Restaurant leaders share insight on top challenges, how to succeed

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel talk at Networld Media Group's Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit focused on restaurant leadership development and experts shared insight on…

Edible partners with Atlanta college for training, jobs

July 21, 2021

Atlanta-based, Edible has teamed up with the city's Morris Brown College, to provide direct training and job opportunities for its hospitality and global…

Edible founder funds Babson College franchise institute creation

July 13, 2021

Wellesley, Massachusetts' Babson College said it has launched the Tariq Farid Franchise Institute thanks to a gift from the founder of Atlanta-based Edible…

Edible signs on licensing agency for product category expansion

July 13, 2021

Edible said Brand Central will now serve as its licensing agency to bring the company's products into new product categories, according to a news release.

Edible intros design prototype with 'theater-like experiences'

May 28, 2021

Edible is rolling out a fresh design prototype for its stores that it said focuses on giving its customers a "theater-like experience," while enhancing service…

Ghosts in Edible's 'machine' will drive brand's growth

April 29, 2021

Edible has opened a delivery-only ghost kitchen to help San Jose-area stores meet delivery needs, a news release said. Multi-unit operator Jeffrey Zhang owns…

Edible's 1st 'manage-to-own' candidate takes over Florida store

April 6, 2021

Edible said the brand's first candidate in its Manage-To-Own (MTO) program, Tony Herlong, has taken the reins of his first store after completing the company's…

Edible adds cupcakes, cooking classes

April 2, 2021

In plenty of time for Mother's Day on May 9, delivered gift e-commerce company, Edible, has not only added cupcakes to its Bakeshop lineup, but is also…

1st Edible ghost kitchen scares up a lot of business

March 15, 2021

Edible, which just wrapped up "record-breaking" Valentine's Day sales, opened the brand's first ghost kitchen in February in Tucker, Georgia with tremendous…

Domino's promotes executive to leadership team

March 15, 2021

Frank Garrido has been promoted to executive vice president, U.S. operations and support, at Domino's Pizza Inc. Garrido, who had previously served as a senior…

Edible, performers make 'beautiful music together'

March 11, 2021

Since the launch of its music platform in May last year, Edible, a deliverable eCommerce brand, has published original music from 25 up-and-coming artists…

4 leading QSR women discuss how things are, how they want them to be

Female leaders across quick-service today know they owe a lot to their predecessors for the positions they've attained today. But that doesn't mean they're…

Edible names CFO

January 7, 2021

Edible parent company, Edible Brands, has named Carey Malloy as chief financial officer, who will oversee financial operations as the chain moves into what a…

QSR execs reveal how COVID-19 has changed leadership styles

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

The last pandemic-stricken year has levied a literal cascade of slings and arrows at QSR leaders, which has seriously altered the way they are doing their…

Edible launches nationwide 'bakeshop'

September 25, 2020

Fresh fruit arrangement brand, Edible, is moving into baked goods, with the launch of Edible Bakeshop, beginning with a little something inspired by fall …

Edible's FruitFlowers: Have your flowers, eat them, too

August 26, 2020

Edible is adding flowers to the mix. The fresh fruit QSR and gifting franchisors aid this week that it was expanding into the floral space with a nationwide…

Edible promotes pair to operations leadership

June 17, 2020

Edible has expanded its operations team by promoting two in-house executives to what the brand sees as key operating roles moving forward. Former Executive…

Edible launches 'manage-to-own' program after 61% April same-store sales spike

May 20, 2020

Fresh fruit arrangement retailer and QSR company, Edible, has launched its "Manage-To-Own" program as a path for hands-on operators to become franchisees.

Edible bears record-setting Mom's Day 'fruit'

May 14, 2020

Edible reports that it recorded a massive 36% increase in sales on Mother's Day this year over last this past Sunday, when the brand fulfilled a record-setting…

QSR DIY kits: Cure for COVID-19-induced 'cabin fever?

Taco shops want you to toss taco parties, while ice cream parlors hope their do-it-yourself sundaes will melt your heart. DIY kits are proving to be a new…