Bonchon SVP chats about competing in the chicken market, appealing to Americans

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Bonchon SVP of Development Amanda Millikan discusses how the brand's Korean flavors appeal to an American palate and how it fares on the competitive chicken…

Chipotle launches guac-proof lip stain

July 29, 2024

Chipotle Mexican Grill is collaborating with Wonderskin, a cosmetics brand known for its TikTok-viral lip stain, to introduce Lipotle, a guac-proof lip stain.

How to generate food truck profits with location tracking

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Bradley Cooper, editor of Food Truck Operator, spoke with Chris Ruff, CEO and president of Glympse Inc. to discuss more about how food trucks can generate…

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How to be successful in the food truck business

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Patrick Bolanos of Trailer King Builders shares tips on how to get started as a food truck operator and expand.

Ike's opens 100th store

June 20, 2024

Ike's Love & Sandwiches opened its 100th store, which is located in its home city of San Francisco, where it first opened nearly 20 years ago. Nestled in…

Restaurant marketing: 6 ways to win media attention

by Kate Finley — Founder, President, Belle Communication

Earnings reports will always stand out, but even grand openings are no longer a coverage guarantee. When announcements are few and far between or stories fall…

Shake Shack launches summer merch

June 13, 2024

Shake Shack is launching summer merchandise: A T-shirt designed in collaboration with NYC artist Spencer Gabor, a tote bag and a Nalgene water bottle.

Deel Media offers creative solutions for restaurants

Deel Media is an end-to-end digital signage solutions company designed to offer restaurants content solutions, content creation like food photography and the…

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Beyond the POS: HungerRush helps restaurants solve many challenges

FastCasual.com editor Cherryh Cansler caught up with HungerRush's Deepti Mendiratta at the recent National Restaurant Association Show to talk about how the…

GivexEngageAI Offers New Engagement Strategies

Restaurants need to offer unique selling propositions and exceptional customer service. Loyalty programs, personalized marketing, and consistent customer…

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Panera is in its 'Sipping Era'

May 29, 2024

Panera Bread is celebrating its "More is More" Era by giving MyPanera members free access to its Unlimited Sip Club, a daily subscription program, which costs…

IHOP, Potbelly, vPromos execs talk loyalty programs at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurant leaders from IHOP, Potbelly, The European Pizza Company and vPromos spoke about what makes their loyalty programs tick at the Restaurant Franchising…

2024 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers

Innovation, nimbleness and creativity are three words that describe the 2024 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers. Judges used those terms to compare hundreds…

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Loyalty 3.0: Elevating Guest Engagement Through Deeper Insights

Explore Loyalty 3.0 with Qu's latest insights. Discover how data-driven, personalized interactions are revolutionizing restaurant loyalty programs. This…

Paris Hilton starring in Joe & The Juice digital campaign

May 10, 2024

Joe & The Juice has tapped Paris Hilton and her bestie, Alix Earle, to star in the digital campaign, "Get Chic For Breakfast," advertising the chain's…

ICX Summit keynote: Tapping customer engagement drives big shoe brand success

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Neely Woodson Powell, founder of the Charleston Shoe Company, will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming ICX Summit taking place Sept. 9-11 in Charlotte, North…

Panera designs 'bread head' hat fascinator for Derby fans

April 29, 2024

With Kentucky Derby festivities launching this week, Panera Bread has flipped its bread bowl and the outrageous costs of horse-racing hats and fascinators on…

Snackpass Aids Presotea in Overcoming Tech Challenges

Unfortunately, this digital revolution comes with a unique set of challenges. One of the most prevalent hurdles that restaurant operators face is the…

Smalls Sliders creates 'signature color' with Pantone Color Institute

April 18, 2024

Smalls Sliders has launched a signature color, Smorange, thanks to a collaborative effort between the burger brand and the Pantone Color Institute.

The value of loyalty programs for grocery stores

A loyalty program has a positive impact by increasing customer frequency, improving customer retention, growing the average basket, and ensuring profitability.