Going Mobile: Wireless POS & Payment Options

April 26, 2006

Have your restaurant increase throughput & bring the most effective payment to all points of service.

Contactless Payment... The Future or Now?

April 26, 2006

No more handing over the plastic.  Contactless payment options create a new and very effective way to increase revenue and bust the lines.

Modern Technology teams up with Back Office Systems

April 26, 2006

Reduce your workforce and lower operational costs by implementing new technology to your existing back office system.

McDonald's reduces Chipotle ownership

April 26, 2006

OAK BROOK, Ill.— McDonald's Corporation announced its plan to reduce its ownership of Chipotle Mexican Grill in the near term and complete the separation of…

BLIMPIE creates Italian sandwiches

April 26, 2006

ATLANTA — This summer BLIMPIE will be offering three Italian-themed panini-grilled sandwiches on its new garlic herb focaccia bread.  Those sandwiches include…

Manhattan Bagel brings in healthier choices for the summer

April 26, 2006

HAMILTON, N.J. — Manhattan Bagel is introducing several fresh and healthy seasonal menu items. According to a news release, the menu upgrades were made to…

Panasonic POS now online with gift card programs

April 26, 2006

ELGIN, Ill. — In keeping with the growing popularity of gift cards, the Information Systems Group of Panasonic System Solutions Company has announced the…

Personalize Marketing AND Increase Sales

April 26, 2006

Build a substantial opt-in database of important customer data and email addresses that allows you to launch marketing campaigns for mere pennies.

Packaging company targets fast casual

April 25, 2006

ATLANTA — Duni Corporation is targeting the growing fast-casual restaurant segment with its new packaging.  The company will officially launch the new…

Panera sales skyrocket

April 25, 2006

ST LOUIS — Panera Bread surpassed analyst expectations for the first quarter ended March 28, 2006.  The company said system-wide comparable bakery-cafe sales…

Same-store sales increase 7.7% for Buffalo Wild Wings

April 25, 2006

MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. announced strong financial results for the first quarter ended March 26, 2006. The company said same-store sales…

Pesto Bistro launches new Web site

April 24, 2006

Pesto Creative Italian Bistro announced the launch of its Web site, PestoBistro.com. The new site includes menu items, boasting an array of Italian Gelato…

Taco Del Mar launches mega ad campaign

April 24, 2006

SEATTLE — Taco Del Mar has unveiled a new, multi-million dollar advertising and integrated marketing campaign that focuses on the company's brand promise of…

Freebirds World Burrito to produce record label

April 24, 2006

Austin Business Journal: Freebirds World Burrito has made a deal with record label F+M Records to support Austin music.  in a unique way. Freebirds and F+M…

Penn Station retains ad agency

April 24, 2006

INDIANAPOLIS — Officials representing Indianapolis ad agency Montgomery Zukerman and Davis (MZD) announced it has been retained by Penn Station East Coast…

NRA Show overcomes Sept. 11

April 23, 2006

Like the overall economy, the show experienced a short-lived decline after Sept. 11

Villa re-brands Casa Java

April 23, 2006

MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Villa Enterprises is re-branding its coffee concept, Casa Java. According to a news release, Casa Java has a new store design, new menu…

Rubio's settles class-action lawsuit

April 23, 2006

CARLSBAD, Calif. — Rubio's Restaurants Inc. settled a class-action suit that alleged the fast-casual chain violated truth-in-advertising laws by claiming…

Selecting a restaurant consultant

The right consultant can improve your restaurant, but the wrong one can cost you money.   

Operators are eligible for the 2006 Self-Service Awards

April 20, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky.— Operators utilizing digital signage, kiosks, POS, self-checkout and other innovative self-service technologies are eligible for the 200…