VeganBurg will open 300 stores in California

October 18, 2018

VeganBurg, a San Francisco-based vegan chain, plans to launch at least 300 stores throughout California.

Postmates adds 134 cities to delivery area, gives discount to Chipotle customers

October 18, 2018

Postmates has added service, this year, in more than 130 cities, giving it a presence in 550 cities nationwide, covering 60 percent of national households, a…

Cowboy Chicken, Modern Market and the omnichannel digital experience

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

Sean Kennedy, president of Cowboy Chicken, and Modern Market Technology Director Brian Anderson shared insight and tips on crafting a digital experience…

Toast adds analytics, mobile pay, loyalty integrations

October 16, 2018

Restaurant management platform, Toast, has added Avero, GoParrot, and Rooam as key integrations in the Toast Partner Ecosystem, which the company said in a…

CoreLife, Asian Box, Flatbread Grill talk sustaining sustainability, despite obstacles

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

Three brands take on the challenges and rewards of one very hot restaurant topic: sustainable operations.

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…