How to market your restaurant to consumers during COVID according to Omar Johnson, the marketer behind the sensation Beats by Dre

Oct 23, 2020

Johnson explains how restaurants and the industry should be positioning themselves to meet customers’ needs by embracing youth, using storytelling and making your team represent your demographics

Oct 22, 2020

Guillermo Perales’ Sun Holdings buys 41 IHOP restaurants from bankrupt CFRA Holdings

CDC expands definition of ‘close contact’ with an individual infected with COVID-19

Oct 22, 2020

The new information is based on a study at a Vermont prison conducted by the CDC and will impact those who work in close proximity, such as restaurant workers

Online ordering and delivery jumped from 20% to 39% of total franchisee sales during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to TD Bank

Oct 22, 2020

TD Bank’s franchisee survey also found that 72% of franchisees enhanced delivery and digital-ordering capabilities in response to consumer demand during the pandemic

Inspire Brands CEO Paul Brown on ghost-kitchen trend: ‘The jury’s still out’

Oct 22, 2020

The Restaurants Rise powered by MUFSO keynote speaker talked about building a portfolio of brands that spark innovation

Expanded Noodles & Company benefits include pandemic-inspired child-care support and gender-inclusion benefits

Oct 22, 2020

Fast casual chain, known for its workforce perks, expands benefits to include pet-care support, mental-health counseling, free flu shots and free dental services for children under 14; the brand also announces plan to make all restrooms within...

National Restaurant Association updates COVID-19 safety guidelines for businesses

Oct 21, 2020

ServSafe has updated its guidance to include best practices for layouts and ventilation