by International Associations | Feb 8, 2021 | Marketing
Sponsored content from our partner SOCi on Nov. 30, 2020 Localized marketing is essential for running successful multi-location businesses. For the restaurant industry, specifically, localized marketing is more important than ever. Localization came full force as...
by jmaze@winsightmedia.com (Jonathan Maze) | Feb 5, 2021 | Covid-19
The coronavirus pandemic, restaurant shutdowns and their impact dominated headlines this year and will change the industry for good.By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 21, 2020 On March 14, following a phone call from his frustrated police chief, Hoboken, N.J. Mayor Ravi...
by hlalley@technomic.com (Heather Lalley) | Feb 5, 2021 | Restaurant
The growing demand for off-premises dining was reshaping the industry even before coronavirus. Here’s how brands account for off-premises in their R&D. MENU INNOVATIONS | APRIL 2020 | LAURA ZOLMAN KIRK CHRONIC TACOS With its off-premises business...
by hlalley@technomic.com (Heather Lalley) | Feb 3, 2021 | Restaurant
Operators are mulling new designs and revamped real estate strategies as the COVID crisis drags on. By Heather Lalley on Dec. 04, 2020 Photograph: Shutterstock Fast-casual chains have long been a bright spot of growth in the restaurant industry, even as other...
by pcobe@winsightmedia.com (Patricia Cobe) | Feb 2, 2021 | Covid-19
Sales of restaurant gift cards typically boom around this time of year—they make a safe, easy and universally-appreciated holiday present. But so far, sales are down considerably from 2019, according to data from Paytronix Systems, a guest experience platform....