Who really is your supply chain partner?

by Bruce Reinstein — President, consolidated concepts

By Bruce Reinstein, president, Consolidated Concepts

In the landlord's shoes: seeing yourself as a prospective tenant

If a tenant isn’t creating a relationship with the landlord and making deposits to that relationship, how can the tenant ever expect to make a withdrawal when…

4 key steps to maximizing success with seasonal workers

As restaurants prepare to serve hungry holiday crowds, restaurant managers also prepare to welcome a wave of seasonal employees. It's critical that restaurant…

Why Starbucks is so 'red-in-the-face' today

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

Starbucks is bringing back red cups. In fact, this year the chain introduced not just an ornate red holiday cup, but 13 different ornate red holiday cups.

POS checklist: 6 must-haves of a solid solution

Choosing an integrated POS system tailored to the restaurant vertical comes with several key advantages, and options do not necessarily have to be costly.

Series Part III: Digital signage software beyond the order counter

By Stuart Armstrong/ ComQi Group President

Series part II: 5 key questions to ask about digital signage software

By Stuart Armstrong/ ComQi Group President 

A load of tasty restaurant LTOs tell veterans 'Thanks'

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

It's quite a week to be an American with tomorrow's presidential election and Friday's celebration of Veterans Day. Many restaurant brands are playing up this…

How Firehouse Subs turbocharged email marketing results

As Firehouse Subs shows, automation and segmentation pack a powerful one-two punch that creates a personal experience for subscribers and top-notch results for…

Series Part I: 7 signage software essentials you must know before you go digital

By Stuart Armstrong/ ComQi Group President 

Calcuatling the new cost of food spoilage

Forward-thinking companies are embracing new technologies to better position themselves for ongoing profitability.

Digital menu boards: Overhyped or beneficial?

by Daniel Waldron — Copywriter, Armagard Limited

Digital menu boards are a hotly debated topic across food industry forums. The cost to enter is high. There are however, many benefits to making the jump to…

3 lessons restaurants can learn from Amazon's supply chain strategy

by Vishy Visweswaran — Chief Technology Officer, SCA Technologies

Restaurants that want to mirror Amazon's success must first employ the strategic work it applies to its supply chain technology and infrastructure.

Now trending: Restaurants offering gender-neutral bathrooms

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Many restaurants are ditching signs indicating separate men's and women's restrooms.

5 innovative brands share customer service secrets

"The answer is yes! Now, what is your question?"

Panera's Q3 earnings: The numbers behind a healthy performance

Quantifind data shows that Panera brought in more than twice its fair share of the revenue leaking from Chipotle — a bounty bigger than that of McDonalds…

5 last-minute ways to make the most of Halloween at your restaurant

If you're reading this article, your Halloween plans are probably late in coming together. Don’t sweat it. Embrace the festive spirit and bring guests through…

Understanding site selection variables for restaurant tenants

When you're looking for the right property for a pizzeria or QSR, having a checklist of desirable criteria can help you stay on track.

Analytics ROI vs. the high cost of ignorance

It's best if restaurateurs approach analytics by first asking themselves what their highest value questions are and then consider the many ways those questions…

How supply chain technology helped 2 brands save money, drive profits

With the proper software, restaurant management can provide predictive and actionable insights into entire food supply chains, enabling greater visibility…