Farm Burger hires on a COO

October 15, 2018

David Danowitz is the newly minted chief operating officer at Farm Burger and will be responsible for overseeing operations as well as opportunities for…

Survey: Restaurant diners will pay more for sustainable packaging

October 15, 2018

More than half of restaurant customers (55 percent) are willing to pay more for fast food products packaged in sustainable materials, with 35 percent stating…

Blaze opens in Vancouver

October 12, 2018

Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza will open a Vancouver open-kitchen store Monday in the Granville Entertainment District, a news release said.  

Jersey Mike's partners with World Wide Technology for digital transformation strategy

October 11, 2018

Jersey Mike's Subs is teaming up with World Wide Technology in its effort to build a next-generation digital customer experience at more than 1,500 stores, a…

Why fast casual brands are embracing digital training with open arms

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

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

Keeping your website protected from lawsuits

Protecting your website from lawsuits is an important part of thriving on the digital wave. Here are some things to watch out for to your brand safe.

Qu gives delivery brands in-house alternative to third-party providers

October 3, 2018

Qu, formerly Gusto POS, has launched a delivery management platform to provide restaurant brands dependent on third-party delivery a better choice, according…

7 ways data can cut costs and drive profitability

Billy Jones, CEO of orderly talks about how restaurant owners can lower their operational costs and effectively manage inventory without compromising…

Chef Chatter: How to deliver on new hospitality demands

Matt Harding, executive head chef, Piada Italian Street Food, talks about the importance of take out, and his experience within the food industry to back up…

eTouch Menu/CompuTant partner for easier kiosk, mobile payments

September 27, 2018

eTouchMenu, a wholly-owned subsidiary of House Advantage, LLC, has teamed with CompuTant, Hawaii's only certified NCR reseller for independent and multi-unit…

Swiss Chalet: Maintaining a connection with your employees leads to profits

Moe Khawaja, a Swiss Chalet owner and operator since 2001, talks with Hughes' Tim Tang about the effect of happy employees making happy consumers.

Why fast casuals should ditch plastic straws

Non-biodegradable plastic is everywhere and that's a big problem that has the restaurant sector abuzz with how to transition out of their disposable plastics.

Farmer's Fridge builds kiosk system to ensure freshness

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Most entrepreneurs in the self-service space rely on commercially available equipment and management software, but Luke Saunders and his team at Farmer's…

Chef Chatter: Customers want more variety in coffee

Fredrick Heurtin talks about the influences and profitability of coffee in the fast casual industry.

Daphne's Mediterranean fast casual under new management

September 14, 2018

Daphne's, a Mediterranean food chain with over 23 locations, is under new management with an updated menu, look and retail line, according to a company press…

Chipotle goes big with guac

September 14, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill is now offering the option to purchase a large-sized guacamole as a side, according to a press release.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop rewards Perks Members with BOGO

September 14, 2018

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is rewarding its Perks Members with a limited-time offer, according to a press release. On Sept. 18 and 19, members who buy one…

Seoul Taco expands into Chicago's Hyde Park

September 14, 2018

Seoul Taco is opening this winter in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, according to a press release.

Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill sets sights on east coast expansion

September 14, 2018

Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill has set its sights on further expansion along the east coast, according to a press release. Company plans call for opening as many…

Why most restaurant tech sucks

by Bill Jones — CEO, Orderly

Orderly CEO Bill Jones discusses why technology is hard to adapt within the restaurant industry and the best way to work with technology.