Business Strategy and Profitability News

The accidental franchisor: Eddie Flores Jr. kicks off Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit with candid look at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

March 17, 2026

Eddie Flores Jr. transitioned from real estate to become the franchisor of L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, building a legacy based on the "aloha spirit" and family…

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Guest retention key to restaurant profitability

April 7, 2025

Traditional methods for identifying issues affecting retention, such as delayed surveys with low response rates, potentially biased table visits, and…

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Ovation, Craveworthy Brands discuss guest feedback, cashing in on guest recovery

April 4, 2025

Ten lost customers. That's nearly $30,000 walking out the door, according to Zack Oates, founder of guest feedback program Ovation.

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Registration still open for Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit

July 26, 2024

Wednesday marks the 3rd annual Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit, and there's still time to register. Qualified pizza executives and pizzeria owners can register…

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5 secrets to attracting, retaining Gen Z employees

July 1, 2024

We all know Gen Z is a unique generation in the workforce. But a recent webinar shed light on how businesses can bridge the gap and achieve high retention…

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How Workstream helps reduce Gen Z turnover

June 11, 2024

Frustrated by high turnover among your Gen Z staff? You're not alone. Recruitment and retention are amongst restaurateurs' biggest complaints. Attracting and…

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Label technology helps QSRs deliver perfect service, enhances ordering

April 15, 2024

Frustrated with order mix-ups and lagging efficiency? A webinar, "How Labeling Technology is Tackling Common QSR Challenges," offers a surprising solution…

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Restaurant labeling often overlooked task in QSRs

March 28, 2024

Labeling in the kitchen is an important task that can help keep a restaurant in the black as it can improve order accuracy and enhance back-of-the-house…

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South Carolina food truck owner launching restaurant

August 7, 2023

Chef Siler Chapman and his wife Amber, who run seven King of Fire trucks in Charlotte, South Carolina, are opening a restaurant in Clover.

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Cher launching gelato line, food truck

July 31, 2023

Iconic performer, actor and singer Cher is launching her own line of gelato called "Cherlato" and is giving a peek at a food truck in the wings.

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Food truck owner’s dream comes true

July 24, 2023

A long-held dream of Piedad Carrillo, a food truck operator in Lexington, Kentucky, of opening a restaurant location is coming true.

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Cousins Maine Lobster food truck rolls into Pacific Northwest

July 17, 2023

This weekend marks the arrival of a Cousins Maine Lobster food truck in the Pacific Northwest. It will make its first local appearance at the Oregon Trail…

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Empty building lot transforms into food truck park

July 14, 2023

What once was a neighborhood blight is now a food truck dining experience in Asheville, North Carolina.

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Jersey food truck a legacy operation

July 12, 2023

One of the newest food trucks in Somerset County, New Jsersey is about more than offering great wood-fired pizza.

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Maine brewery home to food trucks

July 11, 2023

The Oxbow Brewing Co. in Newcastle, Maine is home to food trucks this summer.

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Roaming Hunger partners with Shore Capital Partners on foodservice solutions

June 29, 2023

Roaming Hunger, a software and service platform that partners with food trucks and mobile pop-ups, is partnering with private equity firm Shore Capital…

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