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Top 10 social media performers includes mix of QSR, pizza, fast casual
April 9, 2015
Toronto, Ontario, Canada-based technology and data company Engagement Labs released its top 10 quick service restaurants based on social media performance on…
read nowChowNow provides Google Wallet to customers 'at no additional cost'
April 9, 2015
ChowNow updated restaurant clients' ordering apps to include Google Wallet as of today at no additional cost.
read nowIFA advocating for SBA to develop 'reasonable standards' for franchises
April 9, 2015
IFA stated that franchisors and franchisees should not be considered "affiliated" solely because of contractual rights and obligations.
read nowMcDonald's, Starbucks under investigation for tax evasion in EU
April 9, 2015
McDonald’s is joining Starbucks in an investigation of the companies' tax affairs in Europe by European Union officials.
read nowWienerschnitzel launches 4 new Chili Cheese Fries flavors
April 8, 2015
Flavors include Frank's RedHot Sauce, bacon, ranch dressing and sour cream.
read nowMcDonald's 'Pay with Lovin' awarded Ad of the Quarter from Ace Metrix
April 8, 2015
McDonald's score outperformed its competitive set by at least 20 percent, a significant score above average.
read nowIngenico Group launches Wi-Fi, Bluetooth enabled tableside payment
April 8, 2015
Ingenico Group, provider of seamless payment systems, launched an iWL series Wi-Fi enabled mobile terminal solution for use in the US market. This extension to…
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Social media is a must, but not enough: tips for getting creative
by Nanxi Liu — CEO, Enplug
Owners need to look outside the box and develop strategies that seamlessly integrate with customers’ always-on and always-connected world.
read nowNetworld EVP recognized as 'corporate visionary' in Folio: awards
April 7, 2015
Folio: will recognize honorees on June 8 at the Grand Hyatt in New York City.
read nowLRS releases waitlist app that sends table status updates to host stand remotely
April 7, 2015
Long Range Systems, a supplier of technology designed to improve and enhance the guest experience, announced an updated version of On Cue for Restaurants.
read nowHotSchedules awarded $20M in funding
April 7, 2015
Bridge Capital Holdings announced it has funded a combination of credit facilities and working capital advances totaling $20 million to HotSchedules, a…
read nowCREAM inks largest franchise deal since 2012
April 6, 2015
The agreement marks CREAM's largest franchising deal since launching franchise opportunities in 2012.
read nowNRF: Obama overtime proposal 'will likely harm managers' career paths'
April 6, 2015
The organization conducted a new survey and determined, based on its results, that the proposal will undermine the quality of customer service the industry is…
read nowWhataburger intros honey mustard chicken club
April 6, 2015
It features a combination of the sweetness and tanginess found in Whataburger's Signature Honey Mustard.
read nowVilla Italian Kitchen opens in LGA and Seattle-based mall
April 6, 2015
Villa Italian Kitchen features Neapolitan and pan pizzas
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This gay-marriage thing isn't going away: what your restaurant needs to consider when taking a stance
by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group
With increasing support for and legalization of gay marriage among the majority of Americans, particularly millennials, it's worth considering how engaging in…
read nowCreamistry to expand into Southern California
April 3, 2015
Creamistry, a California-based liquid nitrogen ice cream concept, announced plans to open five new locations in the Southern California area.
read nowGeorgia-based Wendy's and Dunkin' Donuts to deploy NCR transaction solutions
April 3, 2015
NCR Corporation, provider of consumer transaction technologies, announced that Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia- based Wissol Group a range of NCR cloud-enabled…
read nowCousins Subs: social media contest 'demonstrates our commitment to our state university as a Wisconsin-based brand'
April 3, 2015
Cousins Subs held its Three Point Shootout social media contest from Jan. 26 to Feb. 22 with UW Athletics as part of a one-year partnership.
read nowIngenico preps merchants for EMV migration with new products
April 3, 2015
The point-of-sale provider announced two new additions to its line of products to help retailers and restaurants ease into chip card acceptance.
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