How Restaurant Real Estate Is Evolving in a Digital World
The restaurant industry is dealing with tens of thousands of locations that were built before “consumers were changing their minds” and expecting to order from restaurants whenever, wherever and however they want. “They weren’t built to suit evolving needs,” continued...
Charlie Morrison Talks Curiosity, Leap to Salad and Go in Food On Demand Conference Keynote
Charlie Morrison, known for leading the digitally savvy chain Wingstop for nearly a decade, credited curiosity—and advice from a business school professor—for helping instill in him an appreciation of data and how it can be used to build companies. “I did actually...
Donatos Pizza Testing Smart Saucer, Plans More Automation
Agápe Automation’s tagline is “automate with love,” said Chief Operating Officer Craig Turner, and the company is looking to do just that at Donatos Pizza by putting technology to work in new ways. “It really speaks to our intention of making the kitchen a better...
Why Virtual Restaurants Can’t Be an Afterthought
Remember when Pasqually’s Pizza & Wings drew the ire of some customers after it was discovered the virtual brand was really Chuck E. Cheese in disguise? Applebee’s, too, came under fire for the Neighborhood Wings menu it rolled out on Grubhub, but that reaction is...
Outstanding Operators
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