Panera Bread launches Amazon One in St. Louis locations

March 22, 2023

Panera Bread, a self-serve kiosk pioneer, is rolling out Amazon One, a palm identify and payments technology, at select bakery-cafes in the brand's hometown of…

Paytronix, mParticle team on data integration

March 21, 2023

Guest engagement provider Paytronix and mParticle, a customer data platform, are partnering on an initiative that will let brands connect data from Paytronix…

Beyond the discount: 6 ways to evolve customer loyalty

Loyalty programs have become more intuitive and smarter that ever. Here are six ways brands can optimize their current loyalty initiatives.

Thanx teams with Personica to boost rewards management flexibility

February 28, 2023

Thanx, a loyalty and guest engagement platform, is partnering with marketing and analytics platform provider Personica to provide restaurant customers with…

Chicken Salad Chick, Cava, Tazikis score high in Merchant Centric report

February 15, 2023

Cava, Chicken Salad Chick, Tazikis, Skyline Chili and Cheba Hut all scored high for price, value and loyalty, winning more praise than complaints in a Merchant…

Unlocking Memorable Restaurant Experiences by Enhancing Brand Consistency

Customers expect standardized experiences and when those expectations are not met, it can cause confusion, misinterpretation of company values, loss of trust…

Paytronix debuts bold look to reflect loyalty changes

February 1, 2023

Paytronix, a loyalty technology provider, is boasting a new look that reflects the industry shift related to customer loyalty and indicates that brands need to…

What Is Artificial Intelligence, And How Does It Impact Your Point-Of-Sale?

AI has become increasingly engrained in the modern technology we use every day, from our smartphones to our point-of-sale (POS) systems. Incorporating AI POS…

Chipotle, Farmlink Project team up to fight food insecurity

December 14, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. is teaming up with the Farmlink Project and TikTok Chef Nick Digiovanni to help fight food insecurity this winter.

Starbird, Fuku, Atomic Wings leaders talk love-hate relationship with delivery apps

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

Brand leaders offer insight on managing third-party delivery apps and the brand app and hurdling challenges.

Red Chickz, Brix Holdings, Thanx execs talk loyalty programs, personalization, social media

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Three executives spoke about issues in the restaurant industry at the Fast Casual Executive Summit held last month in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Mooyah Burgers, Jersey Mike's leaders share loyalty program tips

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

As food prices continue to climb so does the value of a restaurant loyalty program, for both the customer and the brand.

Shipley Do-Nuts SynergySuite Case Study

Shipley Do-Nuts is booming. Learn how SynergySuite has helped Shipley manage its growth and coordinate operations and data among company shops and franchisees.

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Thanx debuts Loyalty 3.0 platform upgrade

November 3, 2022

Loyalty and guest engagement platform Thanx has completed the upgrade of its Loyalty 3.0 platform that features new capabilities that let brands respond and…

Restaurant loyalty spend hits record high

October 17, 2022

Restaurant customers are expressing their loyalty like never ever before which is a good thing for foodservice operators as 5% to 17% of total restaurant…

How Red’s Savoy Built a Digital Storefront of the Future

This webinar will take you through digital storefront best practices. You’ll learn about the importance of menu design and testing, how to streamline the…

Zaxby's intros loyalty program

October 11, 2022

Zaxby's has introduced its Zax Rewardz loyalty program, which will give customers a free Big Zax Snak Meal, featuring three Chicken Fingerz, Texas Toast, and…

ParTech taps machine-learning tech for loyalty software

September 27, 2022

ParTech Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Par Technology Corp. and provider of point-of-sale software and integrated technical solutions to the restaurant and…

How subscription services, loyalty programs encourage repeat business

September 27, 2022

It's been a rough two-and-a-half years for the restaurant industry since the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, there are ways to increase business and…

Innovative Ways Loyalty Programs Can Increase Sales for Your Restaurant

Supply shortages, labor shortages, the tail end of a pandemic and a recession definitely don’t sound like a recipe for success for any business, and we are all…