Healthy Dining launches 'virtual menu concierge'

August 3, 2018

Healthy Dining, a nutrition service provider for the restaurant industry,  has created a virtual menu concierge," called MyMenu, according to a company press…

Newk's Eatery rolls out summer LTOs

August 2, 2018

Newk's Eatery is welcoming a summer line up of dishes based on its Newk's "Q" dishes, featuring house-made White BBQ Sauce, for a limited time through…

How can a summer salad keep your brand relevant?

Michael Haith, Teriyaki Madness CEO,  talks about why summer salads impact brands relevance, and how to make a profit.

Al-enabled drive-thru technology 'redefining the ordering experience'

July 27, 2018

Conversational AI producers at Clinc used a video of the world's most indecisive drive-thru customer to show how its AI-powered restaurant drive-thru and…

GrubHub acquires LevelUp

July 25, 2018

GrubHub dropped a bit of a news bomb amidst its Q2 financial results, announcing that it had signed an agreement to acquire Boston-based mobile diner…

Freshii introduces take on Caesar salad

July 17, 2018

Freshii is launching a kale Caesar salad, a limited-edition menu item reflecting Freshii's take on the classic Caesar. 

Pita Pit fine tunes menu

May 30, 2018

Pita Pit is fine-tuning its menu to increase speed of service and simplify its ordering process, according to a company press release. Pita Pit added menu…

April restaurant sales best in nearly 3 years

May 17, 2018

For the restaurant industry, April did indeed bring showers, but those of increased business, according to the most recent data from TDn2K, showing that…

Menu-labeling enforcement finally takes effect

May 4, 2018

As of today, restaurant chains with 20 or more stores must be following those long-delayed menu-labeling regulations or face the possibility of penalties. The…

Fazoli's, NPD Group, La Madeleine execs discuss how 3 digital tools have changed operations

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Digital signage, online ordering and loyalty apps have each helped to transform the restaurant vertical in different ways. During a panel entitled, "I'll take…

Jamba Juice adding digital menu boards

April 19, 2018

As part of Jamba Juice's store redesign and growth strategy, it has selected Sicom to provide digital displays and indoor digital menu boards.

5 tips to help restaurateurs master menu labeling before May 7 deadline

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

Menu-labeling expert Betsy Craig shares five compliance tips to help restaurants prep for the May 7th enforcement deadline.

ZIVELO Virtual Banking Expert Kiosks are Designed to Connect Your Customers with Expert-Level Services Regardless of Location

ZIVELO designs, manufactures and supplies Virtual Banking Expert kiosks to some of the largest banking and financial institutions in the country.

Jamba Juice seeks brand expansion alongside digital makeover

March 20, 2018

Jamba Juice, a smoothie and juice fast casual, has revamped its franchise strategy by actively looking for franchise partners in other states. These partners…

7 shortcuts to higher profits via menu board optimization

Effective menu board design follows a structured, analytical approach that is much more than a graphic exercise.

Is the 'Groundhog Day effect' finally over for menu labeling?

by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com

We can't predict what will happen over the next three months, but we do think the "Groundhog Day effect" is coming to an end for menu labeling.

Chicken Charlie's upgrades mobile concession stand with LED video system

January 22, 2018

Chicken Charlie's, a fast casual restaurant owned by Charlie Boghosian, recently teamed up with Hitch-Hiker and PixelFlex to upgrade its FryBQ mobile…

Coney Island Hot Weiner Shop inks first franchise agreements

January 9, 2018

Tulsa, Oklahoma's 93-year old Coney Island Hot Weiner Shop has signed its first franchise agreements, which could lead to up to 80 locations across Houston and…

ADUSA Debuts Qi Self-Ordering Software for Restaurants

Self-Order Software leverages ADUSA’s Enterprise Grade OrderHUB™ Server

Wow Bao becomes 1st chain to leverage Eatsa technology

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As the first licensee of Eatsa's self-service technology, Wow Bao's newest unit allows guests to pick up their orders from cubbies that alert them to the…