Pandemic pushes home coffee consumption, sustains interest in gourmet products

July 29, 2021

At-home coffee consumption jumped from 73% to 81% during the pandemic over foodservice coffee consumption, according to research from The NPD Group.

Company behind burger-flipping robot beefs up leadership

July 28, 2021

Miso Robotics, the company behind a number of foodservice kitchen production robotics products, like the modified Flippy machines used at some White Castle…

Hungry Howie's grows northeast Tennessee presence

July 28, 2021

Hungry Howie's Pizza has opened a Tennessee store – its fifth location in Jefferson City, a news release said.

Pizza Hut drops 1st 'streetwear' collection

July 28, 2021

Pizza Hut is coming is launching its first limited edition capsule collection, Pizza Hut Tastewear, the brand's take on streetwear like track suits and slides…

Canada's restaurant count dropped by 5K in 2020

July 28, 2021

Before the pandemic, Canada's restaurant count held steady at 66,000 units going back to 2016, but then 2020 happened, and the industry lost 5,000 units. That…

How restaurants can build a better digital presence

by Mark Tina

These three factors are key to making your restaurant's digital services produce many happy returns.

Hunt Brothers Pizza hits 30-year mark with 8,000-plus stores

July 27, 2021

Nashville, Tennessee-based Hunt brothers is lighting the candles on its 30th birthday cake this morning – a feat realized as the chain racks up more than 8,00…

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Cardlytics

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Automated pizza kitchen company proceeds toward crowdfunding period

July 27, 2021

Automated pizza kitchen company, Basil Street, said it has successfully completed a pilot of its system and is now launching its official Regulation A+ filing…

Marco's launches pizza versions of 2 Northeast US flavor favorites

July 27, 2021

Marco's Pizza is launching a pair of LTOs that pay tribute to some of the great handheld dishes of the Northeastern U.S. in its The Philly and The Buffalo…

Bar Rescue’s Jon Taffer relays ways to ignite your dine-in 'atmosphere'

In this free webinar, Bar Rescue's Jon Taffer gives restaurateurs the scoop on how what you're playing on your in-store TV monitors affects your bottom line.

Hunt Brothers Pizza brings back Chicken Bacon Ranch pie

July 26, 2021

In its seventh time back, Hunt Brothers chicken bacon ranch pies are again available as LTOs starting today at its convenience chain-based stores, a news…

The 'Domino's effect': Company's stock price surge sets off 'chain' reaction

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

Domino's better-than-expected earnings report last Thursday morning set off a wave of optimism among investor in its competitors too.

Leaders of Spinato's Pizza, King's Pizza Pronto reveal online ordering tips

July 23, 2021

Online ordering has been crucial to the success of Spinato's Pizzeria and Family Kitchen, based in Arizona, as well as West Virginia start-up King's Pizza…

Domino's CEO: Worker shortfall adding 'minute or 2' to delivery times

July 23, 2021

Domino's CEO Rich Allison Thursday said aloud what most of us already know by now if we order anything delivered — wait times are increasing. Allison said on…

Donatos seeks to widen Tennessee footprint

July 23, 2021

Ohio-based, Donatos Pizza, is hoping to increase its numbers in the Volunteer State of Tennessee, especially around Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville and…

Fat Brands closes biggest restaurant franchisor deal this year

July 23, 2021

Fat Brands Inc. has closed a franchisor deal by acquiring Global Franchise Group for $442.5 million from Serruya Private Equity and Lion Capital, a news…

Summit attendees, sponsors working together to help Atlanta's homeless

Over 300 attendees will spend an hour filling 1,500 bags with essential items for the homeless during the Community Give Back Party at the Restaurant…

Streaming TV for Restaurants that Bar Rescue’s Jon Taffer Swears By

What are your diners watching in-restaurant? Brands that help their customers laugh, clink their beer mugs and just plain ol’ enjoy each other’s company, are…

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Intwine

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