McD's franchisee, workers settle in 'dog diaper' COVID mask lawsuit

August 13, 2021

A California-based McDonald's franchise location has settled out of court following legal action brought by several employees that alleged the store owner…

Policy experts discuss restaurant compliancy changes

Navigating your way through the maze of restaurant health and safety regulations hasn't gotten any easier as the pandemic has eased. In fact, according to one…

NRA raises concerns on NYC restaurant vaccination rule

August 3, 2021

New York City's requirement, announced Tuesday, that restaurants check for vaccination proof of customers wanting to eat indoors is drawing more than one…

How to Keep Your Customers Safe in a Post-Pandemic World

As more Americans get vaccinated and dine-in restrictions lessen, restaurants are preparing for traffic increases.

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Outdoor Kiosks Provide New Revenue Stream for Businesses

Though the pandemic is subsiding, restrictions are loosening and the world is gradually returning to a state of normalcy, many of those kiosks that had…

Women in Marketing: A Fireside Chat with &Pizza & Gimbal

In this fireside chat, Gimbal's VP of Marketing, Liz Weinsten and &Pizza's Head of Marketing, Charae Carter Jenkins discuss everything from the meaning behind…

The Ultimate Guide to Accessorizing the Point of Sale

Discover the must-have POS accessories that can boost efficiency and profitability for any business.

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Five Tips for Getting a Restaurant Up, Running and Positioned for Success

The process of getting a restaurant up, running and positioned for success – particularly nowadays – can be a daunting task. Here are five tips for achieving a…

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White Castle offers free sweet to vaccinated customers

April 23, 2021

White Castle is donating a sweet treat to customers vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus.

The 2021 Dining Report

People are already in a new normal, and restaurants should expect to join them - and stay there. This is the exclusive report that shows you how.

Dining in 2021: How It Started, How It's Going. What's Next.

The pandemic has no doubt taken its toll on restaurants, but while thousands are struggling, others are reporting gains.

Effective Restaurant Design for Today & Beyond

Site layout is key for quick service restaurants in the ongoing and post COVID 19 pandemic.

4 major QSR leaders break down 3 new industry imperatives

by Jim Hardeman — CPO, CMX (ComplianceMetrix)

QSR leaders may compete for market share, but they are pretty much in lock-step with each other when it comes to their feelings about how the last year has…

Bad February weather proves stormy for restaurant transaction activity

March 11, 2021

Severe weather in many areas of the U.S. in February didn't do much to resuscitate restaurant customer transactions at major chains which were already…

Has food become secondary to foodservice?

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

Being a restaurant customer today involves many considerations beyond just the food itself. In fact, at least one group of forecasters said the food is…

20 Fast Casual Brands to Watch in 2021

Although the pandemic has forced thousands of brands — old and new — to shutter, the newbies on our list of “20 Fast Casual Brands to Watch” are finding ways…

Free vaccination plan available for restaurant brands

February 25, 2021

StrasGlobal, a provider of contract operations, has developed a comprehensive vaccination plan that business may download at…

SBA to have exclusive PPP loan application for small firms

February 22, 2021

Businesses with less than 20 employees can apply for coronavirus relief for 14 days starting Wednesday, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.

How cleaner QSR air keeps customers coming back

by Todd DeMonte

COVID-19 has ushered in a new and completely unseen enemy for QSR operators in airborne pathogens, which customers fully expect operators to do something about…

Dog Haus opening virtual restaurant in Central Austin

February 17, 2021

Dog Haus Gourmet has opened a virtual restaurant in Austin, Texas, according to a press release.