Card use increases for small purchases

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Consumers buy more with plastic than cash.

How to create a super brand

by Janelle Barlow — President, TMI US

Just about every new restaurant chain would love to become a super brand.

Fast Casual: A Year to Remember

From first to last quarter, 2005 was a growing year for the fast casual restaurant industry. In September, Raymond James analyst Bryan Elliot said dining out…

Visual Edge: Design makes cents

Research suggests that between 2000 and 2020, Americans will increase their spending by 18% per person at fast-casual restaurants alone.  As a result…

Fast casual restaurants gear up for the holidays

Fast casuals across the nation are gearing up for the holidays this year with delectable dinners and treats for their adoring customers.

Fast Foodz: Salad days are better than ever

Greener menus are sprouting up in America's most popular chains.

Economic Pressure on Dining: Fast Casual could fare well this holiday season and in 2006.

Anticipated pressures on Americans' discretionary dollars may yield a business boost to fast casual restaurant operators as winter approaches.

Food Metrics: The evolution of the fast service restaurant

From quick service to fast casual, the dining experience has come a long way    

Menu Think, the process of creative menu design

A menu can do many things for a restaurant.  It can help customers understand a concept, increase profits and be an important characteristic of a restaurant's…

Muy Caliente – Hispanic is booming in the U.S.

The explosion of growth experienced by the Hispanic food segment has never been equaled by any other demographic group.

Will Panera fall flat?

Panera Bread had another impressive month of sales in August, despite Hurricane Katrina and other distractions to consumers' wallets late in the month.

Restaurants make great strides in putting victims back to work

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina many restaurants are proving that statistic to be true whether through financial gifts, percentage of sale promotions…

Serving up Profits with Digital Menu Boards

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Digital menu boards can attract viewers, generate product excitement and have a tangible effect on revenue.

No Software Needed for Your Restaurant

HyperOffice is a perfect solution because it is cost effective, easy to use and is a great organizational tool.

Time saver or work maker?

Though they're technologically marvelous, automated ordering software in POS systems sometimes generate more work than they save. Their time will come, experts…

Slip Slidin' Safety

12 million foodservice workers who are exposed to accidents in QSR and fast-casual restaurants are at the top of operators concerns.