Apple Pay to lead the way in customer loyalty

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

By the end of 2015, it’s expected nearly every retailer will have NFC readers.

Startup aimed at helping restaurants pay suppliers on single platform

October 9, 2014

Sourcery, a San Francisco-based startup that helps restaurants, caterers and corporate kitchens to order and pay for food from local suppliers on a single…

Top 100: People – Rich Hicks, MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes

October 9, 2014

Rich Hicks, founder of MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes, is number 17 on our list of the 2014 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers: People.

Corner Bakery Café recognized for sustainability efforts

October 9, 2014

Each Corner Bakery Cafe uses, on average, 14.5-percent less energy and saves more than 52,000 kilowatt hours a year, equal to eliminating over 80,000 miles…

Dash mobile payment app debuts in Chicago

October 9, 2014

Customers use the Dash app to pay their bill, split checks, tip and more, using the credit card stored in the app.

Pressed Juicery juices up fall menu, adds new units

October 9, 2014

Pressed Juicery announced several additional to its fall menu, and several new units opening this year in Northern and Southern California.

Garden Fresh names Krueger Communications agency of record

October 9, 2014

Krueger will handle print, radio, and TV responsibilities as well as serving as a key strategic partner.

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill expands gyro selection to include any protein

October 9, 2014

Gyros can now be ordered with any Garbanzo protein, including chicken, steak, falafel, Portobello mushroom, and traditional gyro meat.

Johnny Rockets launches in Singapore

October 9, 2014

Johnny Rockets currently has partners across the region, including the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia, and it's eyeing Vietnam, Thailand and China next.

Square Order testing proximity tagging for line-busting ordering feature

October 9, 2014

Customers can pre-order menu item, and when they are within a zone timed to food and beverage preparation, a 'proximity tag' is triggered alerting the…

How your mobile payment app can cost you customers and ding your reputation

Without a thoughtful approach to user experience, staff training and enticing loyalty incentives, brand apps are doomed to failure.

International franchising group names COO

October 8, 2014

Michelle McClurg will oversee the company's day-to-day operations of Edwards Global Service's executives and associates in 32 countries.

Webinar will help operators hone listening skills

October 8, 2014

Customers send messages about brands every day, but few businesses are prepared to listen and act upon them.

Einstein Bros. adds two new chicken sandwiches

October 8, 2014

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group recently announced the launch of the Bavarian Chicken Sandwich and Napa Valley Chicken Sandwich now available at Einstein Bros.

Chipotle sponsoring 100 school gardens through partnership

October 8, 2014

The effort will focus on creating or supporting 100 school gardens in Austin, Texas; Boston; Dallas; Denver; Long Island/northern New Jersey; Louisville…

bd's Mongolian Grill updates fall menu

October 8, 2014

bd's Mongolian Grill announced the addition of seasonal items to its fall menu.

Dickey's opening three new units this week

October 8, 2014

Dickey's will open three new units in California, Georgia and Indiana on Oct. 9.

El Paso Fuddruckers reopening under company ownership

October 8, 2014

The 7,500-square-foot fast casual restaurant at 5030 North Desert Blvd., which has been closed since January 2014, will be unveiled on Oct. 14, with decor…

California Tortilla rolls out (or rolls up?) Cheeseburger Burrito

October 8, 2014

The Cheeseburger Burrito features ground beef, sliced avocado, salsa, California Screamin’ sauce, Romaine lettuce, jalapeños, Mexican rice and queso, rolled up…

KKR invests In Lemonade Restaurant Group

October 8, 2014

Lemonade Restaurant Group announced that it has partnered with leading global investment firm KKR to fund expansion plans.