Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2025

First, we seek a deep understanding of the restauranteur’s vision and values, as well as their target audience and market positioning. Finally, we look at the launch strategy and marketing plan. We want a new brand to hit the market with impact. First is standing out in a market more crowded today than ever before.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 8, 2025

Domino’s Chief Marketing Officer Kate Trumbull said in a statement that there are 34 million potential combinations of one of the chain’s pizzas, effectively making this a discount on 34 million products, at least through Aug. The deals intensify a tradition of value marketing in the pizza business. Little Caesars is offering a $9.99

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 27, 2025

That led to selling bagels at farmers markets. and Bruegger’s, Jeff sees a world of opportunity for bagels made better, especially in markets he sees as “bagel deserts.” The pandemic was in full swing, and we got really busy, like 300-400 DMs whenever we dropped a menu,” he said. We’d sell out. We went full bagel,” he said.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 20, 2025

Penfield has spent two decades at Raising Cane’s, where he held multiple leadership roles, including chief of restaurant services, senior vice president of restaurant services, and regional vice president of operations. Amber Polk , who was director of catering, is stepping into the role of vice president of sales and marketing.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 17, 2025

The three-unit chain has two more under construction in the Tampa Bay area, and another five to seven are planned in 2026, reaching the Orlando market. But Tampa-based Greenlane is among a growing number of fast-casual concepts making freshly prepared salads a drive-thru option. All are company owned and there are no plans to franchise.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

They are popping up more often in conversations this year, and they point toward deeper trends in the restaurant tech market. The rise of this new model could require restaurant marketing departments to change how they develop campaigns and spend their digital ad dollars. This has led to a lot of half-baked products hitting the market.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 9, 2025

Premium Technology Olos restaurant tech odyssey will continue in private Tech Check: After a rocky few years on the public markets, the online ordering giant will continue its quest for “hospitality at scale” under a new owner. That outsider has now left, leaving the company with more uncertainty. That doesn’t mean it’s not expensive there.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 25, 2025

Fast-casual Panera Bread has been going through significant change over the past two years, with multiple board and leadership changes. News leadership Fast_Casual Lisa Jennings is a veteran restaurant industry reporter and editor who covers the fast-casual sector, independent restaurants and emerging chain concepts. Sign up here.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 17, 2025

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

Premium Financing The market for restaurant chains is heating up The Bottom Line: A pair of firms are reportedly making a play for Papa Johns, and Bojangles is apparently on the market again. Consumers still want great in-store experiences, even if they don’t always use them. It’s a unique spin on Southern comfort.

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Goliath Consulting

JANUARY 7, 2025

The global livestock and poultry markets are set for significant shifts in 2025. This analysis is informed by data from the United States Department of Agricultures report Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade. Pork: Growth Amidst Regional Declines The global pork market presents a mixed picture. million tons.

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Goliath Consulting

APRIL 18, 2025

A warm welcome at the door, personalized follow-ups via email , and even thoughtful social media interactions can bridge the gap between technology and connection. Hospitality in a Digital World With online reservations, mobile ordering, and QR menus, its easy for the human touch to get lost.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

It is in California The Bottom Line: Data from Technomic’s Price Pulse shows that the average price for a medium Big Mac meal in California is about the same as the price for a Big Smasher on Chili’s 3-for-Me menu.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

11, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Huddle House will add drive-thrus as it moves into more urban and suburban markets. | Many of the changes it is making are intended to help it adapt to these new markets. That means you can now get boba at Perkins. By Joe Guszkowski on Jun.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

It’s easy to score what’s marketed as a Dubai Chocolate Bar at specialty retail food stores; in New York City a 7-ounce bar sells for about $19. You can also buy them on Amazon and at some Costco locations.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 9, 2025

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2025

. “Restaurants can't simply rely on their traditional playbooks anymore," says Forrest Morgeson, Associate Professor of Marketing at Michigan State University and Director of Research Emeritus at the ACSI. "Smaller, Chick-fil-A and Starbucks show broad appeal across regional markets.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 15, 2025

