Growing Concepts of Multi Unit Operators Concepts that have grown by at least 5% (if less than 50 units). Dallas, TX-based MOVIE TAVERN (founded 2001) has increased by 1 unit, from 16 to 17 (6% growth). These family/casual restaurants are open for lunch and dinner, serving American cuisine. Per person check average is […]
Read moreRoughly 40 percent of all transactions occurred digitally from Jan. 1-10, with select markets surpassing 50 percent. Pizza Hut offers the broadest suite of digital ordering options in the pizza category, including mobile site, Android App, iPhone App, Windows App, iPad, Xbox 360, and PizzaHut.com. “We’re dedicated to providing pizza […]
Read moreSouplantation and Sweet Tomatoes Restaurants have earned a “Certified Green Restaurants®” designation from the Green Restaurant Association, making them the country’s largest restaurant chain to receive the environmental honor for all locations. The certification, the second time the fresh soup and salad specialists have been recognized by GRA, signifies that […]
Read moreNRA research shows that tabletop tablets are the top technology trend for 2014. Tabletop technology, such as an iPad or other tablet mounted to the table, can benefit both restaurant guests and operators, according to John Regal, chief marketing officer at Ziosk. Ziosk’s tablet lets customers view menus, order food, […]
Read moreDigital display menu boards continue to grow in popularity. Why? The technology keeps improving while prices keep coming down. Today’s digital menu boards offer operators the flexibility to change the content by day segment, change prices, and add nutritional information. The ability to include calorie counts will be especially valuable […]
Read moreThere’s no more valuable real estate these days than in a customer’s pocket, according to John Valentine, vice president of sales, at LevelUp, which builds mobile payment and loyalty apps. Diners are increasingly interested in ordering and paying for their food online and through their mobile devices. NRA research shows […]
Read moreMany of the restaurant operators who met with insurance experts at the NRA’s Health Care Knowledge Center had taken at least some steps toward meeting the requirements of the new health care law, but confusion about the law remains. Most of them are concerned about how to calculate whether they […]
Read moreIf you want to get customers buzzing about your cocktails, try adding tropical fruit, berries or pear to them. And don’t be shy about putting beets in your Mojitos. That’s according to the latest data from social media intelligence firm newBrandAnalytics. The Washington, D.C.-based company monitors online reviews from websites […]
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