Restaurant trends come and go, but the continued success of virtual concepts has restaurant brands of all service models experimenting with their own offerings. What was once a fringe idea is now a significant revenue… Virtual Brand Best Practices for Restaurants to Live By

The current state of the restaurant industry isn’t easy to characterize. Remember in March 2020 when officials thought the country would shake off COVID-19 by Easter? We’re now 18-plus months removed from the onset of… COVID’s Remarkable Impact on Restaurants, 18 Months Later

Velvet Taco CEO Clay Dover experienced many sleepless nights throughout the pandemic. With hundreds of thousands of restaurants permanently closing in 2020 and hundreds of billions of dollars lost throughout the industry, no one could… Velvet Taco Storms Ahead with 'Relentless' Growth Mantra

Luby’s has agreed to sell real estate under 26 Luby’s Cafeteria units for $88 million to national landlord Store Capital Acquisitions. The sale is part of the company’s plan of liquidation, which involves selling assets, paying… Luby's Sells 26 Pieces of Real Estate for $88 Million

Due to the steady increase in Internet of Things (IoT) & Artificial Intelligence (AI) use cases, coupled with the declining cost of sensors, restaurant operators globally are ad opting technology that digitizes restaurant operations ,… How to Implement IoT and AI-Driven Solutions for Your Restaurant

When it comes to restaurant marketing, great branding is a main ingredient. This can be difficult when you are starting from scratch, and even more challenging when there is no physical in-person experience. Establishing a… Smart Marketing in the New World of Digital-Only Restaurant Brands

One of the biggest advantages of joining a franchise instead of opening an independent restaurant is the support a franchisor offers. Most people expect large, national brands to offer top-tier franchisee support, but small, emerging… How Small Franchisors Can Provide Big Franchisee Support

Unit development hasn’t been Schlotzksy’s strong suit in the past couple of years. In 2018, the chain opened a net of three units, but across 2019 and 2020, it shuttered 38, according to the brand’s… Schlotzsky's Growth Trajectory Takes Major Leap

With social media on everyone’s radar, has email as a marketing channel become obsolete? The answer is an emphatic “no.” With hyper personalization, email is still one of the most effective marketing tools that quick-service… 4 Open Time Personalization Strategies for Restaurant Engagement

Starbucks employees at three Buffalo stores filed petitions Monday with the National Labor Relations Board to hold official union elections. If the move is successful, the three stores would become the first unionized Starbucks retail… Starbucks Employees Begin Unionization Efforts