Jack in the Box, Qdoba Mexican Grill tap PAR tech, services

March 22, 2016

Jack in the Box has selected PAR EverServ hardware and service solutions for all stores and Qdoba Mexican Grill Corporate stores.

Strategic employee scheduling boosts consumer experience, bottom line

by Fast Casual

It may not sound as sexy as emerging technologies like mobile pay or cutting-edge digital signage, but workforce scheduling delivers just as much value.

NorthStar Order Entry POS system has new features

March 15, 2016

Custom Business Solutions has released NorthStar Order Entry 4.0 with expanded capabilities for improving operations and increasing efficiency for restaurant…

HotSchedules launches Global Partnership Network

March 14, 2016

HotSchedules, a provider of mobile technology for the restaurant and hospitality industries, introduced its Global Partnership Network.

4 new ways to use beacon technology in your restaurant

You can begin deploying beacons by using them to send marketing messages, such as special deals and coupons, to customers, but do you know about these…

PDQ gets kitchen efficient

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Whether it's a limited-service restaurant or a pizzeria, running an efficient kitchen is key to ensuring smooth operations, a fact that PDQ understood all too…

HotSchedules, QSR Automations partner to bring restaurants operations to Internet of Things

March 4, 2016

HotSchedules has partnered with QSR Automations to bring guest management and kitchen display systems to the Internet of Things.

Google goes "hands free" with mobile payments

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

The company is testing what it calls a 'Hands Free' app that enables users to make and confirm purchases without a payment card or mobile wallet.

SpeedLine POS accepting orders from Chowly

March 2, 2016

A partnership between SpeedLine Solutions and Chowly Inc is eliminating the task of re-entering orders from restaurant aggregator sites, such as GrubHub and…

Papa Murphy’s Pizza Canada Selects SpeedLine as POS partner

At a franchise meeting in Vancouver this week, Papa Murphy’s Canada announced that the company has partnered with SpeedLine to provide point of sale technology…

White Castle gives its mobile app a makeover

February 26, 2016

White Castle has launched its newly redesigned mobile app.

The ROI of Table Tracking Systems

The benefits of table tracking systems may not always be easy to see, but they can provide a significant boost to the bottom line.

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.