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.

Smashburger, Teriyaki Madness leaders talk AI, customer engagement strategies

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

Leaders from Zunzi’s, Smashburger and Teriyaki Madness shared insight and best practices when it comes to building customer-focused marketing campaigns during…

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…

5 kitchen trends shaping restaurants' future

Scott Heim, divisional president of  Evo Inc. reveals five kitchen trends shaping restaurants' future.

Fast casual leaders: Off-premise dining more important than ever

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Three restaurant executives discussed the rise of off-premise dining during the COVID-19 pandemic at the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit in Charlotte…

Experts weigh in on supply chain issues

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Supply chain issues continue in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and transportation issues outside the U.S. Four restaurant industry experts explained how…

Experts share insight on keeping franchisees happy

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

A top challenge for franchisors is keeping franchisees engaged, happy and aligned with brand goals. Experts offered up tips and best practices to do just that…

8 tips to get pizzeria catering up and running

As more Americans return to work onsite the need for catering is increasing. Pizza provides the perfect tool for a catering strategy if done right.

Panera Bread execs: We're not afraid of taking risks

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Eduardo Luz, chief brand and concept officer, and Rob Sopkin, SVP, chief development officer, at Panera Bread, shared the keynote at the Fast Casual Executive…

Delivery wars ramp up as services turn to OOH advertising

The delivery service wars — battles between DoorDash, UberEats and Grubhub — have been raging for several years as each brand jockeys for position as the…

Franchise experts share insight, best practices for success

Four franchise industry leaders shared tips, insight and best practices for achieving success as a franchise and franchisee at the 2021 Restaurant Franchising…

Multi-unit franchisors talk expansion plans, issues plaguing growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Franchising can be difficult in the best of times, but add in supply chain issues, labor shortages and a pandemic and it can be downright impossible. A panel…

How top brands are tackling kitchen design, third-party delivery challenges

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Two panel discussions at the recent Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit focused on modern kitchen design and third-party delivery services. Experts…

Why menu innovation is at the heart of restaurant industry

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel talk at Networld Media Group’s Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit focused on menu development with experts sharing insight on cost margins…

$42M growth projected for pizza market

Food truck operators serving up the Italian food favorite pizza can't be anything but happy about a market report.

Restaurant leaders share insight on top challenges, how to succeed

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A panel talk at Networld Media Group's Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit focused on restaurant leadership development and experts shared insight on…

Google still top restaurant search tool, false reviews remain challenging

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Managing Editor, Pizza Today

Google users utilize the 'near me' feature when searching for nearby restaurants. But consumers are also using other sites to find dining places and false…

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's Mana Mobile hits the road

The Mana Mobile truck, which serves up handmade Teremana tequila from founder Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, has embarked on a U.S. road trip and its next stop is…

Eateries hungry for digital signage

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, digital signage technology upgrades at drive-thrus were a mixed bag across the fast casual and quick-service restaurant…

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…