Maximizing the QSR 'transformers': Online ordering, loyalty apps, digital signage

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

NPD Group joins two restaurant brands to talk about the tech "transformers" of the restaurant business today and how to make the most of them for your brand.

Touch Dynamic introduces widescreen touchscreen terminal

July 20, 2018

Mobile POS provider Touch Dynamic has added a widescreen, touchscreen terminal to its lineup, according to a press release. 

Cloud POS: 4 key advantages for QSRs

by Christopher Sebes — president, Heartland Commerce

With Cloud POS reclaiming the top spot in this year's POS Software Trends Report from Hospitality Technology, it's clear that cloud-based point of sale…

Kiosks, digital signage: Issues, but benefits worth it

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Global food service operator, Sodexo, and travel plaza operator, Love's, told an audience at the recent Dallas ICX Summit that even though there are…

QSR IT growth centered on few key areas through 2024

July 5, 2018

Zion Market Research has completed an overview of the worldwide QSR IT market that shows that this area of the business has become a major service…

QSR invoices: Your direct line in to a mother lode of savings

by Andrew Rosenbloom — Director of Marketing, Consolidated Concepts

Invoices are jam-packed with a treasure trove of information about your purchases, your contracts and your ability to reduce costs. When analyzed as a full set…

LivePepper partners with EPOS for QSR delivery power-punch

June 25, 2018

The online ordering solution provider that chains like KFC, Pizza Hut and Papa John's use internationally has integrated with EPOS provider, 3S POS, to give…

QSR payment options: Yes, customers really DO care ... a lot

Think your customers don't care much about the way they pay at your QSR? Think again. A new study shows this aspect of your operations can make a real…

Focus POS beta tests updated software

June 11, 2018

Focus POS, a provider of restaurant point-of-sale software, is currently beta testing its updated POS software which it plans to roll out later this year…

Manage your QSR's multi-channel future now or pay later

by Lisa van Kesteren — CEO, SeeLevelHX

QSR mobile strategy is still undergoing growing pains since QSRs — which traditionally had just the two channels of in-restaurant and drive-thru ordering to…

Taco Bell digital guru to keynote ICX Summit on chain's 1-question digital strategy

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Rafik Hanna, senior director, All Access, at Taco Bell will share insight on how the brand is winning big with customers due to its digital transformation…

Jack in the Box pairs with Grubhub with POS integration soon

May 10, 2018

Jack in the Box is partnering with Grubhub to deliver from hundreds of U.S. locations via the service's online and mobile platforms. A news release said the…

Bruster's taps analytics' powers with integrated loyalty program

May 8, 2018

Bruster's Real Ice Cream has launched a loyalty program in its 200 franchised locations in 20 U.S. states. The Paytronix-powered system allows enrollment…

QSR operators: Are you getting a good deal on your financing?

Leasing and financing are critical tools for QSR brands as they open locations, expand existing ones or even refresh equipment for new menu items or better…

QSRs must know ups 'n downs of apps to adapt

by Dave Bennett — President & CEO, Mirus Restaurant Solutions

Like all technology, restaurant app development grows exponentially. But consumers' demands of those apps grows at least as quickly, with diners always…

Workpop teams with ParTech to help restaurants manage employee data

February 15, 2018

ParTech Inc., a provider of POS and workforce efficiency solutions to the restaurant and retail industries, has partnered with Workpop, a hiring and onboarding…

Does the 'cloud' have a tipping point for QSR operators?

by Christopher Sebes — president, Heartland Commerce

"Why has it taken so long for Cloud POS to get here?" It's all about the tipping points tilting in the right direction at the right time to fall in line with…

3 ways the payment landscape will 'rock your world' this year

by Andre Stoorvogel — Head of Marketing, Bell ID

The payment landscape is changing rapidly and these three areas will help you prepare.

Burger King to pay out on BOGO suit settlement

January 2, 2018

Although Burger King leadership admits no wrongdoing, it has announced that it is paying members of a class action suit submitted to the courts in October.

Do QSR POS systems need to play catch-up?

by Christopher Sebes — president, Heartland Commerce

I believe point-of-sale systems need to catch up with point-of-ordering, and the companies that do this well will win hearts, minds, and market share.