How to Take Interactive Apps Beyond Entertainment to Info and Sales

Informational applications can influence the customer experience.

Sonic gets a sales bump from multiple daypart promotions

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The chain's product pipeline in 2013 will include unique products that will be featured through a national campaign.

Iowa KFC franchisee adopts fryer oil management solution

October 17, 2012

Restaurant Technologies Inc. (RTI) is helping Central Iowa-based KFC franchisee Kevin Schlutz optimize his oil-management operations with its closed-loop…

Commentary: 5 tips to maximize digital menu board ROI

Operators are moving forward in their use of digital menu boards for the cost savings, greater revenues, reduced perceived wait times, flexibility and…

Chains testing thermal technology to achieve quicker dine-in service

Non-intrusive infrared sensors installed over the waiting line area in the restaurant monitor customers as they wait to order, providing data that identifies…

Groupon launches iPad POS solution for restaurants

October 11, 2012

Groupon has announced the national launch of Breadcrumb, a point-of-sale solution that runs on iPads for restaurants, bars and cafes.

Jersey Mike's loyalty program earns award for innovation

October 10, 2012

Hospitality Technology (HT) magazine has named Jersey Mike's Subs as one of the winners of its 2012 Restaurant Breakthrough Awards.

Restaurant mobile payment app unveiled for Apple phones, tablets

October 8, 2012

Heartland Payment Systems, payments processors, has launched a solution that helps restaurateurs accept and process card payments anywhere inside and outside a…

Webinar: The Silent Restaurant Killer -- Customer Data Breach

Restaurants are the prime target of choice for cyber criminals. The success rate of their exploits and the financial damages they inflict are astonishing.…

Dunkin CEO optimistic about mobile initiatives

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

During Wells Fargo Securities Summit, Nigel Travis touts product pipeline, K-cup promotions.

Carl's Jr., Hardee's approve Panasonic POS solution

October 2, 2012

Panasonic's Stingray Envo POS workstation (JS-960) is now certified by CKE Restaurants, parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands, and will be on…

Chick-fil-A adds Envysion video business intelligence solution

October 1, 2012

Chick-fil-A has selected Envysion Inc., a Managed Video as a Service (MVaaS) provider, as a video provider. Chick-fil-A will use Envysion to improve…

Delphi publishes outdoor digital display specification report for QSRs

September 27, 2012

Delphi Display Systems Inc. has announced the availability of "Understanding the Technical Specifications of Outdoor Digital Displays for QSR," a white paper…

Tool allows operators to create custom music mixes

September 26, 2012

Restaurant operators looking for a way to provide custom music mixes at an affordable price have a new solution. ReMix, the newest service from business music…

Free webinar on avoiding customer data breaches

September 21, 2012

Restaurants are a prime target for cyber criminals, and the success rate of their exploits and the financial damages they inflict are staggering: The average…

Groupon launches service to keep credit card transactions low

September 20, 2012

Groupon has announced the launch of Groupon Payments, a payments service backed by a guarantee to be the lowest cost option for a company’s merchants to accept…

Krystal deploys PeopleMatter's talent management solution

September 18, 2012

The Krystal Company has deployed PeopleMatter's HIRE automated hiring system to simplify its human resources processes.

Electronic Loyalty Program Boosts Sales

A Dallas sub shop is allowing customers the opportunity to participate in a new loyalty program that tracks purchases and redeems rewards using their own…

Restaurants offer silver lining to today’s economy

by Nate DaPore — President and CEO, PeopleMatter

More than a quarter of new jobs — 29.2 percent — are in foodservice.

Restaurant Technologies launches oil filtration monitoring technology

September 10, 2012

Restaurant Technologies Inc.'s new Filtration Monitoring technology records oil filtration process to improve food quality, create consistency and improve oil…