Operations News & Media
How to fight supply chain issues in foodservice
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Supply chain issues continue to plague both operators and distributors. Consider these tips to help ease the pain.
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Older Gen Z consumers aren’t hitting restaurants like earlier generation
June 28, 2022
While older Gen Zers should be hitting their peak restaurant visit stage, their visits are much less than the previous generation at their age.
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How to make your people your best assets
June 28, 2022
Ask any restaurant operator what their biggest challenges are, and you will likely hear "recruitment and retention." Finding good employees is challenging.
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Study: Dining at home will remain heightened through 2024
June 28, 2022
More people are eating at home due to rising costs. Dining at home peaked during the pandemic but has since normalized — but are still above the pre-pandemic…
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US Foods opens 70th distribution center in California
June 28, 2022
US Foods Holding Corp. opened its 70th distribution facility, located in Sacramento, California, according to a press release.
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BurgerFi, Anthony's launch co-branded Visa card
June 27, 2022
BurgerFi International Inc., which owns BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, has partnered with Imprint to launch The BurgerFi and Anthony's…
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Maximize Your Revenue with Suggestive Selling
Suggestive selling is one of the most effective ways to increase your store’s revenue and profitability. Even small additions to your customer orders can…
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How to handle extreme customization in restaurant apps, websites
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Apps and websites have grown more intuitive and better working, but what do you do when you've got a customer who's over customizing his or her order? These…
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Donatos raises $100K for Habitat for Humanity
June 24, 2022
Pizza chain Donatos has partnered with Habitat for Humanity to raise $100,000 to be distributed among 44 Habitat affiliates located in communities where…
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Mellow Mushroom creates social media video for hiring
June 24, 2022
Mellow Mushroom has created a social media video in collaboration with social media influencer and content creator Drew Talbert in the company's search for new…
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Papa Gino's hands out small cheese pizzas after Celtics NBA loss
June 22, 2022
Massachusetts-based Papa Gino's and its sister brand, D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches, gave away more than 2 million small cheese pizzas and small sandwiches to…
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Metaverse in play with restaurant consumers
June 21, 2022
More than a third of consumers, 38%, that already participate in the metaverse are willing to integrate restaurant purchases into the mix and 20% of restaurant…
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Zalat Pizza donates to Make-A-Wish of North Texas
June 21, 2022
Texas-based Zalat Pizza has raised $16,404 for Make-A-Wish North Texas. From May 2021 through May 2022, the brand chose a specialty pizza to feature each…
read nowBuddy’s Pizza celebrates National Detroit-Style Pizza Day with fundraiser
June 21, 2022
Detroit-based Buddy's Pizza will celebrate National Detroit-Style Pizza Day with a fundraiser, according to a report in the Detroit Free Press.
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Pizza Hut criticized for children's book program about drag
June 20, 2022
Conservative group One Million Moms has turned its attention to Pizza Hut's BOOK IT! Program, which encourages reading for children. For Pride Month…
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Hunt Brothers launches sweepstakes
June 20, 2022
Hunt Brothers Pizza has launched its "Enter to Adventure" Summer Sweepstakes now through July 25, with the grand prize an E-Z-GO Liberty personal golf cart…
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Report: Consumers still dining out despite inflation
June 20, 2022
Diners are still flocking to fast food chains despite inflation, according to a Yahoo Finance report.
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Webinar deep dives into restaurant recovery data
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
The restaurant industry is slowly recovering. R.J. Hottovy of Placer deep-dives into the statistics and offers a glimpse into the mechanisms behind the…
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5 restaurant technologies taking root
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Restaurant technologies are more diverse than ever, hitting the back office and even the roads. We found five cool technologies taking root in progressive…
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How to build loyalty programs to drive traffic, improve bottom line
June 15, 2022
Loyalty programs have come unto their own in the past few years, with many allowing customizations like Starbucks. They're smarter, more intuitive and better…
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