Restaurantology Ep 3: How two brands landed post-pandemic investment deals
It’s part three of our Restaurantology series, and today we’re talking about the state of the mergers and acquisitions market during the COVID-19 crisis. Prior to the pandemic, Savory Fund’s portfolio...
11 Nov 20201h 2min
Restaurantology Ep 2: It’s time to focus on growth again—here’s how
It’s part two of our Restaurantology series, and we’re talking with emerging restaurant leaders about their unique expansion plans. The coronavirus pandemic clearly slammed the brakes on restaurant mo...
10 Nov 202052min
Restaurantology Ep 1: Why hospitality is still critical to restaurant success
Today is our first episode in the Restaurantology series! Restaurantology is a partnership with Savory Fund, which was launched earlier this year by investment firm Mercato Partners, and was establish...
9 Nov 202048min
What pivoting looks like to a full-serve breakfast chain
Everyone got hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, but full-service chains were especially rocked by losing dining rooms. And with a huge shift in daypart activity due to millions of Americans working fr...
3 Nov 202040min
Why menu innovation still matters, according to Velvet Taco's CEO
Before the pandemic, fast-casual taco joint Velvet Taco was cruising. It had grown to 15 locations doing $4 million in average unit volume, and it planned aggressive growth across the U.S. Menu innova...
23 Okt 202043min
A look inside this year's QSR Drive Thru Study
We’ve been publishing the QSR® Drive-Thru Study now for over 20 years, holding quick-service chains accountable by reporting on their performance in speed of service, order accuracy, and other importa...
16 Okt 202042min
Mendocino Farms is finding its way in an off-premises world
Mendocino Farms is the perfect example of fast casual 2.0. Committed to big footprints with beautiful designs and activities like foosball and corn hole, the Los Angeles–based brand elevated the entir...
9 Okt 202033min
How FOCUS is creating a brand experience through digital ordering
Digital strategies were important before the pandemic, but they're critical today, and restaurants have only scratched the surface with digital innovations. Nobody knows that better than Dan Getsacov,...
2 Okt 202046min
