Restaurant app use rising, consumers ordering less

October 4, 2021

More restaurant customers are tapping mobile devices with one-third (35%) placing more orders on apps compared to three months ago and customers are likely to…

Delivery wars heat up as services turn to OOH advertising

by Kevin Damask — Editor, Digital Signage Today

The delivery service wars — battles between DoorDash, UberEats and Grubhub — have been raging for several years as each brand jockeys for position as the…

TikToker influence growing in restaurant industry

October 1, 2021

TikTok'ers like restaurants and will patronize ones they see on videos.

Consumers still hungry for deals, coupons

October 1, 2021

More than half, 60%, of shoppers are looking for more coupons, discounts and deals to offset higher prices across shopping categories such as apparel…

Get to Know Your New Marketing Partner!

Marketing your business can feel overwhelming when you’re faced with reduced budgets and staffing, ever changing pandemic pivots and an overly competitive…

Any Size, Any Shape, Anywhere

When it comes to multi-unit franchise marketing, there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach. UMI knows that not all franchise locations are cast…

Building Relationships in Local Communities

Lately we’ve been thinking about the intricate web of connections that unites our communities and cities. Helping your franchisees know their trade area means…

To Hug or Not to Hug, that Is the Question

Planning to host an event this summer? You’ve probably already been thinking about ways to ease the transition from online to in-person events.

White Castle, Brooklyn Dumpling Shop to discuss contactless service at one-day virtual event

Susan Carroll-Boser, vice president of technology at White Castle, and Stratis Morfogen, co-founder of Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, will discuss contactless service…

Popeyes planning Virginia, Connecticut locations

September 30, 2021

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is planning stores in Ashburn, Virginia, and Meriden, Connecticut, according to reports. The Burn reports a Popeyes is coming to the…

McDonald's cult favorite returns in November

September 30, 2021

The McRib is coming back, and McDonald's fans are rejoicing, according to a report from CNN, and returning nearly a month earlier than last year.

The Power of Print

At UMI, we understand how essential print is to your business and how crucial meeting deadlines while staying in sync with the newest innovation is.

Heat Up Summer Marketing With UMI

The weather is getting warmer, the sun is out, and new marketing trends are HOT!

Coffee deals abound on National Coffee Day

September 29, 2021

Consumers nationwide can get free coffee today, National Coffee Day, as coffee brands, coffee shops, convenience stores and restaurants are offering coffee…

Sankranti bringing flavors of India to Atlanta area

September 29, 2021

Restaurateur Srinivasa Nimmagadda "Nimms," hoping to make Indian cuisine more mainstream, will open Sankranti, his new fast casual Indian concept in Dunwoody…

Dairy Queen goes cheesy in Texas

September 29, 2021

Dairy Queen is offering a cheesy steak finger menu item, infused with creamy pepper jack cheese, for a limited time in Texas, according to a press release.

Indeed, OpenTable team up to accelerate U.S. restaurant recovery

September 29, 2021

Job site Indeed and reservation company OpenTable are launching a month-long U.S. hiring initiative called Interview Days: Restaurant Jobs, which begins on…

Popeyes bringing back cajun style turkey for Thanksgiving

September 29, 2021

Popeyes is bringing back its Thanksgiving dinner staple, the cajun style turkey, which comes precooked for heating and serving, according to a press release.

Touchless vending and coffee service machines: Success beyond COVID?

September 29, 2021

The customer demand for contactless interaction continues to expand due to the coronavirus pandemic. Thankfully, a number of self-service equipment…

ShiftPixy, Quelliv create laser for restaurants to fight COVID

September 28, 2021

ShiftPixy, Inc., a national staffing enterprise that designs, manages, and sells access to a disruptive platform, has signed an agreement with Quelliv, Inc.…