Chipotle, Rally’s, Noodles & Company execs talk increasing drive-thru experience

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Drive-thru innovation and the customer experience was the focus of a panel discussion at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit held this month in…

Bonchon, Asian Box, Zoup Eatery leaders discuss hiring, retention best practices

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Hiring and retention remains a critical issue plaguing the restaurant industry today. A panel of experts at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit…

Mask mandate back on in Philadelphia

April 18, 2022

Indoor masks are back in play in Philadelphia for indoor spaces, including restaurants, due to a spike in COVID-19 infections.

NRA urges support of SMB COVID funding bill

April 6, 2022

The National Restaurant Association is urging support of a $48 billion dollar small business COVID-19 funding bill, called S.4008 – Small Business COVID Relief…

Putting a face to faceless transactions: Four ways to maintain invaluable connections with customers

The famous theme song from “Cheers” perfectly put words to the ultimate rapport restaurants want with their customers. These days, though, building a…

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2022 State of Digital for Restaurants

We recently conducted our 3rd Annual State of Digital survey for Fast Casual and QSR concepts with over 25 locations. This report highlights 2021 performance…

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Panda Express celebrates Lunar New Year with specialty campaign

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Panda Express, a 2,200-unit family-owned American Chinese brand, has created a specialty game just in time for the Lunar New Year. Kevin Holmes, executive…

Pandemic causes PizzaLeah to pivot

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Leah Scurto opened her pizzeria, PizzaLeah, in Sonoma County, California just days before the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown hit the state. That caused Scurto to…

Israeli McDonald’s kiosk requires guests to have vaccination certificate

January 10, 2022

A McDonald's order kiosk in Israel requires guests to have a COVID vaccination certificate in order to be served, according to a social media video reported by…

Philadelphia to require COVID vaccine for indoor dining

December 14, 2021

Philadelphia is the latest city to require proof of vaccination inside dining establishments. Diners will have to show their vaccination card and a government…

Canadian restaurant visits down; off-premise dining rising

November 30, 2021

Online and physical visits to Canadian restaurants and foodservice outlets were flat in the year ending Sept. 2021, compared to a year ago when traffic was…

How to retain restaurant staff during a hiring crisis

As an employer, being perfectly staffed to meet demand is one of your top priorities. Continue reading for six ways to retain your staff during a hiring crisis.

Black Box Intelligence: Promising Insights for the QSR Industry

Black Box Intelligence shares findings on sales recovery from data spanning the last two years, as well as the challenges restaurants are still facing during…

Why small businesses can’t hire new employees and what they can do about it

Read on to learn why hiring is an issue across the country and what you can do to overcome these obstacles.

The Great Restaurant Resurgence

POS and digital ordering data indicates a sustained recovery for the Quick Service and Fast Casual Restaurant segments after re-opening, across in-store …

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Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 in the Supply Chain

Even a moderate supply chain disruption can have a serious impact on a company’s future. An autonomous screening process can help minimize the risk.

Vaccine mandate takes effect January 4 for large businesses

November 4, 2021

The Biden administration's vaccine mandates for businesses with more than 100 employees, healthcare workers and federal contractors is set to take effect…

Deputy launches shift worker engagement feature

Helping managers understand how teams are feeling.

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.

Protect the Hourly Workforce and Keep Businesses Open with Deputy’s Schedule Safely Checklist

To help the business community navigate the latest mandates and keep their staff safe, today, Deputy – leading scheduling and timekeeping software company – is…