How technology is solving headaches for menu labeling

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

The technology that fuels digital menu boards and ordering kiosks within restaurant locations today is being used to maintain nutritional disclosures in real…

Zapper unveils dine-and-dash app

June 1, 2015

Zapper announced the launch of its mobile payments app and marketing service at local establishments this month in Richmond, Virginia.

Australian Urbanspoon users migrate to new platform

June 1, 2015

Zomato, a restaurant search and discovery app that provides information for more than1.4 million restaurants, has completed the transition of Australian users…

Study: Iconic brands are losing consumers

June 1, 2015

Many of America's largest food and beverage companies are in trouble, according to Rabobank's new report, "Dude, where's my consumer?"

Gluten-free: passing fad or permanent trend?

Is it time for your restaurant to go "gluten-free?" Though the trend "seems to be leveling out in the mainstream," it's more than just a passing fad.

McDonald's Argentina giving more than $10M in promotions

May 29, 2015

Buenos Aires, Argentina-based Arcos Dorados, the world's largest McDonald's franchise, is offering customers at its McDonald's restaurants in Argentina, Chile…

Creamery rolls out Father's Day cake, new line of products

May 29, 2015

Creamery announced the return of its Tall, Dark & Delicious cake for Father's Day.

Dunkins', Smuckers, Keurig roll out K-Cups nationwide

May 29, 2015

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., The J.M. Smucker Company and Keurig Green Mountain Inc. announced that Dunkin' K-Cup pods are now available for sale at retailers…

Westfield debuts video sneak peek of new LAX remodel

May 29, 2015

The design was inspired by L.A.’s Sunset Boulevard and features 21 new dining and retail destinations, including newly revealed first-of-its-kind The…

Krispy Kreme inks 11-unit deal

May 28, 2015

Krispy Kreme announced it has signed development agreements to open 11 Krispy Kreme shops in Arkansas, Montana, Illinois and Kentucky over the next several…

Popeyes post 'strong quarter'

May 28, 2015

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc. reported results for its Q1 2015, ended April 19, 2015.

White Castle signs on with APT for cloud-based analytics

May 28, 2015

Applied Predictive Technologies and White Castle renewed their partnership to continue licensing APT's Test & Learn software.

Long John Silver's transitions commodities, payment systems, hires new COO

May 27, 2015

Long John Silver's announced the company has outsourced its complete supply chain operation to SpenDifference.

Indian QSR market worth $27B by 2020, study says

May 27, 2015

Research and Markets announced the addition of the "Fast Food Market in India 2015 - 2020" report to their offering.

Does your restaurant have a 'water issue'?

With sustainability now a top trend this year, it could be time for all restaurants to incorporate environment-friendly practices into their business plans.

Taco Bell cutting artificial ingredients in 2015

May 26, 2015

Taco Bell announced the chain is cutting artificial flavors from most menu items.

KFC exploits Southern charm, nostalgia to win back favor

May 26, 2015

After a continued loss of business to Chick-fil-A, who now holds the title for chicken mega-chain king, KFC has finally slid into action by bringing Colonel…

Cousins Subs to bolster IT with new director

May 26, 2015

Cousins Subs announced the company has invested in bolstering its IT infrastructure with the hiring of Scott Lewis as director of information technology.

McDonald's instructs workers to both ask and tell

May 26, 2015

In an effort to curb order mistakes, McDonald's has launched a new campaign called "Ask, Ask, Tell" that calls for drive-thru employees to repeatedly verify…

3 ways restaurants can use automation to drive business value

Exactly how is IT automation helping restaurants?