Restaurant Business

JULY 22, 2025

Bret had a chance to sample menu items from Sunny’s, a breakfast-lunch spot, and Chez Frites, a bistro offering the familiar French plate of steak and fries along with a selection of seafood. Then Pat shares her interview with Matt Banton, VP of menu strategy and innovation at Cracker Barrel. By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Jul.

Loyalty Program

ChowNow

MAY 2, 2025

What the data doesnt show is just how many of these restaurant closures come down to preventable issues, like: Poor financial management No marketing plan Lack of clarity around the restaurants concept The key takeaway here is: failure is not inevitable. Lack of Marketing and Visibility The Issue: Hoping if you build it, they will come.

Email Marketing

Restaurant Business

AUGUST 5, 2025

Continue to Site >>> Menu KFC and Pizza Hut continue to struggle in the U.S. Yum executives blamed weakness at Habit on a soft consumer landscape but they did say that sales improved in June with new marketing. The company plans more marketing in the coming months to continue building on that momentum.

Point of Sale

Restaurant Business

JULY 3, 2025

The sale comes just four years after Olo went public, and ends a difficult period on the public markets. Its core product is online ordering, but it has expanded into marketing and customer engagement as well as payment processing. per share for the online ordering and payment company just four years after Olo went public.

Leadership

Restaurant Business

AUGUST 5, 2025

Hint: The menu matters a lot. But restaurants must optimize their online presence and present an appealing menu to get a piece of that growing pie. About 59% of those who place workplace orders are swayed by the menu, with budget-friendliness following close behind at 37%. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Subscribe on Spotify.

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Goliath Consulting

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

While their fame provides a strong foundation, its their strategic approach, leadership, and ability to build strong teams that drive their success. Shaqs hands-on involvement in branding and expansion has made Big Chicken a rising player in the competitive fast-casual market.

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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. The restaurant needs cohesion, from signage to menu design to uniforms. Finally, we look at the launch strategy and marketing plan. We want a new brand to hit the market with impact.

Social Media

Restaurant Business

JULY 2, 2025

Fast-casual Condado Tacos—which prefers calling itself “next-gen casual”—has long had a bar program with a selection of conventional margaritas and beers to go with its Mexican-style menu and vibe. But those same margaritas had been on the menu since 2014 when the bar, so to speak, was set a bit lower. By Patricia Cobe on Jul.

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Restaurant Business

JULY 16, 2025

But CEO Patrick Fore is a big Taco Bell fan, and he was impressed by the way the Mexican fast-food giant hacked a menu category by developing a pizza, said Jon Pavano, brand director of operations for Miami-born Lime Fresh. By Patricia Cobe on Jul.

Menu

Restaurant Business

AUGUST 7, 2025

Those new shops continue to generate strong sales thanks to investments in marketing and other efforts when it opens in new markets and locations. We’re seeing really nice, strong results across our different markets,” Barone said, noting that the strongest performing shop last week was in Georgia. It expects revenues of $1.59

Point of Sale

Restaurant Business

AUGUST 11, 2025

The menu includes a classic Cubano sandwich with roasted pork, shaved ham, pickles and mustard on pressed bread, for example, as well as dishes like black bean soup (frijoles negros), empanadas, and tostones. But for now the focus is on dominating in Central Florida with Zaza and, then moving to new markets.

Fast Casual

Restaurant Business

JULY 22, 2025

Legacy owner Amol Kohli will become chairman of Brix, and the Brix leadership team, including CEO Sherif Mityas, will remain in place. Specifically, Brix plans to expand Friendly’s, an East Coast diner chain, into Southern markets including Georgia, the Carolinas and Texas. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Franchise

Restaurant Business

AUGUST 12, 2025

He discusses his menu development process and shares that the restaurants will soon have a crispy duck salad and a grilled pork chop with sweet chile sauce and smoked eggplant relish. Menu Talk menu trends chefs News Podcast Want breaking news at your fingertips? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Subscribe on Spotify. Sign up here.

Innovation

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

Leadership

Restaurant Business

JUNE 27, 2025

The pandemic was in full swing, and we got really busy, like 300-400 DMs whenever we dropped a menu,” he said. That led to selling bagels at farmers markets. There are a few sweet treats on the menu, and there’s a whole coffee program. We’d sell out. It was quite a phenomenon for a few months.”

Fast Casual

Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

Premium Food Taco Johns travels back to its West-Mex roots to spice up the menu Behind the Menu: Starting with its new Fiesta sauce and maximizing what’s already stocked in the pantry, the Mexican fast-food chain is driving flavor throughout its platform.

