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, Connect Media

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.

Presented by Mountain Mike's Pizza

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…

Gift card sales up in 2022 though holiday storm hurt biggest sales day

January 6, 2023

The total holiday gift card sales value increased in 2022 though the total number of cards sold decreased and card sales were hurt by a holiday winter storm.

Noodles & Co giving guests mental health tools

January 4, 2023

Noodles & Co. is partnering with BetterHelp, an online therapy platform, to offer guests $1 million in free therapy. Guests, who have never used the…

Nekter powering up 2023

January 3, 2023

Nekter Juice Bar has launched Power 40, a daily boost system designed to flood the body with over 40 of the most vital and powerful vitamins, minerals and…

Sweetgreen launches Green January

January 3, 2023

Sweetgreen has tapped Melissa Wood-Tepperberg, founder of Melissa Wood Health, to help launch Green January, a campaign running through Jan.18 that provides…

Chipotle fans using Snapchat AR lens to earn free guac

January 3, 2023

Chipotle Mexican Grill is kicking off 2023 with seven health-related bowls and a wellness-inspired AR lens on Snapchat to encourage fans to maintain healthy…

NY couple's good deed earns free chicken for 1 year

January 3, 2023

Bb.q Chicken is giving a year's supply of free chicken to a New York couple who hosted 10 stranded South Korean tourists during the recent blizzard in the…