From wobbly table fixes to herbal refrigerators, innovation was on display at NRA (Part 1)

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

More than 45,000 buyers in the restaurant industry hit Chicago this week to check out the thousands of products and services on display at the National…

Axis Purchasing Announces Expansive Hospitality Supply Programs for Non-Foods

Axis Purchasing, a leader in group purchasing services for schools, multi-unit restaurants, hotels, and other foodservice providers, announced an expansion of…

MicroSale’s POS ReportingAnywhere Sales Reporting Website & App for Restaurants Goes Live in June 2017

MicroSale, the restaurant Point of Sale (POS) system fully developed and maintained by former restaurant operators, has confirmed that the official launch of…

Will menu-labeling requirements be delayed — again?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

It seems seven years weren’t enough for members of The National Association of Convenience Stores and the National Grocers Association to become compliant with…

Mobile Vending University helps prepare food truck owners

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Mobile Vending University provides a certified course in operating a food truck in Pasco, Washington. The attendees are taught by subject matter experts in all…

How technology can improve ROI of maintaining foodservice equipment

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Foodservice equipment has long required multiple distribution levels. Managing equipment information on such equipment places a heavy burden on all players in…

3 ways technology can lower food costs

by Niall Keane — CEO of SynergySuite, SynergySuite

With timely insights, restaurants can optimize processes, make better decisions, and save time and money

Pressure grows to make restaurant kiosks 'disability-friendly'

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A recent lawsuit on behalf of a blind customer against Eatsa, a restaurant that uses self-order kiosks, has put the kiosk industry in the spotlight.

Why playing the 'right' background music increases sales

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Restaurants that play a carefully selected mix of music reflecting their cultures can increase sales by more than 9 percent, according to a 2016 study.

Why restaurant execs ditching old-school training for video-based methods

Employee training was one of the most talked about topics at the Restaurant Franchise Innovation Summit 2017 in Dallas. The most important thing I heard…

Food trucks and restaurants – a symbiotic relationship

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While many limited service restaurants are clearly interested in expanding into food trucks, veteran food truck operators are using the skills they develop on…

Heard at the Summit: Attendees share insights, pain points and keys to success

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit attendees discuss everything from bunnies to BS.

Olea Kiosks introduces drive-thru kiosk for QSR, fast casual restaurants

March 29, 2017

Olea Kiosks has introduced a drive-thru kiosk for the QSR and fast casual industries. The new device has been dubbed the Detroit in honor of the city that made…

New system uses data, cameras and sensors to improve restaurant operations

March 28, 2017

Revel Systems is partnering with Dragontail Systems to implement their food preparation process software and machine learning technology in restaurants…

How self-serve kiosks can rescue corporate dining — part 1

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The self-serve kiosk rewrites the economics of corporate dining.

The weekly report is not enough — a daily report may save your business

by Niall Keane — CEO of SynergySuite, SynergySuite

Daily reports can help reduce food costs and prevent costs associated with overtime ad overstaffing.

Welbilt: Bringing innovation to the table

Restaurant operators obviously have a variety of challenges when it comes to running a successful business.

Manitowoc Foodservice rebranded as Welbilt

March 6, 2017

Manitowoc Foodservice Inc. announced today that it has completed its name change to Welbilt Inc. and will begin trading today on the New York Stock Exchange…

Calculating the cost of DIY vs third-party SaaS solutions

by Dave Bennett — President & CEO, Mirus Restaurant Solutions

One expert takes a look at the dollars and cents when it comes to just how much a difference exists between DIY and SaaS solutions.

Cousins redesign highlights why Boomers are still important

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

Millennials are the age group of the moment, but the boomers who once held that title should not be forgotten just yet, particularly when it comes to…