CIT: Fast casual has changed landscape through customization and quality

November 6, 2014

The fast casual segment continues to outpace the rest of the restaurant industry and will continue to do so, despite having higher price points than its QSR…

How some restaurant operators plan to navigate higher minimum wages

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Restaurant patrons across age groups and political orientations support increasing the minimum wage and adjusting it annually for inflation.

Siftit breaks into Baltimore-Washington DC markets

November 5, 2014

Siftit, a technology provider that connects restaurants and suppliers, has launched into the Baltimore-Washington market. It also currently operates…

Jersey Mike's earns technology award for back-office system

November 5, 2014

Hospitality Technology magazine has named the winners of the 2014 Restaurant Breakthrough Awards, including Jersey Mike's Subs. The annual awards recognize…

SpeedLine POS adds delivery enhancements

November 5, 2014

The newest release of SpeedLine restaurant POS software is aimed at maximizing delivery revenue with accurate fees and zones.

Order kiosks making a comeback in the restaurant industry

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Millennials are accustomed to technology and like a sensory experience – to touch and feel things – and kiosks give them that opportunity.

ToGoTechnologies certifies printer for restaurant mobile ordering solution

November 3, 2014

ToGoTechnologies, a provider of e-commerce solutions, announced it has certified the Epson OmniLink TM-T88V-i smart printer for its mobile and online ordering…

Four reasons digital screens are more than menu boards

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Engaging digital signage can be a key differentiator in the customer experience by educating guests about menu items, driving craving, reducing perceived wait…

Service remains priority for restaurant patrons even as technology usage increases

October 30, 2014

The National Restaurant Association has released new research that shows overall technology use in restaurants is increasing. More than one-third of consumers…

Tim Hortons' dual-button Visa card receives Innovation Award

October 28, 2014

The CIBC Tim Hortons Double Double Visa Card was recognized with an IVIE award for payments innovation at the recent ACT Canada Annual Awards gala held…

HMSHost deploys WatchGuard firewall system

October 27, 2014

HMSHost has partnered with WatchGuard Technologies to secure its global networks. The company has deployed hundreds of WatchGuard Unified Threat Management…

Will Apple Pay be good, bad or neutral for the restaurant industry?

Seth Priebatsch, LevelUp's Chief Ninja, prognosticates about the future of Apple's mobile payments platform as it applies to restaurant chains.

Int'l Franchise Association, Cyber Security Alliance caution franchisees about cybersecurity

October 24, 2014

International Franchise Association and the National Cyber Security Alliance will create materials to support a culture of cybersecurity.

Culinary Software Services releases Cheftec Xt4

October 22, 2014

Culinary Software Services recently released ChefTec xt4, featuring simplified entry of Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points information, a new EDI…

Lightspeed adds restaurants to POS portfolio

October 22, 2014

Commerce platform provider Lightspeed has announced its entry into the hospitality industry with the launch of Lightspeed Restaurant.

The Howard Company adds SpeedThru Drive-Thru Headset Systems to product line

October 21, 2014

The Howard Company has partnered with Wentworth Technology to provide its SpeedThru headset communication systems as part of Howard's drive-thru product line…

Visa, Chase add Apple Pay capabilities for merchants, customers

October 17, 2014

Visa and Chase both announced this week that its customers and merchants will soon have access to Apple Pay. Starting Oct. 20, iPhone 6 or 6 Plus users will be…

Virtual Next partners up with Vantage Analytics

October 16, 2014

Mobile-based digital rewards solutions company Virtual Next has announced a partnership with analytics platform provider, Vantage Analytics, to enable customer…

Revention POS integrates with HotSchedules

October 16, 2014

Revention Point of Sale Solutions has announced integration with HotSchedules, a provider of labor management technology solutions. Web-based scheduling…

OpenTable’s pay feature extends to DC metro area

October 15, 2014

OpenTable has announced that Pay with OpenTable is now available in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.