Food Hall Brand Finding Community in Emerging Markets
The team at Hospitality HQ, lead by Chef Akhtar Nawab has been switching up the food hall model by launching projects designed to emphacize culinary exploration and community connection in markets including Silver Spring, Maryland, Charlotte, North Carolina and Orlando. They are currently up to 18 locations. When curating these locations, Nawab and his team strive to […]
From Critique to Confidence: How Employee Feedback Fosters Stronger Restaurants
In the restaurant industry, employee feedback—in both directions—is crucial for making positivechanges in operations and workplace dynamics. When restaurant staff feel listened to and appreciated, their morale increases as does workplace engagement and productivity. By seeking out staff input, clearly conveying areas for improvement and creating a clear action plan, restaurant owners and managers can aptly address areas that need enhancement, simplify […]
Best Practices for Handling a Data Breach
A former employee filed a class-action lawsuit against Panera, following a data breach earlier this year. The suit claims that Panera is to blame for the breach, which exposed employees’ personal information, including Social Security numbers. Panera contacted affected employees and is providing a one-year membership in a program that provides credit monitoring, identity detection and resolution […]
Why Restaurants Need an ‘Always On’ Approach to Marketing
Right now, many restaurants are benefitting from promoting a value-proposition message, but what happens after those end? How can they convert those guests into loyal diners? That’s where old-fashioned consistent marketing efforts comes into play. “It’s important to think long term,” HungerRush’s SVP of Marketing Shannon Chirone told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. “Cutting a marketing budget creates a […]
Sophisticated Decor, Cocktail Lounge, and International Cuisine: Bread & Vine Launches Unique Fast-Casual Franchise Concept Nationwide
The lifestyle destination brand is pioneering a next-level fast-casual concept, offering franchise opportunities throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, and beyond. The post Sophisticated Decor, Cocktail Lounge, and International Cuisine: Bread & Vine Launches Unique Fast-Casual Franchise Concept Nationwide first appeared on RestaurantNewsRelease.com. RestaurantNewsRelease.com Author: admin
Experience Matters: What Restaurant Guests Value
Sixty-nine percent of consumers would dine out more often if it were more enjoyable, and that number goes up to 78 percent for adults under the age of 35, according to a report from ChangeUp. The experience agency, who designed new restaurant prototypes for clients such as Burger King, Panda Express and Panera Bread, surveyed consumers […]