Real vs authentic: Which word should describe your restaurant?

by Steve Starr — Chief, starrdesign

Steve Starr describes how authenticity is about communicating your brand’s true ideals to the consumer while the term real references the use of natural…

Upserve acquires Breadcrumb

May 10, 2016

Upserve announced today that it's acquiring mobile point-of-sale platform, Breadcrumb, from Groupon to meet growing demand for a combination of the two…

Kitchen design and technology: 5 ways to improve foodservice operations

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

A successful foodservice operation must incorporate three elements: food, people and equipment.

At the Summit: How to create a franchise-friendly supply chain

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The supply chain is often the thorn in the side of franchisors, especially those that have brands spread nationwide or globally.

Holler & Dash launches Revel POS platform

April 8, 2016

Features include employee scheduling, food ordering, kiosk, customer-facing display, kitchen display system, line buster and online ordering.

Taylor Crown Grill Series sizzles with 2016 Kitchen Innovations Award

March 25, 2016

The Taylor Crown Grill Series is a recipient of the Kitchen Innovations 2016 Award presented by the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel…

NorthStar Order Entry POS system has new features

March 15, 2016

Custom Business Solutions has released NorthStar Order Entry 4.0 with expanded capabilities for improving operations and increasing efficiency for restaurant…

OrderSnapp launches new kiosk, table top ordering systems

March 10, 2016

OrderSnapp, a provider of online and mobile ordering technologies for restaurants with major take-out and delivery businesses, debuted its first kiosk and…

4 ways to control your food costs in 2016

by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing

Commodity prices have temporarily fallen and taken some pressure off food cost. Now is the time for strategic buyers to align with manufacturers, distributors…

HotSchedules, QSR Automations partner to bring restaurants operations to Internet of Things

March 4, 2016

HotSchedules has partnered with QSR Automations to bring guest management and kitchen display systems to the Internet of Things.

Meatheads upgrades digital menu boards, launches LTOs

February 25, 2016

Meatheads has upgraded its digital menu boards and added a couple new menu items, including fish and chips.

Eco-Products launches new line of compostable plates, bowls

February 18, 2016

Eco-Products is launching a new line of compostable plates, bowls and containers made from brown wheat straw.

Eyenalyze launches iOS back-office restaurant mobile app

February 16, 2016

Eyenalyze, a provider of back-office solutions, announced the launch of its iOS app.

What is your restaurant's carbon footprint?

Countries and companies across the globe are making climate change high on their agenda.

Olo receives $40M investment

January 21, 2016

Olo, a maker of digital ordering and delivery solutions for multi-location restaurants, has received a $40 million minority investment from The Raine Group, a…

New app allows restaurants to deliver deals in 60 seconds

January 18, 2016

BogoDine LLC, a technology startup company, announced it has chosen Traverse City, Michigan, for the test-market launch of its BogoDine mobile app platform.

ParTech Inc, Punchh integrate Brink POS Software solution for restaurants

January 15, 2016

ParTech Inc and Punchh have integrated the Punchh platform with the Brink POS Software solution for restaurants.

Paytronix introduces new user interface, features

January 5, 2016

Paytronix Systems Inc, a provider of reward program solutions to restaurants and retailers, has released a new user interface with navigation and search…

10 'dynamic' ways outdoor digital displays will entice, surprise customers

The days of static signage are quickly moving to the rear window with digital signage out in front providing the best way to stand out in an increasingly…

Tropical Smoothie Café launching new packaging designs

December 2, 2015

Tropical Smoothie Café is creating packaging materials to reflect its new brand image. The chain has partnered with starrdesig, to redesign its Styrofoam and…