CKE employs geoVue location optimization software solution

May 6, 2007

WOBURN, Mass. — CKE Restaurants Inc. has partnered with location optimization software provider, geoVue, to employ geoVue's software solutions to help CKE…

Handheld devices carve restaurant niche

Handheld's catch on as quick-serves bid for more efficient operations.

NRA Hotel-Motel Show to highlight foodservice technology

April 19, 2007

According to the National Restaurant Association, 35 percent of full-service restaurant operators say they are using more technology in their dining rooms…

Krystal partners with digital-signage solutions provider

April 17, 2007

LEXINGTON, KY — Hammond Communications Group, supplier of turnkey digital signage solutions, has been contracted by The Krystal Company, to provide…

Swiss McDonald's to accept contactless payment

April 3, 2007

Cardtechnology.com: McDonald's restaurants in three Swiss cities plan to participate in a trial of contactless credit, accepting cards with MasterCard…

Taco Bell to expand contactless technology

March 18, 2007

SAN FRANCISCO — Taco Bell Corp. has signed an agreement with Visa USA to test Visa Contactless cards at 100 locations in the fourth quarter of 2007. …

Restaurant tech on display at NRA Hotel-Motel Show

March 18, 2007

CHICAGO — According to National Restaurant Association research, 35 percent of full-service restaurants say they are using more technology today than they did…

Drive-thru technology reaches new heights

Drive-thru technology has changed more than the way consumers order food.

Nextep intros new automated ordering, POS tool

March 7, 2007

TROY, Mich. — Nextep Systems announced March 7 the availability of its new Web Administration product, a browser-based administrative tool for automated…

Orders up

Drive-thru call centers are changing the quick-service landscape. But will the technology catch on?  

Nextep launches outdoor kiosk

February 6, 2007

TROY, Mich. — Nextep Systems, provider of self-service kiosk solutions, has launched its Nextreme Outdoor Kiosk.   The kiosk employs an industrial PC with…

Tech Solutions for Busy Restaurants: Choosing a POS System

The POS isn't just for ringing up sales any longer. More and more, restaurants use POS systems to control everything from inventory to scheduling.

POS system or cash register?

The modern restaurant can't afford bargain performance.

CKE Restaurants selects PAR to provide all service requirements at corporate restaurants

October 25, 2006

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — ParTech Inc. announced that CKE Restaurants Inc. has selected PAR as its service provider for domestic, company-owned corporate…

Burger King franchisee selects Radiant Systems

October 24, 2006

ATLANTA — Radiant Systems announces an agreement with Strategic Restaurant Acquisitions Corp., a Burger King franchisee, to implement Aloha QuickService…

Wendy's to save money with management software

September 14, 2006

WILSONVILLE, Ore. — Wendy's International Inc. has rolled out a Web-based and wireless solution to manage maintenance service delivery in its 1,40…

Amazon Cafe selects PDQ QSR POS System

September 13, 2006

NEWTON, Pa. — Amazon Café, a 54-unit QSR, has selected Signature Systems' PDQ QSR point-of-sale system for all franchised locations.   Christina Camacho…

Arby's selects Oracle E-Business Suite

June 25, 2006

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. — Arby's has selected the Oracle E-Business Suite to help improve financial reporting, workforce management, new store construction and…

VeriFone introduces drive-thru payment system

May 22, 2006

CHICAGO — VeriFone Holdings Inc. announced a rugged and secure drive-thru consumer-operated payment solution, the QX720, that supports credit, debit and…

U.S. appetite for fast-food grows, study says

April 19, 2006

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — Despite criticism of fast-food by consumer advocacy groups and news stories warning about an obesity epidemic, QSR usage is up…