Food Supply

Restaurant Business

AUGUST 8, 2025

That’s the lesson for Papa Johns, which under CEO Todd Penegor has returned much of its marketing focus on its core pizza product, rather than sides and sandwiches such as Papadias and Papa Bites. Papa Pairings menu, helped drive sales among higher-spending and value consumers. Photo: Shutterstock. That, plus a $6.99

Fast Casual

Restaurant Business

JULY 9, 2025

Here are some of the best ways you can use ancient grains on your menu. If you’re looking to incorporate international dishes into your menu, either to explore global themes or for educational food programs, ancient grain-based options are a great choice. To learn more, click here.

Operations

Restaurant Business

AUGUST 7, 2025

Southern Comfort, Stacked High Another standout on the menu? This post is sponsored by Kraft Foodservice Menu menu trends chefs Want breaking news at your fingertips? Chef tip: Want more flavor lift without more salt? Use PHILADELPHIA ® to amplify seasoning in dips and spreads without muddying the balance.

Fast Casual

Restaurant Business

JULY 28, 2025

Since then, the company said that it has generated 18 straight quarters of same-store sales growth, expanded into new markets, developed new products and launched a marketing cooperative with its franchisees. The company had been owned by the founding family until 2021, when it was sold to the private-equity firm Peak Rock Capital.

Leadership

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.

Hiring

Restaurant Business

JUNE 17, 2025

Continue to Site >>> Menu Forget coffee. 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. The way Greenlane prices its menu has evolved since the first unit opened in 2023. At Greenlane, there’s no dine-in service.

Fast Casual

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. Buyers appear eager to take on certain types of restaurant chains. It’s a unique spin on Southern comfort.

Operations

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. | The of-the-moment menu updates are part of sweeping rebrands at the two chains under owner Ascent Hospitality Management. With the new identity set, Ascent then turned to the chain’s menu.

Fast Casual

Restaurant Business

JULY 21, 2025

In its announcement, Subway noted that the company under his leadership had 17 straight quarters of same-store sales growth. The company under former CEO Chidsey, whose job was to guide the company through a sale process, upgraded the menu, improved marketing and reorganized the corporate structure.

Loyalty Program

Goliath Consulting

APRIL 18, 2025

Hospitality in a Digital World With online reservations, mobile ordering, and QR menus, its easy for the human touch to get lost. 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

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. Austin Green, Soulmans Bar-B-Que The 20-unit Soulman’s Bar-B-Que, based in Dallas, has made a number of leadership promotions.

Leadership

Restaurant Business

AUGUST 5, 2025

On behalf of the entire board, I want to thank Drew for his steady leadership and service,” said Jeff Jones, board chair. We’re pleased he will continue to provide guidance as a board director, given his vast industry experience and leadership as we have undertaken our brand revitalization work to date, and he has our full support.”

Leadership

Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

An online petition to bring back the Snack Wrap , which calls the item “f*cking delicious” and “easily the best thing” on McDonald’s menu, has nearly 19,000 verified signatures. The wraps officially make their comeback on July 10.

Fast Casual

Restaurant Business

JULY 21, 2025

stores, and the menu will evolve as they see what works. The menu also includes boba, fruit teas and other drink options. Those aggregators have become vital for Domino’s market share, and other chains too. What you see is what you’re going to get.” And the chain offers each guest a free mini soft-serve cone for dessert.

Fast Casual

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. Last year, the bakery-café chain began a comprehensive menu overhaul. Carbone was named CEO in March and has promised a three-year turnaround. and Canada. Members help make our journalism possible.

Leadership

Restaurant Business

JUNE 17, 2025

Continue to Site >>> Menu C-stores are stealing fast-food tactics. And fast-food customers Listen to your daily news: RB Podcasts New episodes weekdays Restaurant Daily A Deeper Dive Menu Talk The Week in Restaurants Working Lunch More on this Topic Food C-stores are stealing fast-food tactics.

Food

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.

2025

Restaurant Business

JULY 22, 2025

It also spent a lot of time marketing and added new types of desserts such as pies and cakes to its lineup. Trending Leadership Wendys names Pete Suerken president of its U.S. The company responded to this the way any brand should: It slowed growth to a crawl and focused on improving unit volumes and profits.

Franchise

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. Since the menu at this fast-casual chain is rooted in Mediterranean flavors, this dessert is not a big culinary stretch. You can also buy them on Amazon and at some Costco locations.

Bar

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2025

percent menu-price inflation rate. With households increasingly treating dining out as a luxury, every menu item and service interaction becomes a potential make-or-break moment. Red Robin climbs 3 percent to 78 thanks in large part to its focus on menu and food. At the same time, U.S. chain sales grew just 3.1

Loyalty Program

Restaurant Business

AUGUST 7, 2025

Kfoury is the founder and CEO of Naya, a 37-unit fast-casual concept with a Lebanese menu that recently announced a significant investment that sets the New York-based chain up for a new phase of growth. Then Kfoury plans to look to new markets, including possibly Florida, Texas, Chicago and the Washington, D.C. Photo courtesy of Naya.

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