Pokemoto accelerating Philly expansion

September 19, 2022

Pokemoto Hawaiian Poke, owned by Muscle Maker Inc., has signed an agreement with a franchisee in Allentown, Pennsylvania, marking its 45th deal overall and…

POS is Dead, Right?

The “POS is Dead” concept has been trending recently. This topic is not new, and well, it made me curious what people really think – so I conducted a poll on…

Chipotle teams up with NFL stars to launch LTOs

September 7, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill is teaming up with NFL wide receivers CeeDee Lamb, Michael Irvin, Dez Bryant and Drew Pearson to launch a national television commercial…

Chip Cookies bakes up plans for 500 stores in 5 years

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Chip Cookies has 10 units in Utah and Idaho. The brand's leadership plans to open 500 stores in the next five years.

Taking a lunch break benefits diners, restaurants

September 6, 2022

Taking that lunch break, an act nearly 40% of people do occasionally, rarely or never, offers up a slew of benefits to both dining patrons and restaurants.

Thanx teams with Ovation to boost feedback capability

September 1, 2022

Loyalty and guest engagement platform Thanx is partnering with Ovation, an actionable guest feedback platform, to boost real-time customer feedback…

Blaze Pizza markets back-to-school campaign

August 31, 2022

Fast-casual concept Blaze Pizza has announced its Back to School campaign, according to a press release.

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream celebrates two holidays with free pizza

August 30, 2022

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream is highlighting two classic pizzas this September, according to a press release.

Urban Plates partnering with X Games gold medalist

August 30, 2022

Urban Plates, a fast casual restaurant with 17 locations in California, has partnered with six-time world champion and 13-time X Games gold medalist Nyjah…

Givex expands, launches new products during pandemic

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Givex is a technology platform for the hospitality industry. Learn how the brand can help your company thrive with its suites of products.

Dickey's takes 2nd in Brazilian barbecue contest

August 24, 2022

Owners and staff of Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Brazil took second place in the Meatstock BBQ Wars held July 8-10 at the Lucky Wings Arena in Sorocaba, São Paulo…

Chipotle launches lemonade-scented candle

August 16, 2022

To celebrate National Lemonade Day on Aug. 20, Chipotle is launching a lemonade-scented candle inspired by fans who "accidentally" fill their water cups with…

Restaurant gift card sales continue recovery

August 15, 2022

The number of gift cards sold in 2021 increased by 22%, year over year, and sales in the first half of 2022 are just 2% behind the 2021 level.

Cousins Subs rolling out free delivery on weekends

August 8, 2022

Milwaukee-based Cousins Subs is offering customers free delivery on weekends from this Saturday through Sept. 11.

The Unified Commerce Platform Explained: Next Generation Software Architecture for Restaurants

Multi-unit restaurants desperately need unified ordering and fulfillment systems to drive speed, convenience, and personalized experience. A modern commerce…

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Near Restaurant Report Unveils How Consumer Behavior Has Shifted Post-Pandemic/ How Restaurants Can Evolve

The New World of Consumer Behavior: Restaurants 2022 report highlights significant shifts in consumer behavior from the onset of the pandemic to today…

California Tortilla introduces 'saucemelier'

July 25, 2022

California Tortilla, which is also known as Cal Tort, has named Andrew Enriquez of California as its first saucemelier — think of a sommelier but saucier.

Velvet Taco creates backdoor menu

July 25, 2022

Velvet Taco, a Dallas-based fast casual restaurant, has collaborated with Thanx, a provider of guest engagement technology, to create six secret menu items for…

Chipotle fans winning free crypto

July 25, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching an interactive game called "Buy The Dip" that will give away over $200,000 in free crypto as well as promo codes for 1-cent…

5 ways engaging restaurant entertainment can save money, strengthen the bottom line

Digital signage has emerged as an important technological tool in a restaurant’s ability to engage customers. As the solutions continue to evolve, the screens…

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