The new format reduces partners' investment costs and the company's labor expenses.

Restaurateurs are discovering that it takes far more than having someone "like" you on Facebook to grow a restaurant business.

There are no longer original products and services, so marketing is the differentiator.

It's important for your business to show up in online searches.

Some experts predict mobile payments to reach critical mass in three to five years.

On-trend flavors can entice customers to return.

Founder Paul Ballard discusses how new decor and a name change were only a couple of aspects of WOW's new identity.

You can create a great product but without marketing, it won't budge.

CEO Carl Howard hopes to corner the market on Italian fast casual.

Technology can't predict the bus full of customers that just pulled up; you have to train your staff to be aware of what's going on outside of the data.

RFID-based beer taps put customers in charge of their service.

Does having a secret menu make sense? The answer is, possibly.

Mobile is a growing channel that pushes promotions and specials, provides better service and offers payment options.

While likes and followers are important, the key metric is if something is shared.

Mobile marketing execs explain why their platforms are the best option to run your loyalty programs.

Restaurants have incentivized and engaged their teams with everything from retreats to Facebook pages to ESOL programs.

Time-saving, energy-saving and data-mining are the big equipment stars this year.

Gluten free, Greek yogurt, beverages and children's nutrition are just some of the show highlights from the food side.

Mobile, digital signage solutions on trend as the technology pavilion continues to grow.

To achieve strong results when running a marathon or building a loyalty program, you have to be patient, willing to stick to your plan and trust your training.