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Dessert

Financing

Bakers Square to triple in size this year under new owner

 By Joe Guszkowski on May 10, 2022

BBQ Holdings will grow the chain’s footprint from 18 locations to 55 using ghost kitchens.

Leadership

Peach Cobbler Factory names Greg George CEO

 By Heather Lalley on Apr. 21, 2022

The 10-unit dessert concept said it has extensive growth plans.

Food

Toppers partners with local cheesemakers to launch ‘killer’ pizzas

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 09, 2022

Wisconsin cheeses and topping ingredients create premium pies that set the menu apart from the competition. And a new dessert lineup spotlights local frozen custard.

Financing

Krispy Kreme evolves into a CPG company

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 21, 2022

The company sees itself as an omnichannel treat company. But don’t expect the chain’s doughnuts to be everywhere.

Emerging Brands

Smallcakes cupcake chain is acquired by The Derbyshire Group

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 14, 2021

The 180-unit brand, which sells cupcakes and ice cream and is largely owned by franchisees, will be led by a new team as it is prepped for growth.

Operations

The biggest dessert chains in the U.S.

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 24, 2021

Here are the biggest frozen dessert chains in the country, according to the Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report.

Technology

Sigep Exp—The digital experience for dessert and coffee foodservice

Sponsored content from our partner Italian Trade Agency on Mar. 11, 2021

Sigep, the iconic trade show of artisan gelato, pastry, bakery and coffee organized by Italian Exhibition Group SpA, is celebrating its 42nd anniversary.

Food

Optimizing the dessert menu for off-premise dining

Sponsored content from our partner Ferrero on Feb. 23, 2021

With the pandemic forcing many eateries to pivot to take-out and delivery, restaurant operators are looking for menu items that are easy to prepare, travel well and have broad appeal.

Food

Branded toppings, mix-ins can help drive frozen dessert orders

Sponsored content from our partner Ferrero on Feb. 19, 2021

As operators pare the choices they offer guests, making strategic use of dessert menu real estate is crucial. 

Food

3 ways to boost dessert sales

Sponsored content from our partner Ferrero on Jul. 31, 2020

According to Technomic’s 2019 Dessert Consumer Trend Report, about a quarter of consumers (24%) say they eat dessert about 4.5 times per week on average. For restaurants, means many opportunities to capture dessert dollars.

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