Epson America releases receipt printer for small companies

November 13, 2019

Epson America Inc. has released its TM-T20III receipt printer designed for small and medium merchants to support existing POS and mPOS systems, according to a…

Energy: QSRs burn it up. These 3 steps will cut it down.

Trimming the fat in your brand's energy costs doesn't have to be complicated and time-consuming. Here, an energy-use expert explains how you can do it in …

Outstanding CX: An opportunity…and a challenge

Business executives in a 2019 study named “customer experience” as the single greatest opportunity for their organization. Learn how to make your customer…

Salad Station multiplies via robot

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

Replicating isn't a new concept with any discussion of robots, in or outside of the restaurant industry. But Salad Station sees its use of the a salad-making…

NCR launches subscription version of Aloha POS for restaurants

October 3, 2019

NCR Corp. announced the launch of NCR Aloha Essentials, a subscription version of its core NCR Aloha point-of-sale technology for restaurants.

Teetering on brink of economic downturn: What QSRs should do now

by Carty Davis — Founding Partner, C Squared Advisors

If an economic downturn occurs, as so many believe will happen relatively soon, this checklist can help QSR leaders get their brands in the healthiest position…

From Filipino 'chili dogs' to South Korean poutine, Indiana's 1st test kitchen readies for launch

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

Young chefs with concepts that offer everything from Filipino street food to Midwest/West U.S. fusion cuisine are getting all the startup help they need at a…

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.

DQ Blizzard candles gone with the (online) wind

August 26, 2019

Offer just about anything of value free, particularly when it smells like a favorite dessert, and don't expect it to hang around long as DQ found out this…

Burger King sprouts a 'weed' in its plant-based burger patch

August 9, 2019

A new weed has sprung up in the growing field of plant-based burger option, this one focused squarely on Burger King and the plant-based Impossible Whopper it…

Going global? Take these top 3 QSR expansion strategies along

by Bill Edwards — CEO, Edwards Global Services, Inc.

Global expansion of any QSR requires loads of pre-planning, but brands undertaking this kind of expansion should always keep these three strategies top of mind.

QSR kiosk use increasing across age groups, brands, Tillster study says

July 16, 2019

QSR kiosk ordering use is increasing, according to digital ordering provider, Tillster, which just released its 2019 Self-Service Kiosk Index, showing what it…

Performance Food Group to acquire Reinhart Foodservice for $2 billion

July 1, 2019

Performance Food Group Co. announced it will buy Reinhart Foodservice LLC, the second-largest privately held food distributor in the U.S., for $2 billion in an…

Surging off-premise orders call for more flexible restaurant planning

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

An increase in off-premise orders is reducing the footprint for some restaurants, resulting in smaller dining areas. That makes flexibility now 'king' for…

Coke, Omnivore launching restaurant digital marketplace covering apps to third-party delivery

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

June 25, 2019

Coca-Cola North America is making a big move into foodservice tech this fall when the company said it will launch a digital marketplace that can connect…

Technology Takes Restaurant Management to the Next Level

A new management platform makes it simpler for operators to track what’s happening in their restaurants.

Square for Restaurants wipes out 'tablet farms' with DoorDash, PostMates, Chowly integration

June 7, 2019

Square for Restaurants has launched a set of order management integrations that allows orders from Postmates, DoorDash and the POS integration solution…

Taco Bell kiosk rollout takes top honors at annual ICX Summit in Dallas

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The Interactive Customer Experience Association honored Taco Bell’s All-Access Self-Order Kiosks by Elo Tuesday during the Elevate Awards Presentation.

The big 3: Top QSR tech trends today

by Donna Cobb — Executive Director, Enterprise Marketing, Comcast Business

As demand for technology-focused experiences continues to rise, QSRs must look for ways to use existing technology to attract and retain customers. But…

QSR digital signage dollar-savers

A limited budget doesn't have to limit the impact of your QSR's digital signage. Follow these guides to save big bucks on your signage, even as you amp up its…