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.

Pita Pit rebranding

April 15, 2024

Pita Pit, a Mediterranean concept specializing in made-to-order pita sandwiches based in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, is rebranding to restore its former cult…

Chipotle awarding digital currency to TEKKEN 8 players

April 8, 2024

Chipotle Mexican Grill is partnering with TEKKEN 8, the latest installment of the fighting game franchise from Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., to…

Cheba Hut collabs with Cypress Hill

April 4, 2024

Homies nationwide will go "Insane in the Brain" when they hear about the partnership between Cheba Hut and rap group Cypress Hill to celebrate their favorite…

Chipotle, Dog Haus among fast casuals giving freebies on National Burrito Day

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

National Burrito Day is April 4. Here's what some fast casuals are offering up for the annual celebration.

Fully-Loaded Restaurant Operations Platform Optimized for Independent Restauranteurs’ Profitability

Table Needs’ all-in-one solution unifies restaurant technology and business services for quick service restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, and food trucks.

TikTok a powerful call-to-action tool for restaurant operators

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Three TikTok experts led a panel discussion on using the social media platform at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Kansas City.

Slice House by Tony Gemignani takes top honors at Pizza Marketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers event

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Slice House has awarded over 139 franchise agreements since the brand began franchising last year.

Table Needs Launches Restaurant Marketing Services for US-based Food Trucks, Coffee Shops, and Quick Service R

Now Available: Digital Marketing Designed to Help More Restaurants Reach Profitability

The Habit launches 'Grown-Up Meal'

March 13, 2024

The Habit Burger Grill has unveiled a Grown-Up Meal, citing a study it commissioned that showed 75% of Americans approved of adults ordering from kids' menus…

How to deal with a bad Yelp review

Joshua Chapman reveals the best way to respond to bad reviews.

Naf Naf rolls out kids meals

March 8, 2024

To please its younger guests, Chicago-based Naf Naf Grill has created Build-Your-Own Kids Meals. Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all children's menus.