Buona, Rainbow Cone co-branded unit making over $30K daily

May 8, 2023

Chicago brands, Buona and The Original Rainbow Cone, opened a co-branded unit two weeks ago in Valparaiso, Indiana. The 4,900-square-foot location operates on…

Webinar to teach operators how to level up people strategy in 2023

May 8, 2023

Recruitment and retention remain operators' top concerns in the restaurant industry. In a free webinar titled "3 Steps to Level Up Your 2023 People Strategy…

How technology helped chicken brand PDQ build a better experience

May 8, 2023

PDQ, which stands for People Dedicated to Quality, is a fast-casual chicken brand built around chef-driven concepts and mindful ingredients typically found in…

WOWorks, Shipley Do-Nuts, Noodles & Company execs say loyalty programs a must-have

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Panelists Blake Johnson, VP of marketing for Craveworthy Brands, Donna Josephson, CMO of Shiply Do-Nuts, Mark Kreiner, VP of marketing for WOWorks and Stacy…

4 Key Takeaways On Retail Profitability From The 2023 RSPA Retail IT Channel Study

Learn the four main takeaways on retail profitability and business operations insights from the 2023 RSPA Retail IT Channel Study.

Restaurant Data Analytics: The Power of Data-Driven Insights

If businesses want to keep ahead of rapidly evolving trends and consumer preferences it is crucial that the restaurant industry turns to data for insights. In…

Cracking down on the 9th major allergen: sesame

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

It has been interesting to see how brands and manufacturers are handling the ninth major allergen — sesame.

Starbucks percolates solid Q2

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

May 3, 2023

Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan said the chain was focused on advancing technology, enhancing equipment, and streamlining operations.

LG Business Solutions delights QSRs with LG CLOi ServeBot

One autonomous serving robot is delivering support and smiles to restaurant owners, staff, and hungry guests. Named one of Time's Best Inventions of 2022, LG…

Luckin Coffee raises Q1 2023 sales, earnings

May 1, 2023

Luckin Coffee Inc., a pioneer in coffee vending and a competitor to Starbucks in China that returned to growth this year following a 2021 bankruptcy, boosted…

Cinnaholic on a roll to 100 locations

April 27, 2023

Cinnaholic, a customizable cinnamon roll bakery, has opened 87 stores in the U.S. and Canada since launching in 2010 in Atlanta, and is on track to have 10…

Cookie Plug bakes up development deals

April 27, 2023

Cookie Plug has signed multiple development deals to open 50 locations by year's end.

Urban Vegan rebrands as Brick City Vegan

April 27, 2023

With vegan and flexitarian diets rising in popularity, New Jersey-based Brick City Vegan, formerly known as Urban Vegan, is hoping to offer a modernized take…

ICXA announces 2023 Elevate Awards

by Alicia Lavay — Executive Director, ICX Association

Alicia Lavay is Executive Director at the ICX Association. Image provided. "Sometimes when I consider what tremendous consequences come from little…

Chipotle enjoys 'better-than-expected' Q1 earnings

April 25, 2023

Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol had a lot to smile about Tuesday when he reported that Q1 earnings per share were $10.50 vs. $8.92 expected by analysts. Revenue was…

How A Growing Chicken Concept is Driving Results Through a World-Class Customer Experience

Networld Media Group joins Revel Chief Strategy Officer Chris Lybeer and PDQ Chief Operating Officer Eric Knott as they explore using technology as an…

Killer Brownie partners with Nextbite for nationwide delivery

April 24, 2023

The Killer Brownie Co., founded in 1988 within a Miamsburg, Ohio-based grocery store, is now available for delivery nationwide via a partnership with Nextbite…

Starbucks operating 3,500 'green stores'

April 21, 2023

Since launching its 2020 plan to cut carbon, water and waste in half by 2030, Starbucks has transformed over 3,500 cafes into "green stores," and is one-third…

Innovative Foodservice Group buys Foodservice & Restaurant Supply

April 21, 2023

The Innovative Foodservice Group, a Tampa, Florida-based organization consisting of foodservice distributors, has acquired Foodservice & Restaurant Supply…

Just Salad earns B Corp certification

April 20, 2023

Just Salad has earned B Corp certification, which means it completed an extensive review process — administered by B Lab — to assess performance across five…