James T Mann Jr

12/23/2022

New Sonic Drive In for Green Township, Cincinnati. Patio and indoor/outdoor dining area. Haven't gotten there yet to see in person... thankful Google Maps keeps things up to date... photo credit Google Street View

11/10/2021

Neat stuff happening!

There are more than 1,000 ghost kitchens in the U.S., but Inspire Brands recently launched one unlike any before it. The company, which owns Dunkin', Baskin-Robbins, Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Jimmy John’s, Sonic Drive-In, and Rusty Taco, recently introduced Alliance Kitchen, which it called th...

03/19/2021

If you read this....you're probably gonna go get an Oreo or some chocolate to go with your coffee....

The Story Behind Baskin-Robbins' OREO 'n Cold Brew
https://buff.ly/3twTQtq

03/12/2021

Great article on all things Sonic!

https://buff.ly/2OliVII

05/04/2020

Taco Bell CEO Mark King: the COVID-19 crisis is ‘accelerating the future’

As dining rooms reopen, King said safety and contactless ordering are top priorities for the quick-service brand

05/02/2020

McDonald’s CEO: People Will Return to Familiar Brands | QSR magazine

The spending habits of McDonald’s customers have tilted not unlike other fast-food competitors in recent weeks.

05/01/2020

Finishing up a new look and addition to this Sonic Drive In location in Jennings, Louisiana.

04/29/2020

Best strategies for reopening restaurants in the coronavirus era

Expert Mandy Sedlak, food safety and public health manager for Ecolab’s Ecosure division, offers health and sanitation steps to consider as restrictions are lifted

04/27/2020

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Puts Franchisees, Community First During Crisis

Tropical Smoothie Café was on record-breaking pace before COVID-19. The company, founded in 1997, opened 124 locations in 2019—more than any single year in its history.

03/30/2020

Best safety practices for delivery and takeout in the COVID-19 age

Ecolab manager offers advice on methods and protocols in off-premise food amid the coronavirus pandemic

03/25/2020

Adjusting Your Service Model on the Fly

In many ways, the quick-service and fast-casual restaurant industries are better prepared to navigate the crisis posed by coronavirus than they would have been five years ago. The robust off-premises business that restaurants have built over the last three to four years is now paying off, as many ci...

03/19/2020

Coronavirus Crisis Communications for Restaurants: A Checklist | QSR magazine

In the last month, the world has changed dramatically and drastically for restaurants across the U.S.