Buzztime tablets feature ordering, payment features

August 6, 2015

Self-service ordering and payment functions are now available for Buzztime tabletop tablets.

Hundreds wait in line for Iceland Dunkin' Donuts

August 6, 2015

Iceland’s first Dunkin’ Donuts opened Wednesday morning, welcoming more than 200 customers who had formed a line outside the door Tuesday night.

10 reasons brands fail at delivery

by Darrel Suderman — President CEO, Food Technical Consulting

It may surprise you that the top 10 reasons why many restaurant concepts are stumbling or failing to deliver represent very simple business principles.

Survey: Restaurateurs believe technology generates increased revenue

August 6, 2015

Survey reports that restaurants are relying on technology as a way to create revenue and improve efficiency.

Del Taco lowers annual interest expense by $5M

August 6, 2015

Lowering its annual interest expense allows even greater flexibility, Del Taco CFO says.

PDQ debuts several new menu items

August 5, 2015

The QSR unveiled new menu items along with several new sides.

Consumers gobbling up meat snacks, beef seeing stiff competition

August 5, 2015

An push to eat healthier is spurring more protein-based meat snacks consumption in past five years.

McDonald’s adds to board of directors

August 5, 2015

McDonald’s recently added to its board of directors, hiring John Mulligan and Lloyd Dean, according to a recent report.

Rewards program delivers the goods for National Coney Island chain

August 5, 2015

National Coney Island restaurant chain is reaping benefits of a new rewards program.

Fraud beware: WAND releases credit card protection software

August 5, 2015

Ahead of the Oct. 1 liability deadline, WAND releases new EMV terminals and promises enhanced protection and security measures.

Does your menu reflect this year's top menu change?

Nancy Kruse, a restaurant menu analyst, shared information about restaurant change during the webinar, “Menus 2015: Turning Trends Into Money Makers.”

'Rowdy' Ronda Rousey to star in Hardee’s commercial

August 4, 2015

“Rowdy” Ronda Rousey will star in Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s latest commercial.

Arby's partners with No Kid Hungry

August 4, 2015

In an effort to raise awareness about childhood hunger in America, Arby's is partnering with No Kid Hungry.

Serazen acquires 50 Hardee’s units

August 4, 2015

GE Capital’s Franchise Finance business has provided a $30.7 million loan to Serazen LLC to refinance debt andacquire and re-image 50 Hardee’s units in…

6 ways to make your restaurant more sustainable without cutting profits

by Vishy Visweswaran — Chief Technology Officer, SCA Technologies

Follow these six tips that relate to promotions planning and execution to make your restaurant more sustainable in the current industry climate.

Controversy puts Tim Hortons' in-store digital signage network under the microscope

August 3, 2015

The Tim Hortons fast casual chain of coffee and doughnut shops is reviewing its in-store digital signage channel, according to The Canadian Press and CTV News.

FiveStars partners with Advantage Waypoint to drive growth, company expansion

August 3, 2015

Marketing automation and loyalty program provider FiveStars is partnering with Advantage Waypoint to drive merchant expansion and speed growth.

Piada opening in Mall of America

August 3, 2015

Piada Italian Street Food will open its first Minnesota location inside Mall of America before the holiday season.

2 experts, 7 points about emerging social media for your restaurant

When should you incorporate emerging social media channels into your restaurant marketing strategy? Where do you start and what if it goes wrong?

3 restaurants selected to 'pitch' concepts at Fast Casual Executive Summit

July 31, 2015

Following a worldwide contest, three restaurants have been chosen to present concepts before a panel of investors and a live audience at the Fast Casual…