Operations News & Media
Dine-in traffic remains headwind for U.S. restaurant industry recovery
November 5, 2021
The U.S. restaurant industry continues to recover from last year's steep declines, although not yet back to pre-pandemic levels.
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Bonci Pizza opens in Miami
November 5, 2021
Chef Gabriele Bonci and his team have opened Bonci Pizza in Miami's Wynwood district. The location is his second and is located at 232 NW 24th St., according…
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80% of industry professionals lack practical business knowledge
November 4, 2021
Nearly 80% of restaurateurs acknowledge they lack practical business knowledge.
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Papa John's marks 9 consecutive quarters of global growth
November 4, 2021
Papa John's total company revenues increased 8.4%, to $512.8 million, in Q3, and comparable sales were up 6.9% in North American and 8.3% internationally…
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Reducing turnover in turbulent times
The Point-of-Service (POS) system reigns as one of the most useful tools to support employees and reduce turnover.
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Restaurant execs talk surviving, thriving through the pandemic
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Three restaurant executives discussed how the pandemic affected their business during the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Vaccine mandate takes effect January 4 for large businesses
November 4, 2021
The Biden administration's vaccine mandates for businesses with more than 100 employees, healthcare workers and federal contractors is set to take effect…
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South Carolina Marco's Pizza under new ownership
November 3, 2021
Marco's Pizza in Clemson and Easley, South Carolina are under new management.
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Riko's Pizza to open on Long Island
November 1, 2021
Riko's Thin Crust Pizza will soon announce the location of its latest Long Island location, according to a press release.
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#QSRNext kicking off with QSR State of the Industry
November 1, 2021
#QSRNext, a virtual talk show hosted by QSRWeb and Leasecake, is going live Nov. 9 but will kick off with a pre-show countdown featuring a "QSR State of the…
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How your brand image hinges on customer experience
by Lisa van Kesteren — CEO, SeeLevelHX
Restaurants need to examine their current customer experience given today’s environment to determine how to meet consumer expectations while continuing to…
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Fat Boys expanding to French Quarter
October 28, 2021
Fat Boy's Pizza is set to open in New Orlean's French Quarter on Oct. 29, according to a press release. The store will be located at 714 St. Peter St.
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Yum Brands enjoys Q3 sales growth
October 28, 2021
Yum! Brands worldwide system sales grew 8% and 4% unit growth financial results in the third quarter ended Sept. 20, 2021, according to a press release.
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Has the point of sale become analog in the digitized restaurant industry?
by Chris Lybeer — Chief Strategy Officer, Revel Systems
POS systems are no longer all that is needed to complete a transaction. Chris Lybeer, chief strategy officer for Revel Systems, explains how restaurants must…
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Blaze Pizza, Bojangles execs discuss switching from a transactional mindset to a customer mindset
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Restaurants are ditching the transactional mindset to focus on customers. A panel of brand executives explained how their companies are putting the customer…
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Blaze Pizza CEO: We’re facing industry challenges head on
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
There are more than a few big challenges facing pizza brands, but Blaze Pizza, given its strength and willingness to succeed, is facing the hurdles head on.
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Great Plains Capital takes minority stake in Toppers Pizza
October 25, 2021
Great Plains Capital LLC has made a long-term minority equity investment in Wisconsin-based Toppers Pizza.
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FranConnect, FranNet partner up
October 25, 2021
FranConnect and FranNet are teaming up in a partnership that will allow them to harness the power of their respective specialties in an effort to empower…
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LaRosa's debuts LaRo to Go model
October 25, 2021
LaRosa's has opened its first pizzeria built specifically to serve as a LaRo to Go store featuring a service model that combines ordering tech with pick-up and…
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Loyalty programs keeping restaurants sales steady despite COVID-19 restrictions, vaccine mandates
October 22, 2021
Restaurants across the country are still determining how to manage day-to-day operations in accordance with recommendations regarding COVID-19 and vaccine…
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