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

Intwine Connect enables management teams to further stabilize revenue and profit margins by optimizing incoming orders, reducing inventory loss, and…

General Assembly Pizza signs retail deal, expands presence to 80 locations

July 22, 2021

Toronto-based General Assembly Pizza has signed a deal with Fortinos Supermarket which expand the recently launched brand's availability to 80 locations. The…

Domino's Q2 earnings leave analysts expectations in the dust

July 22, 2021

Strong international and U.S. sales growth propelled Ann Arbor, Michigan-based Domino's Pizza into Q2 earnings results of $3.12 per share, exceeding…

Toppers commits to plant-based eating in a big way

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

Chicken and cheese are often considered two of the toughest animal-derived products to replicate the flavor and texture of in plant-based items. But Toppers…

How Penn Station keeps customers safe on, off-premise

July 21, 2021

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

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Chatmeter

Chatmeter's software is the franchise solution for maintaining brand consistency at every location. From listing management to review monitoring, Chatmeter's…

Virtual restaurant network expands brand portfolio

July 21, 2021

Two Mediterranean menus, TZKI and Tza Tza Pitzas, will be the latest brands available via virtual restaurant service Nextbite come late August.

Beyond Meat pledges $15 discount on Chicken Tenders Day

July 21, 2021

Pizza brands, Toppers and Romeo's, are just two restaurant brands that will be offering Beyond Meat's Beyond chicken tenders July 27, known by those who keep…

Cicis does apps of the edible kind

July 21, 2021

Texas-based Cicis is delivering a little South-of-the-border spice to its customers in bite-sized appetizers, called Poppers, available for pick-up or delivery…

Savory Restaurant Fund leader talks creating loyal customers, raving fans

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Alonso Castañeda, VP of brand development and strategy for the Savory Restaurant Fund, shared how the portfolio of brands is harnessing social listening and…

Fantasma Kitchens opening 3 fast casual brands

July 20, 2021

Fantasma Kitchens, a ghost kitchen concept created by chef and restaurateur, Lanny Lancarte, will open in September on the north side of Fort Worth, Texas.

Building Your Brand Experience: Online Ordering Best Practices

Your online ordering site is a crucial part of your restaurant’s business. In this webinar, Brad Brooks of SpeedLine Solutions Inc., Todd Vierra of Spinato’s…

Presented by SpeedLine Solutions

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Rosnet

Founded in 1998, Rosnet has grown into a respected leader in the restaurant technology marketplace with thousands of locations utilizing the company's food…

ICX Association names award winners in interactive customer experience

by David Drain

The Interactive Customer Experience Association presented its annual Elevate Awards during the #ElevateICX Virtual Symposium last week. The awards recognize…

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Immediate

Immediate helps businesses recruit, retain, and engage employees in a rapidly changing job market by providing on-demand pay solutions. Life doesn't wait two…

Sparkfly, Wisely partner on data-driven restaurant loyalty

July 19, 2021

Offer management company, Sparkfly, and restaurant customer intelligence platform, Wisely, have partnered to offer what the companies said are game-changing…

Wheat prices head for the heavens, as most pizza stocks struggle

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

With skyrocketing wheat, gas and cheese prices, this week's commodities report does little to start the week off on a high note for pizza operators.