Business Strategy and Profitability News & Media
Adapting to the new normal: Vendors offer free services to restaurant operators
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Restaurant operators are scurrying to completely revamp operations to meet the needs of a more or less "locked-in" customer through delivery, drive-thru and…
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Sales falling at 70% of US restaurants
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The restaurant industry is reeling, according to the most recent data collected by Black Box Intelligence, and unfortunately, that's expected to increase.
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Trump to restaurant CEOs: 'You’re really going to like what we’re doing'
March 18, 2020
Leaders of some of the biggest names in the QSR and fast casual industries spoke with President Donald Trump Tuesday about their struggles to keep their…
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Amidst the pandemic's pandemonium, restaurants reach out to help
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
There is no doubt that the current pandemic will have a riveting effect on all business, including restaurants. Despite that, some brands are still reaching…
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OneDine to offer free 'tap and go' technology for restaurants
March 16, 2020
OneDine, a restaurant payment technology solutions provider, will waive all setup and transaction fees to help restaurants during the COVID-19 outbreak…
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Pizza stocks join others in freefall
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Before the markets opened this morning, a rough week wrapped up for pizza stocks. But a glimmer of hope did come from one market expert, who coined an acronym…
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Breakfast 'war' pushes restaurant sales up despite COVID-19
March 16, 2020
The breakfast war between QSRs drove U.S. customer transactions up at quick service restaurants despite all the negative impact on the restaurant industry due…
read nowPizza Inn kicks off $1M+ multi-unit incentive program
March 12, 2020
Pizza Inn today announced the roll-out of a major multi-unit incentive program designed to fuel additional buffet growth for the brand.
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How the restaurant industry is staying the course during the pandemic
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
As coronavirus is officially dubbed a pandemic by the World Health Organization, restaurant brands are doing their best to adapt.
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Just when we all needed a break: Pi Day happens
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Anyone with a pulse would probably admit that this has been a rough week, between the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and the growing vitriol of the…
read nowPostmates offers 'contact-less' delivery amid coronavirus concerns
March 9, 2020
Postmates has introduced a feature it has dubbed Dropoff Options, where customers can specify how they choose to receive their deliveries, according to Medium.
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Chuck E Cheese faltering since February
March 9, 2020
Chuck E. Cheese parent company, CEC Entertainment Inc. said its 2019 comp venue sales grew 2.7% over the prior year, including a 2.6% increase n those numbers…
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Coronavirus, Saudi gas price-slashes rock markets at start of trading week
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Markets opened this morning amidst a firestorm of changes caused by both the worsening problems related to the coronavirus and a move by Saudi Arabia to vastly…
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Yum Brands acquires leadership development company to grow franchisee leaders, culture
March 4, 2020
Yum! Brands has acquired a leadership development program company called Heartstyles that the multi-restaurant brand organization said it will employ to…
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Waste not, want not: 5 tips to trimming restaurant food waste
by Matthew Hollis — President, Elytus
Customers now expect it. Your business benefits from it. The planet demands it. Trimming the food waste your pizza brand generates is no longer an option, but…
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The solo diner ranks tops in U.S. restaurant visits
March 3, 2020
When it comes to who's dining out the single diner is tops when it comes to U.S. restaurant visits.
read nowOracle tech aims to help restaurants, food trucks boost agility, reliability
March 3, 2020
Oracle's new Micros Workstation 625 and 655 POS systems aim to help eateries and food trucks speed up the ordering process and reduce customer wait times.
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Marco's promotes CMO to chief experience officer to grow brand
March 2, 2020
Pizza brand Marco's Franchising, LLC., is promoting its former vice president and CMO. Steve Seyferth. to senior vice president and chief experience officer.
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Domino's opens store No. 17,000 'down-under'
March 2, 2020
Domino's Pizza is taking special note of the opening of its 17,000th store today, with a celebration at the location in Bradbury, New South Wales, Australia, a…
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Pizza trading mega-movement sees Domino's stay aloft, while competitors sink
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
What's going on with pizza stock trading lately? The last two weeks have left more than a few stumped as the value of mega-player Domino's stays well above the…
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