KFC slows down fast food

April 7, 2016

KFC made a public recommitment to the standards set forth by founder Colonel Harland Sanders in 1952.

The ROI of Paging Systems

Tried-and-true paging technology not only can help improve operations, it can improve the bottom line as well.

Location matters: Are you on the wrong side of the road?

Most Investors understand the importance of analyzing demographics and traffic counts, but asking the question: "Is this location on the right side of the…

Slapfish CEO urges Summit attendees to 'make your most annoying customer your best friend'

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Slapfish founder Andrew Gruel responds to approximately 30 online reviews daily about his company — regardless of whether they are positive or negative. He…

White Castle gets in on April Fool's Day fun

April 1, 2016

The chain stated it will begin nationwide delivery of The Original Slider in Crave Cases (30 Sliders) via Crave Copters, unmanned aerial vehicles more…

The latest and greatest in mobile marketing

by Chris Allen

When the first mobile ad was launched in 1997, who would have guessed that nearly 20 years later, mobile ad spending would be forecasted to surpass desktop ad…

Heard at the Summit: Memorable quotes from Day 1

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Any time you gather some of the industry's brightest CEOs, franchisors, chefs, franchisees and vendors, there is sure to be some insightful quotes. We've…

Social Media Is Running (Not Ruining) Your Restaurant…Why That’s A Good Thing

Watch the full session video of the opening keynote of the 2016 Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit. Speaker: Andrew Gruel, Founder and Head Chef of…

'Hungry Buddy' promises to make dining alone a more engaging experience

March 29, 2016

The experience of dining alone is about to change, at least for patrons of Jack In The Box.

NorthStar Order Entry POS system has new features

March 15, 2016

Custom Business Solutions has released NorthStar Order Entry 4.0 with expanded capabilities for improving operations and increasing efficiency for restaurant…

HotSchedules, QSR Automations partner to bring restaurants operations to Internet of Things

March 4, 2016

HotSchedules has partnered with QSR Automations to bring guest management and kitchen display systems to the Internet of Things.

Google goes "hands free" with mobile payments

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

The company is testing what it calls a 'Hands Free' app that enables users to make and confirm purchases without a payment card or mobile wallet.

Papa Murphy’s Pizza Canada Selects SpeedLine as POS partner

At a franchise meeting in Vancouver this week, Papa Murphy’s Canada announced that the company has partnered with SpeedLine to provide point of sale technology…

The ROI of Table Tracking Systems

The benefits of table tracking systems may not always be easy to see, but they can provide a significant boost to the bottom line.

Technology: A brand-driver or a necessary evil?

by Steve Starr — Chief, starrdesign

Allowing your guests to view menus, place orders and read nutritional information while at home or on-the-go is paramount. But just because we can, should we…

Thomas Printworks Enhances Market Position with Strategic Acquisition in Houston, Texas

Thomas Printworks is pleased to announce the acquisition of Seebridge Media in Houston, Texas from Steve Johns and Larry Vaughn effective February 1, 2016.…

2016: The year to master digital ordering

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

In 2016 and beyond, restaurant industry success will be determined not by mastering the drive-thru, but rather by mastering digital ordering and meeting the…

Can a credit card payment breach happen at your restaurant?

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Credit card payment security is a common source of concern for nearly any business.

What 5 qualities do you need in your frontline employees?

by Lon Southerland — Executive Vice President, GuestMetrics, LLC.

As restaurant operators, the most important thing we do is coach and develop our people.

Subway installs Wi-Fi loyalty program across 600 Canadian locations

February 4, 2016

Turnstyle is collaborating with Subway restaurants across all of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Northern Ontario, Canada.