The holiday season is back again, and we are celebrating Italian-style! Everyone has their own holiday traditions, and the Italians are no exception. We did our research and compiled a list of our favorite Italian traditional holiday foods. Whether you’re looking for the perfect treat for after a night out at Squisito or want to give it a go yourself at home, this is an awesome list to go to if you’re looking to celebrate the holidays like a true Italian.Read More...
Italian Foods That Shine During Summer
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
The flavors of Italy thrive during the summer. The days are long, the weather is beautiful, the beaches are full, and the food is fresh and delicious. While there is something for every season in Italian cuisine, there are some dishes that are perfect to enjoy during the summer. Fresh produce, light pasta, small bites, refreshing rose wine, and creamy gelato all are staples for Italians during hot summer months. Let’s explore the Squisito menu and pick out our top dishes to enjoy during the summer.Read More...
Proud of our roots!
Monday, March 25, 2019
The first European settlers landed in the Province of Maryland on March 25, 1634 and we are still celebrating this amazing state each year on this anniversary. Squisito Franchise Enterprises and the Monte Restaurant Development Group are headquartered in Annapolis, and we could not be prouder to call Maryland our home! Read More...
Authentic Italian always trumps the “next best thing”
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
It seems everyone is constantly raving about the next best thing in food and dining whether it be acai bowls, celery juice, or even the comeback of brussels sprouts, but when it comes to Italian food, authentic recipes are always a “go to”. While it’s exciting to try new versions of dishes, a classic bowl of spaghetti with marinara, lasagna Bolognese or margherita pizza are consistently top sellers in Italian restaurants.Read More...
Squisito’s Top 5 Sellers
Wednesday, January 02, 2019
The best way to judge a great pizzeria is through their cheese pizza. In business if you can do the simplest thing perfectly, odds are you’ve got the rest of it down. We decided to run a test on what our top sellers are at Squisito and we are happy to report that of course our cheese pizza is the number one seller, but we’re pleasantly surprised by the other popular sellers!Read More...
Why Italian Fast - Casual Works
Monday, November 26, 2018
It’s 2018 and everyone wants their food to be healthy, delicious and convenient. Fast-Casual was born to meet this demand and has been thriving ever since. Mexican and American Fast-Casual chains are everywhere making it better than ever to stand out with Italian!Read More...
3 Steps to Throwing an Epic Pizza Party with Squisito
Sunday, September 23, 2018
Top 4 ways to drive restaurant sales during the summer
Monday, August 13, 2018
Summer is all about vacations and sitting by the pool- neither of which encourage diners to eat out at their favorite restaurants. It’s the time to get creative and drive customers back to you during the warm summer months! June through August is the perfect time to get creative and focus on new ways to get people off the beach and into your restaurant.Read More...
How to Celebrate National Cheese Day with Squisito
Friday, May 25, 2018
We at Squisito love celebrating “National” holidays in style. From fun food facts and social media posts to discounts and giveaways, we are always doing something fun to acknowledge delicious Italian food! June 4this National Cheese Day and we can’t wait to focus on one of the “gratest” foods ever invented. Check out some awesome ways you can celebrate with Squisito Pizza and Pasta!Read More...
Digital Advertising for Restaurants
Thursday, April 26, 2018
Digital advertising is vital in 2018. The days of print are slowly coming to an end as the world of advertising shifts to the internet. Social media has proven to be an amazing asset for building brand awareness and interacting with customers, especially in the world of restaurant management! Organic and free posts are of course a great tool, but advertising through social platforms and online in general is powerful to taking business up a notch (or a few notches).Read More...
