CFOs Marvel at Strength of Third-Party Delivery
When Robert Linder, CFO of Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, a casual-dining chain that operates 52 restaurants in eight states, was asked about his brand’s off-premises performance for 2024 at the recent Restaurant Finance & Development Conference, he expressed...
KFC’s Digital Twin ‘Saucy’ Aims to Capture Gen Z
KFC has debuted its first-ever spin-off concept, dubbed “Saucy.” A modern shift from traditional KFC hubs, the concept aims to attract a younger consumer base. It debuted just before the holidays, in Orlando, Florida, on Dec. 23. The core concept centers around...
Super-apps vs. Pure Players: The Strategic Evolution of Global Delivery Platforms
Contributing editor, Peter Backman, is a long-term foodservice sector guru and founder of theDelivery.World, a platform that connects the delivery sector and makes sense of the myriad changes and challenges that affect the sector across the globe. The global delivery...
The Catering Journey: An Opportunity for Significant Growth
Contributing writer Jim Rand is a seasoned hospitality professional with decades of experience scaling catering operations for major brands. In this four-part series, he shares key insights to help restaurant operators tap into the catering channel for growth. ...
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux Is Scoring Big With Off-Premises
You know the feeling you get when you watch Rudy? That’s what Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux wants you to feel about its food and atmosphere. It’s a brand built on the spirit of the walk-on athlete, like Rudy Ruettiger was at Notre Dame, and like Walk-On’s founders...
Outstanding Operators
Food On Demand Outstanding Operators features restaurant brands with innovative operations that are taking creative paths to success with delivery and all things off-premises.
