Craveworthy acquires Sigri Indian BBQ

May 2, 2024

Craveworthy Brands, a restaurant platform company that owns Bd's Mongolian Grill, Genghis Grill and several other brands, has acquired New Jersey-based Sigri…

Shake Shack beats Q1 profit expectations

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

May 2, 2024

Shake Shack said Thursday that it beat first-quarter profit expectations, nudging shares up 1.6%, despite revenue coming up short of the $291 million predicted…

FastCasual producing restaurant catering workshop with Erle Dardick’s OPGA

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The Restaurant Catering Workshop will provide a blueprint for restaurant operators focused on catapulting catering sales.

Salad Collective, Longboards, Hawaiian Bros. leaders offer insight into Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Brand leaders spoke to Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit held in Kansas City in March.

How O'Charley's & 99 Restaurants Drive Profits Through Energy Management Outsourcing

Join us for an insightful webinar showcasing the impact of energy savings technology on sustainability and business outcomes. Discover how Ninety-Nine and…

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…

ICX Summit celebrates 8th year this September

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

The ICX Summit kicks off Sept. 9-11 in Charlotte, North Carolina, with notable keynotes and panelists on a wide range of retail customer experience topics.

Gold & Silver Plate Awards honoring foodservice standouts

April 25, 2024

Eight executives offering food-away-from-home services will be honored next month at The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association's 70th annual Gold…

Nekter co-founder reveals growth strategies, leadership tips

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Alexis Parra, co-founder and chief visionary officer of Nekter Juice Bar, discusses how the industry has changed over the past decade and her vision for the…

How location intelligence can help restaurants identify, cater to customers

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, talks to Charles Wetzel, CEO of Kalibrate…

Noodles franchisee adding 10 locations

April 19, 2024

Noodles & Co has signed a deal with DND Group Inc. to acquire six restaurant locations and open a total of 10 new restaurants to the Portland, Oregon, area.

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.

5 ways to treat employees like family

April 16, 2024

Temoc Morfin, founder and CEO of Cilantro Taco Grill, said when employees feel valued, the entire business and its customers benefit.

Networld Media Group partnering with The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association

Fast Casual’s parent company aligns with IFMA to bring the food-away-from-home ecosystem closer together.

SynergySuite Secures Platinum & Silver Accolades at the 2024 TITAN Business Awards

The Titan Awards Unveils 2024 Winners, SynergySuite amongst Honorees

Best Practices When Seeking New Restaurant Locations

Although there are no guarantees that a new location will be a success, choosing the right location can increase the chances dramatically. Download this white…

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How Labeling Technology is Tackling Common QSR Challenges

Hear from Star Micronics experts, Bill Shuff and John Maieli as they explored significant labeling solutions play in optimizing online ordering and enhancing…

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Long John Silver’s, Blaze Pizza, Slim Chickens execs talk expansion, real estate

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurants executives from Long John SIlver's, Moxie, Slim Chickens and Blaze Pizza talked about expansion and the state of restaurant real estate at the…

How music affects restaurant foot traffic, revenue

by Ola Sars — Founder, CEO and Chairman, Soundtrack Your Brand

Nearly 80% of people notice the music being played in restaurants and research has proven music has a lasting impact on consumer spending habits.

Restaurant labeling often overlooked task in QSRs

March 28, 2024

Labeling in the kitchen is an important task that can help keep a restaurant in the black as it can improve order accuracy and enhance back-of-the-house…