Pyramid Computer introduces kiosk to measure body temperature

May 19, 2020

Pyramid Computer GmbH has announced the U.K. availability of its polytouch 32 curve access control kiosk which automatically measures human body temperature as…

Restaurant reopenings, Mother's Day drive transaction boost

May 19, 2020

A combination of a holiday, Mother's Day and the reopening of restaurants and bars is proving to be beneficial to U.S. restaurant chain transactions.

Moto, QikServe launching mobile ordering at UK rest stops, starting with Burger King

May 18, 2020

Moto, the largest highway service operator in the U.K., is launching a click-and-collect mobile ordering program at 48 of its sites, backed by QikServe's…

Sonic ushers in QuaranQueen, QuaranKing for Prom 2020

May 15, 2020

Prom season got seriously derailed this year by the pandemic, but Sonic Drive-In is starting a promotion tomorrow that gives kids something to shoot for this…

Survey: Only 1 in 12 would dine in a restaurant today

A Denver-based market research firm's latest poll shows Americans are still -- for the most part -- very uncomfortable with the idea of either eating out or…

NYC Council caps third-party delivery fees

May 14, 2020

The New York City Council voted to cap commissions on third-party food delivery services during the state of emergency, a move that supporters say will provide…

Jack in the Box delivers on prediction of 4.2% same-store sales drop

May 14, 2020

After withdrawing its guidance nearly four weeks ago and warning its same-store sales would drop 4.2% in mid-April, Jack in the Box today delivered on its…

Edible bears record-setting Mom's Day 'fruit'

May 14, 2020

Edible reports that it recorded a massive 36% increase in sales on Mother's Day this year over last this past Sunday, when the brand fulfilled a record-setting…

Latest dine-in data tells story of cautious customers, vanishing workers

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

Restaurant sales data shows the return to dine-in will be a slow and cautious one for customers, according to data and insights provider, Black Box…

CORE provides grants to restaurant employees

May 13, 2020

CORE, otherwise known as the non-profit Children of Restaurant Employees, that helps restaurant employees' families facing health crises and other issues, said…

PepsiCo helping restaurant workers coping with COVID-19

May 12, 2020

Building on its more than $50 million commitment for COVID-19 relief, PepsiCo Foodservice is launching four programs aimed at supporting restaurants and their…

'Don't stand so close to me': How fast food can thrive without lines

by Kevin Grauman — CEO, QLess, Inc

Lines were always a fact of life at great QSR brands -- the operative word there being "were." The pandemic has ushered in the need for fast food restaurants…

May 26 webinar hones in on curbside pickup, delivery transition tips that work

The pandemic has pushed restaurant curbside pickup and delivery practices to the top of operators' priority lists. Check out this free webinar for one brand's…

Burger King, Popeyes, Tim Hortons North America stores ready for dine-in, CEO says

May 12, 2020

The CEO of Restaurant Brands International Inc., the parent of Burger King, Popeyes and Tim Hortons, has prepared its nearly 15,000 North American stores and…

Restaurant transactions on the rise

May 11, 2020

Lingering tailwinds from government relief payments and the lifting of dine-in restrictions in states like Georgia, Florida, and Texas helped improve U.S.

Panda Express gives hospital workers, first responders in-store discount

May 11, 2020

Panda Express said it is offering a 10-percent off "appreciation discount program" for hospital staff and first responders that starts this National Hospital…

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Restaurant SSS drop 55% in April: Time for comeback?

May 8, 2020

April was the first month truly impacted by COVID-19 pandemic's stay-at-home guidelines, and declines in restaurant sales clearly illustrate the damage.

How to Thrive After Reopening by Harnessing Your Back of House

Are you still managing inventory with spreadsheets? Or scheduling shifts based on half-remembered conversations? This guide talks about why taking full…

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Golden Chick president promises 500 stores, Netsurion on speeding up contactless pickup

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

Although just 189-stores in size now, Golden Chick is planning a lot of hatchlings for the future, with a goal of 500 stores nationally by 2030, according to…