5 top tech trends for 2016

There are a number of key trends for tech savvy QSRs to think about and plan for if they want to attract new customers and increase customer retention this…

5 strategies to reassure consumers about food safety

Consumers now hold restaurants to higher standards than ever, forcing brands to reassure them about the safety of their food.

In the restaurant Red Zone: Running the last 20 yards in the pick-up game

The success of mobile and online ordering can only be achieved when the digital strategy has an equally well-thought out plan to support pick-up or curbside…

5 pros and cons of scaling your restaurant business

Before you sign on the dotted line for a new location, consider these pros and cons of scaling your restaurant business.

Loyalty applications and payments: Are consumers ready?

Loyalty applications are more popular than ever and as we shift to mobile payments there is a new opportunity to integrate rewards and payments.

10 fresh restaurant marketing ideas for 2016

Today there are marketing techniques that won't break the bank and will help you save time. Use these restaurant marketing ideas to take your business to the…

Now trending: Restaurants will continue to make 'cage-free egg' pledges in 2016

Restaurants serving cage-free eggs turned out to be one of this year’s top trends, and it will also be a popular move in the coming year.

5 ways restaurants can keep up with industry changes

Restaurants must be constantly evolving if they are to maintain, grow and in some cases reclaim their market share.

Restaurants are making sure that Kids LiveWell

With child obesity a concern in this country, restaurant operators are continuing to look for ways to make sure there are healthful and nutritious items on the…

Saying no to digital: Why haven't all restaurateurs embraced new POS systems?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

A new study looks at why many restaurants haven't implemented a digital POS system.

Fast-food breakfast is 'top food story' of the year

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Three of this year's top-10 stories revolved around the fast food industry: Domino's new emoji ordering option ranked as No. 7 and the availability of alcohol…

How 3 restaurants tackled holiday hiring

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Execs of Doc Popcorn, Kono Pizza and Maui Wowi share their strategies when it comes to hiring seasonal help.

Get with the compliance program: A 4-step, mobile process

Formalizing a process isn’t about adding an extra step to bog employees down, it’s about creating a proof point to measure compliance with assorted regulations.

Drive-thru menu boards accelerating into the digital future

The days of static signage at the drive-thru are over. Innovative new technologies have made the drive-thru experience interactive and personalized for each…

Menu trends: Going back to the basics

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Incorporating new food trends to spice up traditional menus is one way to grab customer attention, but some restaurants are using everyday ingredients to drive…

Restaurateurs celebrate the season with holiday promotions: Part 2

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Along with Santa Claus, bustling stores and visiting relatives, the holidays bring promotions — lots of them. Here's a look at Part 2 of our holiday promo…

Can your restaurant bounce back from a crisis?

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Running a restaurant can be a great source of enjoyment. It can also be a risky endeavor. What can you do when your restaurant faces a PR crisis?

Controlling the supply chain is key to preventing E. coli outbreaks

Just like with any sports team, the food supply chain is only as strong as its weakest link.

3 ways restaurants can optimize labor efficiencies to cut costs

Outdated and inconsistent scheduling practices are running rampant in the majority of restaurants, which is taking a toll on their bottom lines.

Restaurateurs celebrate the season with holiday promotions

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Holiday promotions abound at restaurants nationwide. Restaurant operators are offering tasty treats, hot or cold beverages, while helping people in need.