2015

Kneaders Bakery & Café are calling residents of Arvada, Colorado, to experience the smell of its freshly baked bread and pastries when it opens a location June…

Catering to success with menu labeling

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Menu labeling goes beyond in-store menu boards to include catering programs as well as banquet dishes.