Small businesses prepare for second chance at SBA loans

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Businesses that lost out on the first round of funding from Small Business Administration loans for relief from the coronavirus pandemic have been given a…

Second fed loan program for small businesses hits snags

April 28, 2020

Computer glitches and slowdowns at the Small Business Administration frustrated small businesses again as lenders trying to submit loan applications through…

Webinar to help leaders optimize restaurants for online, curbside orders

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

This free hour-long webinar features what restaurant brands need for an easy-to-use and secure POS system.

Coolgreens opens third Dallas location

April 27, 2020

Coolgreens, a healthy lifestyle eatery, now has three locations in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas.

Coronavirus relief checks easing restaurant transaction declines

April 27, 2020

Likely buoyed by the coronavirus relief payments received from the government, consumers increased their restaurant transactions in the week ending April 1…

PaybyPhone helping World Central Kitchen

April 27, 2020

PaybyPhone, a provider of mobile parking payment services, is supporting the World Central Kitchen in the wake of COVID-19.

Zaxby's partners with SoundCloud to create ambient restaurant playlist

April 27, 2020

In an effort to bring its dine-in experience to fans, Zaxby's has uploaded a custom collection of ambient restaurant sounds to SoundCloud. Featuring five…

Potbelly returns $10M from PPP

April 27, 2020

Potbelly Corporation is returning the $10 million it received from the Payroll Protection Program. The company put out a statement Saturday saying that…

Chef Chatter: 7 ways restaurants can survive COVID-19

​​​​​​​Chef Omar Torres reveals seven tips for adapting to these unprecedented times.

2019 U.S. Carrier Managed SD-WAN LEADERBOARD

AT&T, Hughes and Verizon retain top three share positions; CenturyLink advances to fourth position

Starbucks, Subway, McDonald's expected to join Chinese digital currency pilot

April 24, 2020

(Updates with comment from Starbucks)

8 Ways HP Engage Go Enables Easier Selling

Discover 8 ways the HP Engage Go enables easier selling.

Presented by HP Inc.

House approves additional $484B in COVID-19 funds for small businesses, testing, hospitals

April 24, 2020

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved $484 billion in aid to small businesses, testing and hospitals struggling from the coronavirus pandemic…

Stand Out Or Blend In With The Sleek, Contemporary HP Engage One

HP sought to elevate this experience by redefining the customer experience through a versatile, reliable, and beautiful point of sale system.

Presented by HP Inc.

Why sales are soaring at Wing It On

April 24, 2020

While most restaurants are facing major sales declines due to COVID-19, one Waterbury, Connecticut-based fast casual chain is thriving. 

It's business (almost) as usual at I Heart Mac & Cheese

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Although sales are down 60-75% at I Heart Mac & Cheese, CEO Steve Giordanell is moving ahead with growth plans.

Dickey's franchisees pay it forward

April 23, 2020

Several of Dickey's Barbecue Pit franchisees are supporting their local communities despite facing challenges amid COVID-19. While Dickey's Barbecue continues…

Revel launches standalone version of its online-ordering tool

April 23, 2020

In an effort to meet the needs of restaurants dealing with business disruption due to COVID-19, Revel Systems has introduced a standalone version of its…

Miami Grill launches next-gen franchise model

April 23, 2020

Miami Grill, a South Florida-based fast casual brand, has created a next-generation business model in direct response to what the company believes will be an…

FAT Brands ghosting Chicago

April 23, 2020

FAT Brands, the parent company of Fatburger, Buffalo's Cafe, Buffalo's Express, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Ponderosa & Bonanza Steakhouses, Elevation…