Lower-income households cutting back on restaurant outings

August 22, 2022

Lower-income households are shifting dining habits, likely due to food inflation and a need to reduce food spend, and reducing restaurant visit activity.

Chipotle vs. Panera: How QSRs adapt to generational differences in dining behaviors with unique strategies

Restaurants have adapted to massive shifts in consumer behavior in recent years, but those changes also include generational differences. Across all the top…

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…

Baskin-Robbins inks deal for 25 units in Canada

August 17, 2022

Baskin-Robbins has entered into a deal with franchise operator McMaster Group Holdings for 25 shops in the Vancouver and Calgary, Canada markets, according to…

A&W Teams Up with Jolt to Streamline Operations

A&W Restaurants has partnered with Jolt Software, the leader in digital food safety and operations execution software, for checklist, employee communication…

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

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

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

Inflation, higher menu prices dampen restaurant visit activity

August 3, 2022

Consumers cut back on restaurant visits in the second quarter with physical and online restaurant traffic declining by 2% compared to the same quarter in 2021.

Beyond Meat's stock falls after end of McDonald's McPlant test run

July 29, 2022

McDonald's has ended its test of the widely-anticipated McPlant which uses Beyond Meat plant-based patties. As a result, shares of Beyond Meat fell 6%…

3 ways to recession-proof your restaurant

by Vladik Rikhter — CEO, Zenput

During a recession, some chains seem to still do well. The combination of convenience and lower prices resonate well with financially stressed consumers.

Near Restaurant Report Unveils How Consumer Behavior Has Shifted Post-Pandemic/ How Restaurants Can Evolve

The New World of Consumer Behavior: Restaurants 2022 report highlights significant shifts in consumer behavior from the onset of the pandemic to today…

4 Signs that Your Customer Service Team Needs Additional Training

Every time your staff serves a client quickly, efficiently and courteously, you may be gaining a returning customer. But when crew members are not adequately…

5 ways engaging restaurant entertainment can save money, strengthen the bottom line

Digital signage has emerged as an important technological tool in a restaurant’s ability to engage customers. As the solutions continue to evolve, the screens…

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Wicked Lick has cheeky concept, begins franchising

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

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

What Is Barcode Technology, And How Does It Impact Retailers In 2022?

Barcode scanners have progressed beyond POS checkouts. Learn how they can help your business succeed!

Reduce Turnover on Your Team

High employee turnover has a negative impact on productivity, customer service and team morale. Learn how you can improve employee engagement and reduce…

How Your Phone System Helps Boost Revenue for Your QSR Business

Did you know that the right phone system can help you improve customer service, coach your staff through conversations without the client hearing and even…

How Star Micronics Is Helping Channel Partners Succeed

At Star Micronics, our executive team is always listening. We want to understand the challenges our channel partners face so we can do whatever is in our power…

Maximize Your Revenue with Suggestive Selling

Suggestive selling is one of the most effective ways to increase your store’s revenue and profitability. Even small additions to your customer orders can…

How to build stronger quick-serve restaurant teams

by Brendan Bencharit — Chief Customer Officer, Squadle, Inc

Running a QSR team can be challenging. QSRs with the strongest teams invariably are the most prosperous. Those with strong teams also tend to be the most…

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…