Aaron Allen & Associates

AUGUST 24, 2022

From online ordering to kitchen automation and pizza delivery with drones, innovation continues to be an essential part of the future of the pizza industry. During the Great Recession of 2008–2009, this strategy worked against the publicly traded pizza chains and investors became more concerned about their high leverage positions.

Technology 59

Technology Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Point of Sale 59

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Comfort food combined with classic Southern food keeps Metro Diner relevant, while their innovation leads to their award-winning best breakfast, best diner, and best burger. The restaurant survived the economic crash of 2008, making it one of the best Mexican Restaurants in Jacksonville.

Fine Dining 147

Fine Dining Website Management Reservations Online Ordering 147

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Alinea’s menu offers innovative dishes you won’t see anywhere else and is the very definition of avant-garde cooking. Spacca Napoli has a large indoor and outdoor seating area along with a full bar, wine list, and beer menu. Alinea has been deemed the best restaurant in the U.S.

Fine Dining 147

Fine Dining Seasonal Menu Online Ordering Food Order 147

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

We're already seeing lots of innovation. There is still a lot of scope for innovation not only in the areas of hospitality and customer relations but also in the way we cook. It would be interesting to see young minds coming up with innovations that change the face of the food indust. Here are their insights.

Kitchen Safety 567

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Loyalty Program Technology 567

7 Shifts

MARCH 30, 2022

Flashback to 2008. When it was easier to stay stuck in their ways, Domino's launched a phase of customer-focused innovation. What innovative methods are you using to get customers in your seats this year? Domino's Pizza Turnaround. Domino's used this campaign to let customers know they were heard and valued.

Advertising 370

Advertising 2022 Social Media Email Marketing 370

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Under Allen’s leadership, this C-suite team has been instrumental in implementing a multi-faceted transformation plan designed to ensure long-term sustainability, enhance brand relevance, accelerate innovation, improve guest satisfaction, increase overall profitability and create a clear growth plan to propel the company forward.

Online Ordering 307

Online Ordering Hospitality Design Cash Management 307

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Some of these innovations include digital menus, contactless payments, marketing solutions, and cloud-based POS. Matt Eisenacher, VP of Brand Strategy and Innovation, First Watch. Now, more than ever, innovation will be key for restaurant operators to succeed. Jerry Abiog, Co-Founder/CMO Standard Insights.

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2021 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Mobile Ordering 497

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

” Blaze Pizza gave Shaw considerable credit for driving growth, fostering strong relationships with franchisees and spearheading the Company’s focus on digital innovation, technology and systems. “We are thrilled to welcome Chad to CKE, and I look forward to partnering with him as we propel the Carl’s Jr.

Franchising 263

Franchising Franchise Customer Experience 2020 263

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 14, 2021

They offer both indoor seating in a dim bar as well as outdoor seating on a sunny patio. This isn’t exactly the spot for a hot date or if you’re looking for a super innovative cocktail. The Red Hook Winery is an urban winery that was founded in 2008. This bar is cozy and welcoming, even if you aren’t a local.

Bar 147

Bar Brewery Reservations Online Ordering 147

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Staplehouse offers new American cuisine and boasts plentiful outdoor seating. Open since 2008, Sushi Hayakawa offers unbeatable sushi with both classic and nuanced flavors. Gunshow is an innovative Atlanta restaurant that offers tableside service for enthusiastic guests. Staplehouse.

Reservations 147

Reservations Seasonal Menu Online Ordering Fine Dining 147

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

2019 brought a rapid increase of dairy-free and vegan options for consumers in restaurants including ice cream, cheese, chicken, beef and continued innovations for fish, lamb and milk. In 2008, while most pizza brands thrived during the economic downturn, Hungry Howie’s sales were flat.

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2020 Kitchen Safety Consumer Goods Food Safety 345