takeout

Post-NRA Show attitude adjustments

By Peter Romeo on May 20, 2014

If colleagues attended the NRA Show and you didn’t, grant them some deep-thought time. They’re likely grappling with new necessities that mandate changes in their attitudes and ways of doing business. You may want to sit at their feet and get a download, Grasshopper.

Consumer Trends

6 casual-dining chains scoring well with takeout

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jan. 27, 2017

Some of the chains with long waits are winning guests’ satisfaction with carryout.

Operations

Chipotle revises its turnaround plan

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 25, 2017

The updates include changes in the chain's catering program, new digital enhancements, and a contribution from a Starbucks veteran who's been brought onboard.

Franchisees share—and profit

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 19, 2006

How do you share best practices across a chain and cut the need for management to be a problem solver? Get franchisees to share ideas in a secure, Web-based intranet community. Know many owners who'd gladly post their monthly P&L on the Web for peer review? Didn't think so.

50 Great Ideas 2008: 1-10

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 09, 2008

Great ideas we've seen from the restaurant industry.

Technology

How Domino's avoided Super Bowl fumbles

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 15, 2012

The three hours leading into the Super Bowl is the busiest time of the year for the chain, by a blowout margin. Rob Crookston, franchisee of the Roslyn Heights store, will see business soar even in that unit, which is roughly the size of a single-car garage.

Financing

Cautious consumers point to modest growth in ’14 and ’15, Technomic says

By Kelly Killian on Jun. 20, 2014

In its annual state of the industry forecast, Technomic is predicting moderate growth in 2014 and 2015—mostly in limited-service restaurants.

Consumer Trends

Drive-thru rules of the road

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 07, 2017

Technomic’s Consumer Brand Metrics program asks consumers to rate their most recent trip to a restaurant and provide an overall rating of their visit.

Operations

Outfitted for off-premise

By Rita Negrete-Rousseau on Nov. 17, 2017

Chains are pulling it together for takeout.

Technology

Mobile commerce grabs hold of takeout ordering

By Joann Whitcher on Feb. 06, 2013

Mobile smartphone apps are quickly becoming the go-to platform for ordering takeout. According to a new eMarketer report, “Mobile Fast Food Marketing: How QSRs and Fast Casuals Are Getting Quicker and Faster,” more consumers are making their dining decisions en route via the smartphone.

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