The four 'Cs' driving Jason's Deli's success

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Jason's Deli racks up around $2.5M in AUVs. It's achieving that success by sticking with its core strengths, listening to customers, maintaining control and…

In 5 years, your whole day could revolve around Starbucks

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

December 5, 2014

Just when you thought the coffee behemoth can't possibly get any bigger, it announces a five-year plan to grow even more through non-traditional…

Kneaders launches new ordering platform

December 3, 2014

The new ordering platform from Olo features order ahead, customizable catering options and group ordering.

Maui Wowi awards mobile vendor franchise to Texas couple

December 2, 2014

Mike Kruitwagen and Debbie Hedrick will operate a mobile model and catering unit.

Qdoba experiences double-digit growth in catering sales

November 21, 2014

Jack in the Box, parent company of Jack in the Box and Qdoba restaurant brands, announced its Q4 and FY results this week.

Boston Market catering, takeout up 20 percent over last year

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

November 21, 2014

Heat & Serve options have surged 20 percent over last year, and catering is up 18 percent.

Fresh To Order adding delivery at new South Carolina unit

November 19, 2014

Fresh To Order's first unit in South Carolina will focus on delivery, grab 'n go and catering.

La Madeleine rolls out holiday catering and gift options

November 18, 2014

La Madeleine announced several holiday promotions, including catering and gift options.

Boston Market gears up for holidays

November 18, 2014

Boston Market served more than 41,000 whole turkeys, nearly 3 million pounds of mashed potatoes and more than 13 million pieces of cornbread in November and…

Einstein Bros. & Noah's New York Bagels offer Black Friday catering special

November 17, 2014

Einstein Noah will offer special pricing on catering orders placed through its 1-800-BAGEL-ME phone line.

Just Fresh set to open catering-focused unit in Charlotte business park

November 14, 2014

Just Fresh, part of Chanticleer Holdings, will focus on catering breakfast and lunch in the Ballantyne Corporate Park.

Noodles & Company makes incremental progress in Q3

November 7, 2014

Noodles & Company announced that same-store comps increased 1.7 percent system-wide.

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill opens redesigned urban store

November 6, 2014

In addition design changes, the new prototype introduces breakfast service, a to-go and online ordering pick-up window, a catering area and inclusion of the…

Sales up, margins down as Panera continues 2.0 transformation

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

October 30, 2014

Comps for company stores increased 2.1 percent and 0.7 percent for franchise stores while margins declined 2 percent due to food costs and costs related to…

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.

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.

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.

WorkPlace 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.

California 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.

Dinova lists top network restaurants for corporate dining

September 18, 2014

Corporate dining preferences lean strongly toward fast casual concepts, according to Dinova.