FranConnect unveils new software for franchisors

February 25, 2016

FranConnect has released FranConnect Sky, a cloud-based franchise management software product that enables franchisors and their franchisees to manage, track…

Kitchen innovation guru to share foodservice strategies at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

February 22, 2016

Attendees will learn five specific ways to improve back-of-house operations.

Technology: A brand-driver or a necessary evil?

by Steve Starr — Chief, 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…

POS provider Lavu join forces with PayPal

February 19, 2016

PayPal will bring payment processing of EMV or traditional swipe credit and debit card payments to restaurants, bars, food trucks, and other food and beverage…

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…

Thomas Printworks Enhances Market Position with Strategic Acquisition in Houston, Texas

Thomas Printworks is pleased to announce the acquisition of Seebridge Media in Houston, Texas from Steve Johns and Larry Vaughn effective February 1, 2016.…

Are McDonald's kiosks the ideal solution?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Since the launch of McDonald's kiosks, the QSR business has been enthusiastic about the possibilities of indoor kiosks. But every opportunity presents its own…

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.

2016: The year to master digital ordering

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

In 2016 and beyond, restaurant industry success will be determined not by mastering the drive-thru, but rather by mastering digital ordering and meeting the…

Can a credit card payment breach happen at your restaurant?

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Credit card payment security is a common source of concern for nearly any business.

Apple Pay coming to Chick-fil-A

February 9, 2016

Chick-fil-A announced the national rollout of Apple Pay

QSR kiosks arrive at McDonald's in England town

February 8, 2016

A McDonald's location in Trowbridge, England, has recently rolled out new in-store self-order kiosks as part of a renovation project.

HotSchedules, PeopleMatter partner to create workforce management platform

February 8, 2016

HotSchedules and PeopleMatter announced a multiphase partnership to create a restaurant industry workforce management platform.

What is your restaurant's carbon footprint?

Countries and companies across the globe are making climate change high on their agenda.

Subway installs Wi-Fi loyalty program across 600 Canadian locations

February 4, 2016

Turnstyle is collaborating with Subway restaurants across all of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Northern Ontario, Canada.

Free Webinar: Experts discuss how restaurants can use the Internet of Things to win customers

February 1, 2016

To clear up confusion and demonstrate how restaurants can use IoT to help reach customers, FastCasual.com and VMOB recently hosted a free webinar now…

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…

Wendy's investigating possible payment card data breach

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

January 28, 2016

Wendy's is investigating reports of "unusual activity" on payment cards that had been used at some of its restaurants

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.

Free webinar focuses on how IoT can boost guest engagement, revenue

January 22, 2016

Attendees will learn how McDonald's and other chains are boosting campaign performance up to seven times by using mobile data to better target campaigns.