Restaurant gift card revenue up

February 28, 2023

Inflation is having an impact on gift cards in the restaurant industry, with revenue up 6% year over year though the total cards sold is down 2%.

TikTok stars inspire Chipotle to add Fajita Quesadilla to menu

February 27, 2023

Chipotle Mexican Grill has TikTok to thank for its latest menu item — the Fajita Quesadilla launching March 2 as a digital-only menu item on the Chipotle app…

Perceptions, and Preferences Around Online Reviews; Highlights Opportunities for Brands

Customers see online reviews as a two-way dialogue and want brands to participate; technology like ChatGPT and the Metaverse offer opportunities for innovation

Receipt Marketing: A Powerful Tool To Boost Your Business

In this post, we discuss the benefits of receipt marketing and provide some tips on how to implement a successful receipt marketing campaign.

Surviving and Thriving in the New Restaurant Normal

Despite recent challenges, many operators are doing more than just surviving; they’re finding ways to thrive. To find out how, the team at FastCasual.com spoke…

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Mo’ Bettahs betting on rebrand

When Hawaiians Kimo and Kalani Mack set out to create a fast casual brand in 2008, they dreamed of sharing their strong culture with people all over the U.S.

How consistency, technology affects restaurant branding

February 13, 2023

Branding is critical to a restaurant company, but how much is too much? How does a brand create clear branding guidelines and incorporate a strong culture?

3 ways Playa Bowls attracts Gen Z franchisees

Abby Taylor and Rob Giuliani, co-founders of Playa Bowls, describe how offering a business model that adapts to sustainable and simple business practices…

Jersey Mike's teams up with esports organization

February 9, 2023

Jersey Mike's has signed a three-year deal with TSM, an esports organization, to be the official "Sub Sandwich of TSM," according to a company press release.

Plant-based ingredients grow on pizza market

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

The NPD Group forecasts dairy and meat alternatives to grow through 2024 driven almost entirely by Millennials and Gen Zs. Not only are they looking for…

Panera launches fashion-forward 'BAGuette'

February 7, 2023

In honor of New York Fashion week, and in an effort to woo the fashion aficionado and the foodie, Panera Bread has debuted the BAGuette, a 12-inch purse…

Paytronix debuts bold look to reflect loyalty changes

February 1, 2023

Paytronix, a loyalty technology provider, is boasting a new look that reflects the industry shift related to customer loyalty and indicates that brands need to…

Chipotle launches Valentine's Day jewelry collection

January 30, 2023

To help Chipotle fans celebrate Valentine's Day, the chain has partnered with Bing Bang NYC to create a limited-edition collection of minimal, modern, and…

Fresh Baguette offering giant croissants

January 26, 2023

Although National Croissant Day is Monday, Bethesda, Maryland-based Fresh Baguette is celebrating a day early to allow guests more to time to try their luck at…

What Is Artificial Intelligence, And How Does It Impact Your Point-Of-Sale?

AI has become increasingly engrained in the modern technology we use every day, from our smartphones to our point-of-sale (POS) systems. Incorporating AI POS…

Velvet Taco develops 'college-friendly' menu

January 23, 2023

Dallas-based Velvet Taco has created an exclusive menu at its three restaurants located on or near college campuses — in Norman, Oklahoma and Lubbock and and…

Chatmeter Again Recognized as Industry Leader in Winter 2023 G2 Reports

Chatmeter, the leader in online reputation and local search marketing management, has announced that it has received top recognition in multiple G2 2023 Winter…

How to build brand momentum, strong culture

January 20, 2023

Building a top-notch brand is key to any restaurant's success. Customers relate to a brand, and it affects how they feel about they experience they have when…

Pizza Brands to Watch in 2023

We are honored to introduce the 2023 class of “Pizza Brands to Watch” and we look forward to finding out who makes future lists.

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Huey Magoo’s Selects Qu to Achieve Aggressive Growth Plans with Unified Commerce & Ordering

Qu has been selected by Huey Magoo’s to power all locations for the rapidly expanding chicken tenders brand that currently operates over 40 restaurants in…