Starbucks swings to fiscal 3Q loss, but sees daylight

by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group

July 29, 2020

Starbucks Corp. swung to a fiscal third-quarter loss as the global coffee house continued to deal with the impact of COVID-19, although executives said the…

Sionic Mobile adds Focus Brands restaurants to rewards platform

July 21, 2020

Sionic Mobile Corp., a provider of connected commerce, has added seven restaurant brands to its Mobile Rewards Marketplace through the new Mix It Up gift card…

4 ways loyalty programs can drive digital engagement

These days, if retailers aren’t leveraging loyalty programs to connect with their hard-won customers, they’re missing out on opportunities to boost much-needed…

Starbucks fiscal Q2 earnings hit by COVID-19

by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group

April 29, 2020

Starbucks Corp., one of the first global companies to feel the sting of COVID-19, reported a 47% drop in earnings during its fiscal second quarter, yet managed…

Paytronix secures $10M in additional funding

April 28, 2020

Paytronix Systems Inc. has secured $10 million in funding led by Great Hill Partners and Paytronix Co-Founders Matt d'Arbeloff and Andrew Robbins tocontinue to…

Chipotle beats COVID-19 odds as Q1 digital sales soar

April 21, 2020

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. beat the odds during the first quarter, as the burrito chain withstood the COVID-19 outbreak by closing dining areas and surging…

Restaurants cutting delivery fees to promote social distancing

As restaurants across the United States shutter dine-in locations and switch to carry-out and delivery-only options, many fast casuals are discounting or…

Barberitos delivers mobile app upgrade

March 2, 2020

Barberitos, a fast casual restaurant featuring southwestern-style burritos, has launched its updated mobile app, which includes a new design for the location…

Fiserv launches Clover Station Pro to boost restaurant efficiency

February 28, 2020

Fiserv Inc. has rolled out Clover Station Pro, a POS device designed to speed checkout and boost engagement, particularly in the restaurant industry. The…

Panera launches coffee subscription plan

February 27, 2020

Subscription services have gained popularity with customers with companies like Birch Box and Dollar Shave Club leading the way to disrupt their industries…

Qdoba, California Tortilla upping their app games

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

California Tortilla and Qdoba have launched mobile app upgrades.

Chipotle goes all in for hockey

February 18, 2020

Chipotle Mexican Grill is treating hockey fans to freebies Friday with its "Wear Your Hockey Jersey" program. Fans dressed in their fave hockey jerseys can…

Chipotle goes 'Gauc Mode'

February 12, 2020

We've heard of beast mode, but Chipotle is taking it to "Guac Mode," giving free guac to its more than 8.5 million Chipotle Rewards members. To celebrate the…

10 ways to make your customers heart you on Valentine’s Day

by Kristi Turner, Compeat, Kristi Turner — CMO, Compeat

About 32% of Americans will visit a restaurant on Valentine's Day, and it's not just for coulples. Single men will spend an average of $71, while single woman…

Starbucks adds 33 markets to delivery route

January 31, 2020

Starbucks and Uber Eats have added 33 markets to its delivery program, making the service available in 49 markets across 29 U.S. states. New cities…

Fast casual in it to win it on Super Bowl Sunday

Restaurant brands are gearing up for the big game with specials and LTOs.

70% of your customers visit once and never return—here’s how to win them back

It’s been said time and time again—turning a first time visitor into a loyal customer is the ultimate win for any business.

Starbucks pulls back on guidance increase as China outbreak forces store closures

January 29, 2020

Starbucks Corp. reported fiscal first-quarter earnings that beat expectations, however, warned that the ongoing coronavirus spread in China is forcing it to…

Third-party business is booming—but is yours?

Restaurants are becoming more and more dependent on third parties like Yelp, Google and GrubHub to drive business. But these providers sometimes prioritize…

Best Walk-Through marketing resources of 2019

We’ve gathered our most popular resources from 2019 to help you with your 2020 marketing strategy.