4 ways Just Salad is helping the planet

April 18, 2022

Just Salad, a fast casual concept with a mission to make everyday health and sustainability possible, has released its Annual Impact Report detailing its…

Smoothie King offering subscription service

April 14, 2022

Smoothie King is joining brands like Panera Bread and Taco Bell by offering a subscription model.

P.Pole Pizza opens in Miami

April 14, 2022

Miami-based P.Pole Pizza has opened in Miami in a South Beach neighborhood, according to a press release.

Wingzone, Capriotti's growing strong in Q1

April 13, 2022

Despite the challenges that the pandemic created for the restaurant industry, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone have fired up development efforts since…

Market disruptions: An opportunity to enhance your brand experience

April 12, 2022

Everyone in the restaurant industry is facing multiple pressures in the post pandemic era. Given the challenges of labor shortages, supply chain disruptions…

5 ways emerging brands can ease supply chain challenges like big chains

Bob Andersen, president of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, a 21-unit fast casual concept, shares tips on managing the details of procurement.

Mobile apps, online pay option may spur restaurant spend

April 11, 2022

More than half of restaurant patrons view mobile apps (56%) and the ability to pay online (57%) as features that would lead them to spend more and 40% are very…

Examining alternatives to raising menu prices

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In the second part of a two-part series on raising prices, we examine how much is too much and potential alternatives to increasing prices.

How Forecasting and Labor Schedules Affect the Bottom Line

At the end of the day, restaurants are businesses. Every piece of data that your restaurant generates holds the power to increase or decrease revenue—to…

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How Oath Pizza's refresh is modernizing its operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Oath Pizza was founded in 2015 and is already undergoing a rebrand. Learn what's behind the brand refresh and how it will affect the company's future.

Food prices soar to record setting level worldwide

April 8, 2022

Russia's war on Ukraine is driving food prices to hit the highest ever levels, according to the U.N. and data from the Food and Agriculture Organization's…

TalentReef Announces Partnership with Snagajob Marketplace

TalentReef, a leading provider of talent management solutions purpose-built to support high volume, location-based hourly hiring, today announced their newest…

NRA applauds House passage of $42M restaurant relief package

April 7, 2022

The House of Representatives approved a $55 billion relief package Thursday that includes $2 billion for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.

Using modern marketing tips to get the most from loyalty programs

April 7, 2022

Customer loyalty programs are at the forefront of the restaurant industry like never before. In the past, gathering email addresses to send promotions was a…

Federal Donuts lands funding from Duck Donuts investor

April 6, 2022

Federal Donuts, a Philadelphia-based fast casual brand serving donuts, fried Chicken and coffee, has received funding from NewSpring Franchise. The firm has…

Restaurant group pushes Congress to pass fund replenishment program

April 6, 2022

The National Restaurant Association has sent a letter to congressional leaders pushing for the passage of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund which could come…

NRA urges support of SMB COVID funding bill

April 6, 2022

The National Restaurant Association is urging support of a $48 billion dollar small business COVID-19 funding bill, called S.4008 – Small Business COVID Relief…

MOD Pizza's latest dessert helps fund employee grants

April 6, 2022

MOD Pizza has released its latest limited-edition "Squad Cake" — a lime-flavored white cake filled with tarte lime cream covered in a white chocolate coating…

Leveraging Market Disruptions to Enhance Your Brand Experience

Restaurants have faced an onslaught of crises and shifting consumer expectations. Within this environment of constant change, how do you ensure that all of…

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What restaurants can learn from e-commerce giants

by Zach Goldstein — CEO and Founder, Thanx

Amazon crushed small retail. Restaurants can escape the same fate by investing in the tools they need to compete with large third-party delivery companies and…