Tomasso has more than 30 years of leadership experience, including the past seven as CEO of First Watch. The board we’ve built at hawkers isn’t just high-caliber—it’s high conviction,” Smith said in a statement. Each member brings unique strengths, but what unites us is a belief in the power of this one-of-a-kind brand.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

With a growing number of technology providers entering the market in recent years, restaurant operators have also become more discerning as they manage already tight budgets. Beyond logistics, the biggest transformation has been in leadership. The pandemic was a shared hardship, but it was also a collective masterclass in resilience.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 18, 2025

Premium Financing In the fast-food world, growth is coming from drinks and desserts The Bottom Line: The highest-growth quick-service chains cannot be found in traditional sectors but among coffee, beverage and dessert brands. What does this say about the restaurant industry?

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 12, 2025

The company plans to expand into more markets and expects to have thousands of bots on the ground by the end of the year, which it says will give it the largest autonomous vehicle fleet in the world. Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI and an existing Coco investor, contributed to the fundraising round. Members help make our journalism possible.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 24, 2025

The company’s real versus its perceived value could suggest marketing issues, for instance. That matters in the current environment, and it has generally helped Chipotle weather storms. None of this isn’t to say that there aren’t potential issues with the fast-casual chain.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

Photo: Shutterstock San Francisco-based delivery service DoorDash announced Friday that it has completed its purchase of SevenRooms, a New York-City-based reservations and marketing platform for restaurants. . By Timothy Inklebarger and Joe Guszkowski on Jun. billion and international food delivery service Deliveroo for $3.9

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 24, 2025

The growth capital firm behind the food-and-games brands Puttshack, F1 Arcade and Flight Club has added more restaurant industry firepower to its leadership team. brings unmatched expertise and a proven track record of leadership across some of the most well-known brands in the restaurant industry,” said Focht, in a statement.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

marketing retail News Heather Lalley is the managing editor of Restaurant Business, Foodservice Director and CSP Daily news. Members help make our journalism possible. Become a Restaurant Business member today and unlock exclusive benefits, including unlimited access to all of our content. Sign up here.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

Formerly with Yum Brands, Davenport worked with Pizza Hut for more than nine years, including as managing director for global franchise markets and managing director for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa. Bailey Richard is the new director of marketing, communications and compliance. By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. and Hardee’s.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 15, 2025

Can McDonald’s and Starbucks turn it around? These and other questions abound as companies start reporting earnings.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 17, 2025

Last month, DoorDash announced plans to acquire reservations and marketing service SevenRooms for $1.2 It will allow DoorDash to help restaurants grow their on-premise business by turning reservations data into targeted marketing opportunities. billion in a deal that officially closed last week.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

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Restaurant Business

JULY 14, 2025

She is the president of Market Mentors, a marketing agency based in Springfield, Massachusetts, that has been embracing AI as a marketing tool. said Kyle Drenon, CEO of marketing agency Supper Co., Michelle Abdow has been thinking about AEO a lot. on a recent episode of Restaurant Business’ A Deeper Dive podcast.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

These changes have become permanent shifts in how they target customers, market themselves, and design their offerings." – John Campbell, owner of RiverPalm Terrace Small businesses had no choice but to dive headfirst into digital marketing during the pandemic. The pandemic changed how businesses market, no doubt about it.

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Open for Business

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Using the right leadership skills Great restaurant managers inspire their teams and set the tone for the entire operation. Focus your restaurant manager training on these key leadership abilities: Communication Practice delivering feedback and handling tough conversations. Show how to make smart choices when resources are tight.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 5, 2025

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 5, 2025

I am proud of the progress we have made to date for the business and as a leadership team,” Tick said in a statement Thursday. “I Read our story about BJs comeback efforts here.) “I

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

At Bobby’s Burgers, Cunningham will focus on new market expansion, and both traditional and nontraditional growth worldwide. A 30-year industry veteran, Patterson has held senior leadership positions at CiCi’s Pizza, Dickey’s Barbecue and, most recently, Slim Chickens. By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. Sign up here.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 10, 2025

chains as the restaurant tech market continues to consolidate. chains as the restaurant tech market continues to consolidate. chains as the restaurant tech market continues to consolidate. By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 10, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn QSR Automations offers kitchen display systems for large restaurant chains.

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