Chip Cookies bakes up plans for 500 stores in 5 years

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Chip Cookies has 10 units in Utah and Idaho. The brand's leadership plans to open 500 stores in the next five years.

Hopdoddy, Taco Bell, BurgerFi, El Pollo Loco execs keynoting Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Leaders will chat about how they are handling labor shortages, supply chain delays and higher food costs during the CEO Roundtable at the annual Fast Casual…

The Original Rainbow Cone franchising after 96 years

The Original Rainbow Cone is a Chigaco-based line of ice cream shops. Now on its third generation of ownership, the granddaughter of the founder is ready to…

Post-pandemic coffee demand taking flight

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The coffee industry has a big opportunity to promote out-of-home coffee given the consumer's rising coffee appreciation.

Post-pandemic, consumers want their coffee more than ever

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The coffee industry has a big opportunity to promote out-of-home coffee given the consumer's rising coffee appreciation.

Restaurants shouldn't be afraid to use data to improve business

by Kevin Damask — Editor, Digital Signage Today

In 2019, restaurateur Dan Burkhard co-created Menu, a digital platform to help restaurants increase sales. In this interview with Digital Signage Today…

Blaze Pizza CEO: Pizzaverse tech still growing, staffing can be addressed

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

During the Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit, Blaze Pizza CEO Mandy Shaw addressed the rise in technology and current staffing challenges.

What does the future hold for digital displays in restaurants?

by Kevin Damask — Editor, Digital Signage Today

With customers getting comfortable with interactive technology, there's a bright future for digital displays. Restaurants, however, will need to adapt to the…

Wicked Lick has cheeky concept, begins franchising

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Key West's Wicked Lick is a single-unit ice cream shop. Here's how its owners plan to franchise the brand.

How to fight supply chain issues in foodservice

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Supply chain issues continue to plague both operators and distributors. Consider these tips to help ease the pain.

How to handle extreme customization in restaurant apps, websites

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Apps and websites have grown more intuitive and better working, but what do you do when you've got a customer who's over customizing his or her order? These…

Webinar deep dives into restaurant recovery data

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

The restaurant industry is slowly recovering. R.J. Hottovy of Placer deep-dives into the statistics and offers a glimpse into the mechanisms behind the…

White Castle among businesses utilizing AI

by Kevin Damask — Editor, Digital Signage Today

While the use of artificial intelligence has grown throughout several industries in recent years, there is still a great deal of mystery surrounding AI. A…

Webinar to show how two restaurant owners solved their sales tax dilemmas

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Got problems with your taxes? A free webinar sponsored by DAVO will teach attendees a bevy of tax-related solutions.

Experts offer up tips for making loyalty programs work well

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Restaurants often make these common mistakes when it comes to customer loyalty programs.

Restaurant chain shares insight on successful e-commerce software strategy

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

A free webinar offers e-commerce software deployment insight from fast casual concept Vapiano and advice from Intel and Menu Technologies.

8 loyalty program mistakes restaurants make

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Loyalty programs can be a tricky business. Avoid these common mistakes when crafting and deploying your customer rewards program.

A&W training program gives franchisees leg up

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A&W has a new training program designed to help franchisees get their footing before working in their own stores. The company has a new director of training…

Restaurant technology takes center stage at Elevate Awards

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

ICXA honored Elevate Award winners at the 2022 Interactive Customer Experience Summit in Columbus, Ohio.

Learn why high oleic soybean oil is a win-win for restaurants, diners

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Soybean oil is the leading edible oil on the global landscape and the latest innovation from the U.S. soy industry. The big reason? It’s proving valuable…