Benefits of Smart Inventory Management

Computerizing records, maintaining accuracy and simplifying ordering can save a restaurant time and money.

Managing Employee Absenteeism by Mobile

Restaurant operators now have the ability to combine a restaurant's scheduling application with text messaging to cover shortfalls in the schedule.

Five Tools to Help Restaurant Managers Boost Business

Efficient training, reducing theft and decreasing perceived wait time are all part of building a solid foundation for success.

Executive Summary: Restaurant State of the Industry Report 2011, Part I: Food and Beverage

This Executive Summary, written by Fast Casual editor Valerie Killifer, summarizes the findings of the new 109-page report "Restaurant State of the Industry…

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Six Benefits to Marketing at the POS

Digital technology helps turn customers’ ordering uncertainty into revenue.

Webinar: Optimizing HR and Payroll Effectiveness for Retail and Restaurants

Investing in an HRM application has proven to be one of the most effective ways for businesses to reduce costs, improve productivity and increase employee…

Eliminating Voids in a QSR

Excessive voids waste customer time, increase food costs and can point to employee theft. A point-of-sale system that reduces voids can help.

2011 Top 100 Movers and Shakers

FastCasual.com's sixth annual review of the restaurant segment's Top 100 movers and shakers takes a look at the brands and innovations leading the industry.

Understanding Enterprise-Level POS Solutions

Centralized control enables easy access to POS management, including centrally stored files, role-based access and remote configuration.

Questions to Ask an Alarm Services Vendor

The lowest price isn’t always an indicator of the best value. Learn how restaurateurs can choose the right alarm system.

Five Benefits of Single-Shift Employee Training

Single-shift training helps restaurants increase customer service, boost employee flexibility and minimize turnover.

Security Beyond PCI Compliance

A successful security strategy relies on understanding the business environment, establishing a comprehensive solution and taking proactive steps to protect…

Culver's Improves Security and Customer Service

Culver Franchising System wanted to help franchise owners implement more stringent network security measures, easily maintain PCI compliance and offer secure…

Driving Operational Excellence

Labor costs are one of the biggest expenses QSR operators face. Workforce management automation can help ensure the hiring of more productive employees…

Digital Menu Boards and Labeling Laws

New menu laws require restaurants to display nutritional information. Digital menu boards can provide a solution.

Benefits of Conversational Ordering in a POS System

Flexible ordering based on how customers speak enables operators to improve customer satisfaction and increase ticket sales.

Four Soft ROI Benefits of Digital Signage in the Restaurant Industry

Digital signage can increase profits, but also it yields benefits that are more difficult to measure. Learn how digital signage can increase customer and…

Tips for Restaurateurs: Creating Value through Sustainability

Sustainability may be the latest buzzword, but implementing its best practices can generate value for an operator and boost a restaurant's bottom line.

Making the Most of Marketing Dollars Doesn't Always Mean Branding

While many operators are focused on branding efforts to drive sales, other strategies make more sense for small- and medium-sized restaurants. Local marketing…

One QSR Ensures PCI Compliance and Enhances Security

Taco John’s needed a PCI compliant security solution that wouldn’t require managers to have technical expertise but would ensure credit and debit cards could…