Bytes for bites: How disparate data can boost QSR franchise profits

QSR giants are not exempt from the rule that businesses should base product offerings on customer preferences. They arguably have the most access to data, yet…

Bridg launches Reveal data analysis system

April 18, 2016

Bridg has launched Reveal to provide new and potential clients with complimentary, customized customer data analysis.

SelbySoft certifies Elo to streamline POS experience for coffee, pizza retailers

April 14, 2016

Elo, a supplier of touchscreen solutions, announced SelbySoft Inc., a supplier of café point-of-sale systems, has certified three of Elo's solutions for use…

At the Summit: Are you embracing the Internet of Things in your franchise?

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Everyone seems to be talking about the "Internet of Things," or IOT, but what does that have to do with restaurants?

HotSchedules, Kitchen Brains partner on IoT integration strategy

March 30, 2016

HotSchedules has partnered with Kitchen Brains to bring its SCK Quality Production Manager together with the HotSchedules IoT platform.

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 launches Global Partnership Network

March 14, 2016

HotSchedules, a provider of mobile technology for the restaurant and hospitality industries, introduced its Global Partnership Network.

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.

SpeedLine POS accepting orders from Chowly

March 2, 2016

A partnership between SpeedLine Solutions and Chowly Inc is eliminating the task of re-entering orders from restaurant aggregator sites, such as GrubHub and…

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…

Technology: A brand-driver or a necessary evil?

by Steven Starr — President, 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…

PAR Brink POS completes integration with HotSchedules

February 19, 2016

AR Tech Inc, a provider of point-of-sale solutions to the restaurant industry, announced the complete integration of PAR's Brink POS with HotSchedules, a…

Eyenalyze launches iOS back-office restaurant mobile app

February 16, 2016

Eyenalyze, a provider of back-office solutions, announced the launch of its iOS app.

Revention releases Honeycomb loyalty program

February 2, 2016

Revention has released Honeycomb, a cloud-based loyalty program.

Growing reception and use of restaurant self-serve POS

While rugged mobile tablets are making their way into the food services market, one element of the checkout experience that continues to be in demand for…

Report: coupons primary reason consumers engage with brands on mobile

January 22, 2016

Vibes, a mobile marketing firm, has released its 2016 Mobile Consumer Report, which examines consumer perceptions and opinions about mobile marketing and…

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 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.