Published December 8, 2017

Restaurant Chain Growth Report 11/29/17

Bar Mercado has been unveiled by the Castellucci Hospitality Group. Based in Georgia, the company’s latest offering serves Italian, Spanish, and Mediterranean dishes to casual and family diners. Out of Chicago, the Big Onion Tavern Group is introducing Loft 644. A bar and grill themed concept, it looks to capture customers looking to spend thirty […]

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TGI Fridays Extends Online Ordering Capabilities As The First Restaurant To Integrate Amazon Pay In Alexa Skill

Ordering at TGI Fridays just became much easier. The restaurant chain is rolling out voice ordering for customers via Amazon Pay integration. It works through the Amazon app Alexa, where restaurant guest check the menu and place an order through the voice agent. This has helped TGI Friday’s sales, as they have grown by 30 […]

Published December 7, 2017

Knowledge@Wharton – What Can Firms Do to Prevent Sexual Harassment?

With all of these sexual harassment allegations coming out lately, it has people wondering, how can we change the respect people have for one another. With the me too campaign, many people are coming out and sharing their life altering experience, but one has to wonder, will it do anything to change society in the […]

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Restaurant Law Center Holds First Legal Summit

In 2016, The Restaurant Law Center was officially founded. It represents the restaurant industry’s take in legal issues. The first official meeting took place in Chicago in October and covered several topics including overtime, joint-employer status and technology security among others. The chair, Phil Miscimarra gave a keynote speech and the event held several sessions […]

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Wendy’s Delivery to Go National

Have you ever thought “going in the Wendy’s drive thru is just too much work?” If so then you’re their target market. Wendy’s recently paired up with DoorDash to bring this food to you nationwide. The market will include all 48 continental stars. The dashers, or those that delivery, will be bringing you your food […]

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One Better-Burger Chain’s Take on Creative Snacks

Farm Burger, the better-burger chain restaurant, says they intended to have fun in creating snacks for their guests. In place of typical chicken nuggets or even onion rings, the restaurant created Chicken Pot Pie Fritters. Co-founder George Frangos says it’s their aim to emphasize the chain’s Southern roots. Pot pies attract just about everyone’s interest […]

Published December 6, 2017

Captain D’s and the Rebirth of Fast Casual Seafood

Captain D was a restaurant that was struggling. They are a seafood restaurant and many other restaurants that serve seafood have major issues, like Captain D’s. However, a new design along with a commitment to quality turned the brand around and gave them a whole new identity. Fast food seafood is something that a lot […]

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Hardee’s, Carl’s Jr. Discounting Burgers 50 Percent for Competitors

Carl’s Jr. is going to discount their burgers 50 percent for competitors. Their mission is to show that their burgers are so good that their competition is eating them. That was the main inspiration behind the latest deal that Carl’s Jr. made. The promotion was brought forward by the social media channel of the business. […]

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Waitbusters’ Digital Diner Arrives in a Family Friendly Sports-Themed Bar and Restaurant Outside of D.C.

Waitbusters is now being used in a restaurant that is located in the state of Virginia. The All American Steakhouse has been using the amazing software for a month now and they are very happy with the results it has given them so far. Digital Diner offers many different things for restaurants. They offer table […]

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6 Questions with Auntie Anne’s Culinary Mastermind

There are 6 questions with Auntie Anne’s culinary mastermind. One of the questions is about the characteristics that are vital to the snack innovation. The culinary mastermind, Melanie Auxer, said that portability is something for Auntie Anne’s because their customers are always on the go. They could have shopping bags in one hand and a […]

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