Dunkin' salutes those who served

November 6, 2020

For the second year, Dunkin' will salute U.S. veterans on their designated day of honor, Nov. 11, with a free doughnut of any choice with no purchase necessary…

Wendy's promotes SVP to US COO

November 6, 2020

Ajmani (photo provided) Wendy's has named Deepak Ajmani as its U.S. COO, the company disclosed in its Q3 earnings call this week. He had previously…

Fears of 2nd coronavirus wave halt October restaurant sales

November 6, 2020

Despite October being the best month for restaurant same-store sales growth since February, the latest resurgence of COVID-19 is not portending well for the…

Is mobile solving the wait-time problem for restaurant brands?

by Emil Davityan — CEO and co-founder, Bluedot

These days of COVID-19 make it clear that customers will not stand for restaurant brands that make them wait. Limited-service restaurateurs that intend to…

Fast casual leaders talk gender inclusivity, how females can advance

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

There are more women than ever working in the fast casual industry, but it's still quite far from being a 50-50 gender split. Three female leaders share…

Is your brand WILD-worthy?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

FastCasual has teamed up with Messner Reeves to create a certification program - Women In the Lead - recognizing restaurant brands that strive to include women…

Take part in the roundtable: 'How to Design a Technology Strategy for your Restaurant'

Join the discussion the afternoon of Nov. 10 to get the latest expertise on designing a solid tech strategy for your restaurant for the road ahead.

Auntie Anne's, McAlister's parent adds HR leader to board

November 5, 2020

Focus Brands, the parent company of Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, Moe's Southwest Grill, McAlister's Deli and Schlotzsky's, has appointed Barbara L.

How COVID-19 is pushing, pulling delivery driver income

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

It seems counterintuitive that restaurant delivery driver income has fallen since April amidst a pandemic that makes their services more critical than ever…

Wendy’s boosts Q3 sales and margins, raises dividend

November 4, 2020

The Wendy's Co. revenues for the third quarter ending Sept. 27, 2020, were $452.2 million, a 3.3% gain over the $437.9 million for last year's third quarter…

REEF raises $1B to go beyond parking lot hubs

November 4, 2020

REEF, a ghost kitchen provider with over 4,500 parking lot and garage locations in the U.S, has secured two deals totalling $1 billion to help it expand…

2020 Perfect Pitch winner: We make a 'damn good biscuit'

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

Louisville, Kentucky-based Biscuit Belly took the top honor during the Fast Casual Executive Summit 'Perfect Pitch' competition, beating out three other…

[Fast Casual Executive Summit 2020] How the Top Performing Restaurants Are Igniting Profitability Growth After COVID

Bob Michelson, President, SVP Customer Success for UPshow presents 4 proven strategies that can be immediately deployed to boost employee productivity…

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Sonic LTO 'shakes' up espresso-lovers

November 3, 2020

Sonic is hitting the nation's super-sized contingent of espresso and sweets lovers with a double-whammy this month with Espresso Shakes LTO. The super-charged…

The lowdown on upcoming menu trends: McAlister's, Ike's, other restaurateurs weigh in

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

On the menu trend flavor front, searing "heat" is turning to smoke, while coffee is sliding over to make room for tea, and customers are trading in exotic…

[Fast Casual Executive Summit 2020] Where Do You Stand in the ‘New Era’ of Third-Party Delivery

This webinar will not only discuss who the key players are in delivery and the recent changes but will also teach attendees how to take advantage of…

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[Fast Casual Executive Summit 2020] Where Do You Stand in the ‘New Era’ of Third-Party Delivery

This webinar will not only discuss who the key players are in delivery and the recent changes but will also teach attendees how to take advantage of…

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[Fast Casual Executive Summit 2020] Uncovering Supply Chain Hacks

Scaling your brand is not possible without a solid supply chain in place, but the word, “solid” often means expensive and immobile. But does it have to be?

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[Fast Casual Executive Summit 2020] Don't Do Business Like a Rookie

Whether you are a seasoned restaurant operator or new to the business, it’s always best to learn from other people’s mistakes instead of making your own.

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[Fast Casual Executive Summit 2020] Calculating the Value of Mobile Ordering and Payment

A panel of veterans from Del Taco Restaurants, Starbird & Culinary Edge Ventures, Coolgreens, and Junzi Kitchen who have introduced mobile technology will…

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