Card use increases for small purchases

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Consumers buy more with plastic than cash.

Are kiosks the future?

In late November, Subway had Pro-Tech install several touchscreen ordering kiosks in the Vanderbilt Children's Hospital in Nashville.

A Year in Review Industry Remains Stable

For the Quick Service Restaurant industry, 2005 was a year of resiliency, creativity, menu changes and a revolving door for executives.

Coffee going quick

In the quick-service restaurant industry time is money.  Which may explain why drive-thrus, offering quick service to millions of customers each day, coupled…

Win $25,000 MasterCard Gift Card at Arby's

Customers using a MasterCard credit card to pay for any purchase at Arby's are automatically entered for a chance to win $25,000 in MasterCard gift cards.

Good traffic, but less spending expected in slowing economy

Every segment of the restaurant industry will feel the impact of reduced spending, but experts believe that the quick-service segment will suffer the least for…

Restaurants make great strides in putting victims back to work

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina many restaurants are proving that statistic to be true whether through financial gifts, percentage of sale promotions…

Serving up Profits with Digital Menu Boards

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Digital menu boards can attract viewers, generate product excitement and have a tangible effect on revenue.

No Software Needed for Your Restaurant

HyperOffice is a perfect solution because it is cost effective, easy to use and is a great organizational tool.

Fashion in QSR is jazzing up!

Close to 30 million American's wake up each morning getting dressed in clothes that someone else picked out for them.

Happy Joe's Pizza revamps with 'Cafez' concept

Premium beverages, salads and sandwiches are now available, including a recently introduced Chipotle line of pizza, pasta and salad.

Slip Slidin' Safety

12 million foodservice workers who are exposed to accidents in QSR and fast-casual restaurants are at the top of operators concerns.