5 ways training can help restaurants prevent sexual harassment

Implementing regular, interactive training that’s customized for restaurant operators can help move the conversation from awareness to action to prevention.

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When digital menu content distracts from the goal

From menu animations that flash by at the speed of light, to the laborious customer experience of printed menus, there's got to be a better way.

Fancy Foods shows' host rebrands, widens membership

October 15, 2019

The 67-year-old Specialty Food Association — representing 3,800 member companies in the $148 billion specialty food industry — is itself rebranding. The SFA…

What to do when franchisees go rogue

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As franchise organizations expand, they oftentimes find it makes sense to allow franchisees some freedom in how they market the brand. But knowing how much…

Order ahead app Ritual launches in Germany, Hong Kong, Netherlands

October 14, 2019

Toronto's Ritual, an on-demand food pickup service, has expanded its international footprint by launching its mobile app in Germany, Hong Kong and the…

Outstanding CX: An opportunity…and a challenge

Business executives in a 2019 study named “customer experience” as the single greatest opportunity for their organization. Learn how to make your customer…

Panera Bread SVP: 'Mission matters, purpose matters'

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The complexities of operational excellence in the omnichannel environment are challenging restaurants, and employers are challenged more than ever to unlock…

Personalization can pay off in holiday time, claims study

October 14, 2019

Customers acquired during a previous holiday season are more than twice as likely to convert the next holiday season compared to other customers. That finding…

Yum China puts waste in 'basket'

October 14, 2019

Yum China Holdings is China's first restaurant company to attain the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification. It has launched a system that…

BBVA's Strickland: customers want similar experiences in desktop, mobile banking

by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group

Tim Tang, director, enterprise solutions at Hughes, sits down with Gil Strickland, vice president, product management at BBVA USA, to talk about customer…

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If 41% of diners eat it once weekly, does your restaurant care?

October 11, 2019

For some of us, it's like something from a horror story: Technomic's recent consumer trend report showing that desserts are disappearing from increasingly…

POS marketing: How data helps restaurants win more repeat business

Restaurant owners and managers are always looking for ways to win more repeat customers. Whether it’s by updating their menu or hosting themed events…

Survey: QSR customers uncertain about transaction security

October 10, 2019

With an estimated one-third of diner/restaurant interactions now reported to involve some kind of "smart" device, many consumers are worried about the overall…

Dunkin' names Latin America/Caribbean VP

October 10, 2019

Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins parent company, Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. has named Pancho Gonzalez as regional vice president, Latin America and Caribbean where…

Grubhub using partnerships, acquisitions to take on mobile food delivery rivals

October 9, 2019

Grubhub, which continues to trail rival DoorDash in terms of market share, has been relying on partnerships to boost its mobile food delivery business…

The Five-Step Recipe for Serving up Delicious & Unified Food Experiences

Every restaurant chain operator knows that simply serving great food doesn’t guarantee success anymore. The biggest element impacting restaurant success today…

'How Chipotle Turned Free Burritos into Lasting Customer Relationships' focus of Oct 24 free webinar

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Basketball and burritos are a pretty unbeatable mix. But when that duo is also paired with digital engagement as Chipotle did last spring, it is even more…

Arby's asks 'Would you like meat-emblazoned lederhosen with that?'

October 9, 2019

It's the season of all things lederhosen-wearing and beer stein-bearing, otherwise known as Oktoberfest time. But at Arby's that celebration just didn't have…

Good Times Burgers parent CEO leaves, CFO fills interim post

October 9, 2019

Parent company of the QSR brand, Good Times Burgers, Good Times Restaurants Inc., has named its CFO Ryan Zink as its acting CEO following what the company…

Subway makes 3 marketing leadership moves

October 9, 2019

Subway is making some major moves in its marketing team, today announcing the naming of former Michaels Stores and Pizza Hut CMO Carrie Walsh as its new chief…