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...
Restaurants Get Social
Thursday, March 22, 2018
It is no secret that social media is the way of the future. Every year the movement towards a larger online presence gets stronger. Restaurants are taking advantage of social media platforms to build brand awareness and have fun while doing it! Restaurants who take advantage of the world of social media find them to be a tool to build an organic following and allows owners and the marketing team to converse with guests! Read More...
The Fast Casual Industry Came Into Its Own In 2017
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
The Fast Casual Restaurant Industry is the way of the future. 2017 was the year the industry really came into it's own. A decade ago very few had heard of fast casual. It was an idea some were implementing, but not everyone was talking about. Once the word got out, the fast casual industry exploded. "From 2011 to 2016, fast- casual restaurants saw their sales grow between 10 and 11 percent annually" (Washington Post) Restaurateurs have found an exciting niche where they can offer high quality, delicious food at affordable prices without having to worry about flipping tables, taking reservations and maintaining commercial sized kitchens.Read More...
