McDonald's UK to roll out new QSR kiosks

January 27, 2016

McDonald's plans to install kiosks to allow UK customers to order from their tables. The company is doing this as part of a brand image makeover.

Olo receives $40M investment

January 21, 2016

Olo, a maker of digital ordering and delivery solutions for multi-location restaurants, has received a $40 million minority investment from The Raine Group, a…

5 little missteps that are killing your kitchen

Here are a few missteps you are likely to make that hinder you from maximizing your weekly cooking efforts.

5 top tech trends for 2016

There are a number of key trends for tech savvy QSRs to think about and plan for if they want to attract new customers and increase customer retention this…

ParTech Inc, Punchh integrate Brink POS Software solution for restaurants

January 15, 2016

ParTech Inc and Punchh have integrated the Punchh platform with the Brink POS Software solution for restaurants.

McDonald's to unveil new packaging

January 8, 2016

McDonald's announced that its restaurants in the United States will unveil new carry-out bags, fountain beverage cups and sandwich boxes this month.

Paytronix introduces new user interface, features

January 5, 2016

Paytronix Systems Inc, a provider of reward program solutions to restaurants and retailers, has released a new user interface with navigation and search…

Drive-thru menu boards accelerating into the digital future

The days of static signage at the drive-thru are over. Innovative new technologies have made the drive-thru experience interactive and personalized for each…

Wendy's names Grindmaster-Cecilware to Top 10 supplier list

December 11, 2015

Quality Supply Chain Co-op In.SM, the independent purchasing cooperative for restaurants owned by The Wendy's Company and its franchisees, recently honored…

Kotipizza Group subsidiary gets greenlight as Finland Subway distributor

December 10, 2015

Helsinki Foodstock will continue to provide distribution services to Subway restaurants in Finland.

Restaurants may benefit from VMob's mobile marketing analytics

December 7, 2015

VMob, an intelligent cloud-based personalization platform built specifically for retailers and limited-service restaurants, announced that its comprehensive…

Demand for cups, lids to increase more than 5% per year through 2019

November 18, 2015

Worldwide demand for cups and lids will increase more than 5 percent per year through 2019.

4 for 15: 4 speakers, 15 minutes each, limitless knowledge

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Three fast casual restaurant operators and other experts share their insights about the industry and how they've found success and value in it.

Henny Penny celebrates opening of new training center

November 3, 2015

Henny Penny, a designer and manufacturer of cooking, holding and display equipment, is expanding again. The company has added 46,000 square feet for a training…

KFC franchisee group names Restaurant Technologies its 'Vendor of the Year'

October 29, 2015

The Upper Midwest Kentucky Fried Chicken Franchisee Association presented Restaurant Technologies with the 2015 Vendor of the Year award at its Fall Super…

Lighting company helping QSRs cut energy use, costs with LED lighting

October 28, 2015

BioStar Lighting recently entered the quick service restaurant market as a result of their recent partnership with NET Lighting.

FCES15: The evolution of restaurant technology

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

There has been a massive evolution in the use of technology within the past decade, the past five years — and even within just the last year. There are no…

FCES15: Beverage smarts: What’s on trend

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Beverages are an important aspect of the consumer dining experience and play a critical part of a restaurant’s branding efforts. Being on trend is key to…

Carpigiani shares sweet opportunity with 'Fantastick 4 U' concept

October 23, 2015

The gelato bar concept is gaining momentum in the frozen dessert market with gelato bar shops surfacing across the U.S.

SCA launches drive-thru napkin dispenser in North America

October 16, 2015

SCA, the producer of the Tork brand of away-from-home professional hygiene products, announced the launch of the Tork Xpressnap Drive Thru Napkin Dispenser.