Pizza Hut instant-chats customers

July 13, 2016

Pizza Hut, along with leading SaaS platform tech company, Conversable, said the chain has launched a new Pizza Hut social ordering platform or "chatbot" that…

Sports fans would embrace mobile food, drink ordering at events

July 13, 2016

Ever found yourself hungry at a sporting event, run to the concession and then, due to long lines, jog back to your seat so you don't miss alot of action?

Technology helping Rise to raise profile

Rise Biscuits Donuts director of technology discusses how the chain's use of technology is helping the brand expand.

Grubhub offers restaurateurs access to consumer ratings and reviews

July 12, 2016

Grubhub, the online food delivery service, announced the launch of its new faceted ratings and reviews system in a press release. The new system provides…

How can a 3D-printed pizza change the world?

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Yes, 3D printed pizzas are pretty cool, but talk to the people behind this food-printing robot and you will find it could also be a real life-changing addition…

Fast casual industry still growing

July 11, 2016

The fast casual industry is growing at a steady rate and outranking its counterparts, according to a Technomic report. In year-over-year results, cumulative…

Keys to Your Next POS Purchase: POS Advice from Restaurant Operators

When choosing a point of sale system for a pizzeria, hearing the experiences of other operators can be invaluable.

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80-year-old yeast + 3D printer = instant pizza satisfaction

Hold on to your rolling pins, pizza restaurateurs – things are about to get a little weird. That's because today the world's first 3D pizza printing company…

Wendy's announces locations affected by massive cyber-attack

July 8, 2016

Wendy's has provided updated information on exact locations that may have been involved in a credit card breach that was first reported in February, but…

DoorDash promises, delivers California service

July 7, 2016

DoorDash announced in a company press release its debut into specific regions of the Sacremento Valley, marking the door-to-door food delivery technology's…

SafetyCulture iAuditor expands beyond mobile platform

June 29, 2016

SafetyCulture, a technology company that focused on workplace safety, has announced the launch of its mobile app available on Windows 10, iOS and Android. The…

GoodData report highlights big data role for restaurants

June 27, 2016

Big data can help restaurant owners analyze customer location-based information which can lead to improved customer service and improve overall business.

Reinventing the customer experience

The future of retail: It’s all about the experience. HP enables retailers and hospitality operators with the tools they need to empower their employees with…

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Watch out American fast food operators: Sushi is on a roll for Kula USA

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Revolving sushi bars are very big in Japan, and could soon be a growing player in the U.S. quick-service market if the success Kula Sushi USA is having is any…

Dunkin' Donuts jumps into on-the-go ordering app nationwide

June 14, 2016

Dunkin' Donuts jumped into the mobile ordering game with both feet this week, announcing that customers who are members of its DD Perks Rewards program…

Why your loyalty program is failing and how to fix it (Part 3)

By harnessing the power of smart loyalty and letting customers control their own experience, brands can create a superior consumer journey.

French kiosk company acquires HyperActive Technologies

June 9, 2016

French kiosk company Acrelec Group has acquired HyperActive Technologies, a supplier of digital displays and other outdoor tools for fast casual and quick…

Pollo Campero adds two new US locations

June 9, 2016

Pollo Campero opened new U.S. restaurant locations this spring in Charlotte, North Carolina and the Bronx, New York, as well as a one abroad, in Quito, Ecuador.

3 steps to make third-party ordering work for your restaurant

by Jennifer Wiebe — Marketing Manager, Speedline Solutions

Third-party sites generate sales — and often new customers — so they don't want to shut off the tap. But they're pulling their hair out over the transaction…

Two-sided lockers empower automated restaurants

June 1, 2016

Apex Supply Chain Technologies has announced the launch of AnyWhere self-serve lockers that restaurants can use to fulfill customers' carryout orders. The…