Increasing Guest Satisfaction with Productivity-Based Scheduling

Having the right employees at the right time can be a critical component of success.

Ensuring Regulatory Compliance with a Workforce Management Solution

Investing in a workforce management solution now can help operators avoid costly headaches in the future.

Seeding a Market: QSRs Support Franchisee Growth in New Markets

QSRs are laying the foundation for future franchise expansion by launching company-owned stores in new markets.

Responsible Restaurants: How Operators Can Leverage True Sustainability to Their Advantage

Consumers care about the sources and environmental impact of their food. Operators care about the bottom line. In this guide, sponsored by Truitt Brothers…

Garlic Jim's Famous Gourmet Pizza Increases Online Sales with eThor.com

A northwestern gourmet pizza delivery company needed to build an online presence and eThor.com offered a solution.

What is a mobile payment? [Infographic]

There's a surprising amount of misinformation and confusion being sown about mobile payments. (Even by well-meaning news organizations and reputable tech…

Four Ways to Minimize Theft in a Restaurant

Technology and communication can keep revenue out of the hands of thieves.

The Changing Face of Menu Boards

Digital technology allows operators to move beyond static advertising to create a dynamic messaging system.

QSR Franchise Opportunities: Crucial Considerations

Operators should consider the brand's image and marketing services as well as their own assets and qualifications.

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.