Panasonic launches self-order solution for restaurants

October 9, 2018

Panasonic System Solutions Co. of North America has launched a turnkey self-order kiosk solution to provide restaurants an immersive, customized and faster…

Pei Wei requests FDA require ingredient disclosure

October 9, 2018

Pei Wei Asian Kitchen has petitioned the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to require that restaurants disclose ingredients used in their menu items.

Shake Shack hires John Karangis as VP of culinary innovation

October 9, 2018

Shake Shack, a burger franchise, has hired John Karangis to serve as executive chef and vice president of culinary innovation. He will work to develop…

Pei Wei, Kizuki, Curry Up Now discuss the challenge of showing up in unbranded search

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

Three fast casual Asian-centered restaurant brands took to the stage Monday afternoon at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Seattle to talk about the…

Who is winning the UK burger wars?

In the UK, the premium burger category straddles the fast casual and casual dining segments, but regardless of how you slice it, competition in the category is…

Lets Poke rolls out kiosk ordering

October 9, 2018

Let's Pok, a New York City restaurant featuring fresh ingredients that allows customers to build their own options, now offers two touchscreens at the store's…

Why fast casual brands are embracing digital training with open arms

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Paper-based employee training manuals and binders are quickly disappearing as staff training is going digital.

Kitchen United closes $10M funding round led by Google Ventures

October 8, 2018

Kitchen United, a virtual restaurant startup, recently closed a $10 million Series A funding round led by Google Ventures, according to a press release.

Como creates customer engagement campaigns in 5 minutes flat

October 8, 2018

POS customer engagement platform, Como, has launched a tool that allows restaurateurs to execute goal-driven marketing campaigns in under 5 minutes, according…

Woody's Bar-B-Q heads to Florida's Gulf

October 8, 2018

Jacksonville, Florida-based Woody's Bar-B-Q has opened in Lehigh Acres, Florida, expanding the brand's presence westward in the Sunshine State. The…

How UK's Leon redefined the fast food industry

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Leon Restaurants Co-Founder Henry Dimbleby shares insight on how he and John Vincent set about redefining fast food into "fast food focused on good living and…

Mod Pizza names former Johnny Rockets, Friendly's CEO to COO post

October 8, 2018

Mod Super Fast Pizza Holdings, LLC has named former Johnny Rockets and FIC Restaurants (Friendly's) President and CEO John Maguire to the COO's role as of Oct.

ShopKeep partners with Epson to provide receipt printers for restaurants

October 5, 2018

Epson America Inc., a provider of point-of-sale solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with ShopKeep, a tablet-to-cloud payments and point-of-sale…

Dickey's hires VP of Construction

October 5, 2018

Dickey's Barbecue Pit has hired Jared Madry as its VP of Construction. "We are excited to have Jared join the Dickey's Barbecue Pit team as Vice President of…

Chef Chatter: How to transform yourself into a 'business chef'

Making and keeping your franchise popular, relevant and unforgettable are certain keys to success that you must consider in great depth. Executive chef of…

SpotOn buys EmaginePOS to help power pay-at-the-table for restaurants

October 4, 2018

SpotOn Transact is acquiring EmaginePOS, which will enable SpotOn to equip restaurants and bars nationwide with a POS product, according to a press release.

The British are coming ... with crepes

October 4, 2018

London-based CrepeAffaire is coming to America, opening its first U.S. location in the first half of 2019. Founder and CEO Daniel Spinath said the company is…

Fazoli's upgrades mac 'n' cheese offerings

October 4, 2018

Fazoli's has upped its mac 'n' cheese game with a line of baked pasta dishes, Culinary Manager Rick Petralia, said in a company press release.

Should brands change menu items when faced with challenges from animal rights activists?

Rick Berman, executive director of Center for Consumer Freedom, discusses how restaurateurs should handle challenges from animal rights activists.

Hughes Introduces New Managed Network Service to Give Small- to Medium-sized Businesses an Affordable, Secure Firewall Solution

HughesON Secure Connectivity Services deliver industry-leading security and PCI compliance in one easy-to-deploy platform.