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NRA predicts 100 million diners for New Year's weekend
The National Restaurant Association estimates that 100 million Americans will celebrate the New Year by going out to a restaurant or bar, or by ordering restaurant takeout or delivery. The NRA's new …December 15, 2011
 | "Lilly, get over here – she just got that blue box from the garage, where are you?" Teddy yelled – she was always a bit bossy toward Lilly. And it wasn't as if she had far to look as they lived together in a 24" x 30" space with a corner … |
 | A year ago, Market Force conducted a survey and asked consumers to tell us their favorite fast casual restaurant, and why they nominated them. And we did it again in June of this year. Some of the expected names showed up — McDonald's, Panera … |
 | I don't consider myself a complainer of any sort. When you're in the business, you should have sympathy for the operational challenges faced by all restaurants. But just this morning, I had an experience that sharply illustrates the differences … |
| The National Restaurant Association estimates that 100 million Americans will celebrate the New Year by going out to a restaurant or bar, or by ordering restaurant takeout or delivery. The NRA's new research also shows that half of American adults … |
| Nearly 60 percent of consumers recently surveyed by Technomic said they purchase takeout once a week or more. These takeout sales don't seem to be cannibalizing dine-in traffic, but rather adding revenue for restaurants. Sixty percent of consumers … | |
| LivingSocial has launched a test of new food ordering and delivery features as part of its LivingSocial Instant service. Starting today, LivingSocial members in Washington, D.C., will be able to order food for pickup or delivery from a range of area … | |
| Snapfinger, a remote web and mobile ordering and pre-payment services company, announced the creation of the Extended Drive-Thru (EDT) remote ordering application. This patent-pending application features a mobile pre-order function that will … | |
| Phoenix-based technology firm, MobileBytes LLC is trying to make it easier and more affordable for restaurants to reach their customer base with the launch of its White Label program. The technology offers restaurants a branded, customized app with … | |
| Eat24Hours.com, a website that features food delivery options in more than 400 cities, has launched a mobile platform that makes it easier for customers to order delivery or takeout from their smartphones. Since launching two years ago, Eat24Hours … | |
 | What began as a modest neighborhood hot dog slinger has snowballed into a full-fledged craze glorified on The Food Network and emulated by big-name chains including Sizzler and Subway. Food trucks are hitting the road in droves and, according to the … |
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Tech Solutions for Busy Restaurants: Choosing a POS System
The POS isn't just for ringing up sales any longer. More and more, restaurants use POS systems to control everything from inventory to scheduling.Type: Mini-GuideSource: FastCasual.com -
Curbside: The New Trend in Fast Casual Restaurants
According to the National Restaurant Association, more than 20 percent of adults indicated they order more takeout from table-service restaurants than they did two years ago. A 3M Communications …Type: Case StudySource: FastCasual.com -
Online Ordering: Seven Tips for a Successful Implementation
If you manage any restaurant operation, chances are that you have heard of, are considering, or already employ an online ordering system. This is because these systems have become quite easy to setup …Type: White PaperSource: FastCasual.com -
2010 Fast Casual Summit Presentation: The World Is Not Enough
The World is Not Enough, as presented at the 2010 Fast Casual Executive Summit, takes a look at how restaurant operators can look beyond the obvious to grow restaurant sales.Type: PresentationSource: Fast Casual Executive Summit
