Qu Appoints Niko Papademetriou as Co-Founder

Business Development Leader, Niko Papademetriou is recognized for exceptional contributions to Qu POS for almost a decade.

March madness: How restaurants can turn home court advantage into a sales slam dunk

by Aman Narang — Co-founder, COO, President, Director, Toast

Restaurants should have a strategy and the right tools in place to take advantage of March Madness revenue opportunities

Restaurant execs form women's networking group

March 16, 2023

Women in restaurants, hospitality and technology have created a professional women's organization — Women of Restaurants, Technology and Hospitality (WORTH) …

Paytronix tool aims to revolutionize mobile app management

March 9, 2023

Patryonix, a guest engagement technology platform, has launched the Paytronix Mobile Experience Builder, a self-service tool that lets brands publish content…

3 tips for restaurant operators to maximize online ordering sales on game days

by Mo Chaar

In the restaurant industry, major sporting events like March Madness and the World Series present great opportunities for restaurants to boost their revenue…

Dave's Hot Chicken scares up 'Scream' collaboration

March 6, 2023

Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken is scaring up a partnership with Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group's movie franchise, Scream, just in time for…

Chatmeter to Present on the Power of Brand Intelligence at Six Conferences in March

Reputation management and brand intelligence company will lead discussions at upcoming retail, finance, restaurant, and healthcare conferences on why online…

Optimize your upselling and cross-selling tactics for maximum return on investment

Upselling and cross-selling strategies can increase revenue and build brand loyalty when used in conjunction with a comprehensive POS software solution

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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…

Restaurant gift card revenue up

February 28, 2023

Inflation is having an impact on gift cards in the restaurant industry, with revenue up 6% year over year though the total cards sold is down 2%.

TikTok stars inspire Chipotle to add Fajita Quesadilla to menu

February 27, 2023

Chipotle Mexican Grill has TikTok to thank for its latest menu item — the Fajita Quesadilla launching March 2 as a digital-only menu item on the Chipotle app…

Perceptions, and Preferences Around Online Reviews; Highlights Opportunities for Brands

Customers see online reviews as a two-way dialogue and want brands to participate; technology like ChatGPT and the Metaverse offer opportunities for innovation

Receipt Marketing: A Powerful Tool To Boost Your Business

In this post, we discuss the benefits of receipt marketing and provide some tips on how to implement a successful receipt marketing campaign.

Surviving and Thriving in the New Restaurant Normal

Despite recent challenges, many operators are doing more than just surviving; they’re finding ways to thrive. To find out how, the team at FastCasual.com spoke…

Presented by FastCasual.com

Mo’ Bettahs betting on rebrand

When Hawaiians Kimo and Kalani Mack set out to create a fast casual brand in 2008, they dreamed of sharing their strong culture with people all over the U.S.

How consistency, technology affects restaurant branding

February 13, 2023

Branding is critical to a restaurant company, but how much is too much? How does a brand create clear branding guidelines and incorporate a strong culture?

3 ways Playa Bowls attracts Gen Z franchisees

Abby Taylor and Rob Giuliani, co-founders of Playa Bowls, describe how offering a business model that adapts to sustainable and simple business practices…

Jersey Mike's teams up with esports organization

February 9, 2023

Jersey Mike's has signed a three-year deal with TSM, an esports organization, to be the official "Sub Sandwich of TSM," according to a company press release.

Plant-based ingredients grow on pizza market

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

The NPD Group forecasts dairy and meat alternatives to grow through 2024 driven almost entirely by Millennials and Gen Zs. Not only are they looking for…

Panera launches fashion-forward 'BAGuette'

February 7, 2023

In honor of New York Fashion week, and in an effort to woo the fashion aficionado and the foodie, Panera Bread has debuted the BAGuette, a 12-inch purse…