Illinois Restaurant Association forms council to help demystify ACA

July 7, 2015

In an effort to demystify complex legislation and expertly guide its members regarding the Affordable Care Act, the Illinois Restaurant Association has formed…

Posh Tomato seeking franchisees to develop high-profile locations

July 7, 2015

Looking to bring its ultra-thin crust, brick oven pies to a broader audience nationwide, Posh Tomato is actively seeking franchisees to open restaurants in the…

Butterball releases turkey breakfast ideas in wake of growing restaurant trend

July 7, 2015

Breakfast remains the industry’s fastest growing daypart, with Mintel expecting the market to grow by more than $10 billion in the next five years.

Customers demand targeted, relevant marketing messages

by Vic Mahadevan — CEO, Punchh

When blended, data on purchases, frequency, preferences, social media activity forms a 360-degree customer profile that can be used to build a long-term…

Webinar offers tips on balancing POS tax-exempt processes, customer service

July 6, 2015

Not only is there potential to frustrate a loyal customer, but an inefficient tax-exempt POS process can draw audit scrutiny and big fines. Free live webinar…

Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza going to Disney

July 6, 2015

Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza will open a new restaurant at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World Resort at Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

How the growth of gluten-free pizza will shape customer marketing

With a handle on how your customers are reacting to the changing times, you’ll be able to tackle the gluten-free craze – wherever it may go – without issue.

How to increase revenue in your restaurant without sacrificing customer service

Finding ways to boost profitability while still retaining your customer base is quite possible: it’s just a matter of adding perceived value to your restaurant…

Memphis foodservice operators recognized for contributions to health

July 6, 2015

Establishments recognized as REAL are those that meet criteria such as the use of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, healthy preparation methods, moderate…

4 ways to win with in-store marketing

by Kent Barkouras — EVP Restaurant Solutions, Primary Color Systems

No matter what other problems your restaurant faces, if you can consistently get enough people in the door those problems ultimately will not matter. High…

Villa Italian Kitchens partners with Monin to offer customizable drinks

July 2, 2015

Villa Italian Kitchen is allowing guests to customize their drinks by letting them add a "Flavor Shot" of Monin Gourmet Flavoring to any fountain beverage…

Webinar to focus on customer traffic, conversion insight

July 2, 2015

Traffic and conversion data can be priceless if a retailer understands how to use it to drive sales, engage with shoppers and boost marketing. An expert will…

Catering workshop intends to help restaurants grow sales

July 2, 2015

The Catering Institute is offering its second Catering Sales Management Workshop.

Most pizza lovers are health-conscious female millennials

July 2, 2015

The study found that 35 percent of Americans go out for pizza and buy frozen pizza at the store every month.

Tech in a box: How Dickey's uses big data to target marketing strategies

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

During "Tablets: When, Where, Why and How" at the ICX Summit in Chicago, Dickey's discussed its custom-developed business intelligence service called Smoke…

NRA: Expansion likely for restaurant industry

July 1, 2015

The restaurant industry outlook is positive and business owners are optimistic about improving sales in the next several months.

Restaurant group wants feds to revamp proposed overtime policy proposal

July 1, 2015

The proposed new federal overtime rules are not sitting well with the National Council of Chain Restaurants.

Rave's Randy Gier named Southwest's Entrepreneur of the Year

July 1, 2015

EY has named Randy Gier its Entrepreneur Of The Year for the Southwest region.

Customer satisfaction drops for QSR, pizza chains, climbs for fast casuals, full service

July 1, 2015

Customers are less satisfied with fast food as their discretionary income improves and preferences shift in favor of quality over price, according to new data…

3 ways to prep for the ban on trans fat

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Foodservice operators can prepare for the June 6 ban by taking a few necessary steps.