Diving deeper: Looking beyond sales for improved restaurant marketing

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

At the Restaurant Marketing Workshop in Boston from June 2 to 3, panelists will discuss how to do a deep dive into your brand's marketing and menu decisions.

Yum Brands takes flight in Q1 as KFC fuels global ascent

by Amy Sorter — Writer and Editor, Connect Media

Taco Bell also posted strong first-quarter results, with U.S. same-store sales increasing 8% quarter over quarter and 18% over a two-year period.

Burger King to launch limited-time menu inspired by upcoming Star Wars movie

Burger King will launch a limited-time menu on May 4 to promote the upcoming theatrical release of "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu," according to a press…

How The Red Chickz brought true Nashville soul to the West Coast

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Shawn Lalehzarian, co-founder of the West Coast Nashville hot chicken brand The Red Chickz about the brand's aesthetic, creative menu and outstanding operations.

4 Reasons your restaurant’s AI initiative will probably fail

by Luke Fryer — CEO & Founder, Harri

To truly succeed in hospitality, AI must move beyond retroactive dashboards and cost-cutting to become a real-time, integrated "operational co-pilot" that empowers managers to proactively solve scheduling, compliance, and demand challenges during the heat of a shift.

Rethinking Peak Performance in the Digital Restaurant Era

Traditional performance metrics such as ticket time and drive-thru speed measure efficiency but fail to capture the full guest experience. Many organizations detect problems only after they begin affecting customer loyalty. Leading restaurant brands are adopting a new approach: Unified Experience Management® (UXM).