Top online COVID-19 coverage for QSRs: From borrowing options to menu must-haves

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

Need guidance on how to get a loan without the help of a traditional bank? Wondering about your QSR's coffee sales in a pandemic-wary world? This review of…

Nathan's Famous tech transformation: Serving customers 'where, when and how' they want it

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

After a solid 102 years in existence, Nathan's Famous — one of the few U.S. brands around for the last pandemic in 1918 — has made a timely tech transformation…

Those perplexing PPP loans: Some expert guidance

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Restaurant companies trying to navigate the process of applying for a Paycheck Protection Package loan, will be interested in some of these top tips from…

Benefits of Kitchen Displays Systems

The kitchen represents the heart of a restaurant. Of course, the front counter and dining areas play pivotal roles in the operation as well, feeding into the…

Restaurateurs respond to Senate's passage of stimulus package

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Leaders of Firehouse Subs, Boloco and the National Restaurant Association weigh in on if the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act goes far enough…

PAR Technology intros API integration with eTouchMenu, Brink POS

March 10, 2020

PAR, a subsidiary of PAR Technology Corp. has announced an integration with eTouchMenu digital menu solutions and Brink POS software. With this integration…

QSR digital signage strategy: Brand news under wraps, or resource, mostly untapped?

Are QSRs really mining all the potential proverbial "gold" that digital signage can yield when used to its maximum effect? The answer to that remains unclear…

Taco Bell to test restaurant re-dos centered on socializing, tech, games

March 5, 2020

Taco Bell is going to test converting some of its locations into what the brand has dubbed "fast social" restaurants that use tech and other systems to make…

National Restaurant Association report projects 4% industry-wide sales growth this year

February 27, 2020

The National Restaurant Association projected 4% restaurant industry sales growth this year across service categories to a total national of a record $89…

Church's intranet revamp transforms in-house connection, communication

January 14, 2020

Church's Chicken has transformed its office intranet to connect all the brand's player's under one corporate system. In fact, the results of the project were…

Hardee's, Carl's Jr. go beyond 1 daypart with Beyond Meat

December 18, 2019

Hardee's and Carl's Jr. parent company, CKE Restaurants is expanding its partnership with Beyond Meat to include new all-day plant-based options nationally at…

Pizza Hut, Subway offer put a pungent spin on seasonal scents

November 18, 2019

Seems a bit counter-intuitive as we enter the season of copious amounts of kisses and hugs, but at least two brands are making garlic the darlin' of the…

When digital menu content distracts from the goal

From menu animations that flash by at the speed of light, to the laborious customer experience of printed menus, there's got to be a better way.

Why Self-Order Kiosks aren’t Job-Killers

Instead of being a way to reduce the need for hourly workers, self-order kiosks can drive a need for more workers thanks to increased sales.

Taco Bell loves vegetarians, launches dedicated menu to prove it

September 11, 2019

As Taco Bell promised in January, tomorrow it will introduce what it said is the brand's first "dedicated" in-store vegetarian menu board nationwide. The chain…

McDonald's adds to tech arsenal with conversational tech acquisition

September 10, 2019

McDonald's Corporation said today it will acquire voice-based conversational tech company, Apprente, adding to its growing toolkit of customer-facing tech…

QSR market to grow at 6.5% CAGR by 2026

September 3, 2019

Globally, the QSR ecosystem market is growing at a compound annual growth rate of 6.5% according to a report from Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt.

Is your brand social media friendly?

by Hannah Hambleton — Content Manager, Beambox

Do your brand's stores offer a great brand-emblazoned backdrop for customers' social media food photos? What about geotags? Are you using them to "reach out…

Blocking 'fake,' unsafe foods with blockchain

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

From fake honeybee honey to food safety issues, QSRs need an ally in their fight against potentially brand-busting threats. Enter blockchain, a supply chain's…

Creepy vs. OK: Is there a disconnect on restaurant tech between brands, customers?

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

Ever heard the term, "creepy tech"? If you lead a brand with even passing participation in restaurant tech, you probably should have, at least according to…