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.

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.

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…

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…

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…

Making Every Glance Count: Digital Signage and Integrated Technologies in QSR

New technology is allowing restaurants to have integrated, all-digital systems that improve efficiency and decision making. Real-time data is available to…

Four Considerations for a POS System in the Digital Restaurant

With digital systems becoming more prevalent in restaurants, integration is vital to ensure smooth operations. And all-digital, integrated management system…

To Focus Group, Or Not To Focus Group?

In an age of information databases, network connectivity, interactive media, and the Internet, quick access to consumer information has become the norm. Though…