20 Fast Casual Brands to Watch in 2024

FastCasual’s fifth annual report, “20 Brands to Watch,” reveals the industry’s future leaders. To be considered, the brands, which nominated themselves, have…

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It’s That Time Of Year: Is Your Retail POS Technology Ready For Holiday Pop-Up Shops?

If you’re selling products at a holiday pop-up shop or market this year, the right retail POS technology can make all the difference.

3 Key Advantages Of Online Food Ordering For Today’s Customers

Discover three advantages of online food ordering for customers and what POS hardware and technology are needed to make it happen.

How to Motivate Franchise Operators to Follow Standardized Processes

Consistency is key to franchise success. Ensuring franchisees follow standardized procedures is key to maintaining that consistency.

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Authentic experiences: How your brand can reach Gen Z for success and customer loyalty

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

The APC Gen Z study found that Gen Z has five top demands from businesses and brands: 1. Authenticity. 2. PhysiDigital. 3. Experiential. 4. Custom. 5.

Chatmeter Commits $30,000 in Charitable Donations to San Diego-Based Organizations

Chatmeter, a leader in brand intelligence and reputation management, today announced the company has pledged $30,000 to three San Diego-based organizations…

Chatmeter Named to Inc.’s Second Annual Power Partner Awards

Inc. Business Media announced the second annual Power Partner Awards, honoring B2B organizations across the globe that have proven track records supporting…

Top LTO Trends Fall/Winter 2023

Earlier this year, we reached out to restaurants across the country to find some of the most mouth-watering options being offered this fall/winter season. We…

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Decoding Labels: The Importance Of Permanent Linerless Labeling In Modern Business

As more businesses adopt labeling technology, find out why linerless labels, especially permanent linerless labels, are becoming so popular.

Customer service still tops for restaurant staff

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler talks to Zak Omar, CEO of Atomic Wings, an emerging wing brand out of New York City.

Webinar unveils secret sauce for franchise success: Standardization

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

October 11, 2023

Sam Gerace, CEO of Lineup.ai, and Michael Schatten, VP of operations at fast-casual brand Carrot Express, talk about standardizing operations to increase…

Streamline food truck operations with your cell phone

Traditional point-of-sale and kitchen display systems require extensive spaces and investment. Adding a POS and KDS built for a mobile platform are far better…

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The evolution of Mazzio's Italian Eatery: Expanded menu, footprint makes brand a standout

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Mazzio's Italian Eatery is a 108-unit pizza brand based out of Oklahoma. For the past several years, the brand has been overhauling its existing restaurants…

Star Micronics Unveils MUnite VESA Pole Mount For Versatile Two-Tablet Workstations

The new VESA Pole Mount accessory enhances the mUnite Mount 18 tablet stand, meeting demand for operational flexibility within the retail and hospitality…

Meeting The Online Order Surge: How Hardware Impacts Efficiency

To stay competitive, businesses must handle online orders, and one crucial aspect of this is re-evaluating their hardware systems.

How Voice AI Is Driving Customer Satisfaction And Growth

Join SoundHound and Oracle Food & Beverage as they discuss how voice AI for restaurant ordering is expediting sales in a way that drives growth while…

Must-have features for a modern restaurant POS

When researching the right POS for you, it’s important to make sure it includes the features you need while offering benefits that separate it from other…

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The Next Step in Personalizing Self-Service Interactions

Although self-service technology provides convenience and efficiency, it can also feel impersonal and frustrating if the system is not tailored towards an…

ICXA to honor Elevate winners at 7th annual summit

by Alicia Lavay — Executive Director, ICX Association

The ICX Association will honor five companies as winners of the 2023 Elevate Awards during a ceremony at its upcoming annual conference, the Interactive…

Embracing Sustainability: The Eco-Friendly Advantages Of Linerless Sticky Labels

Linerless sticky labels offer a greener alternative to traditional labels and a more sustainable and eco-friendly choice for businesses.