Heartland, Tabbedout partner for integrated mobile payment solution

October 14, 2013

Heartland Payment Systems and Tabbedout have announced a strategic partnership to deliver an integrated mobile payment solution designed specifically for…

Sparkfly, NCR expand partnership to enable mobile redemption at restaurants

October 14, 2013

Sparkfly Inc., a point-of-sale mobile offer redemption technology platform, today announced an expanded relationship with NCR Corporation to launch, deliver…

How restaurants can win at gamification

If done correctly, gamification can engage customers and help restaurants grow their businesses.

Punchh adds next-generation mobile CRM, new COO

October 10, 2013

Punchh, a provider of mobile CRM for the restaurant industry, has launched a new product — Big Data Customer Segmentation — to further expand its market…

Free webinar will show restaurateurs how to win at gamification

October 10, 2013

The biggest challenges most companies face with their social media platforms, loyalty programs, mobile apps and websites are low engagement and low conversion…

Mobile Websites Made Easy: Tips for Restaurant Operators

Mobile devices are quickly becoming the tool of choice to aid in dining decisions. A restaurant without a mobile website can be at a serious competitive…

Cosi rolling out digital campaign

October 8, 2013

Così, a fast casual restaurant chain with more than 100 restaurants, has teamed up with digital engagement provider ePrize to launch "Fall Into Così," a…

Splick-it to power Web, mobile app for No Kid Hungry

October 7, 2013

Splick-it Inc. has inked a deal to sponsor and be a technology partner with Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign to build a customized "Order Food, End…

Mobile payments tour stops at Canadian Starbucks

A press tour studies the mobile payments landscape in Canada.

Future POS restaurant system adds Paydiant mobile wallet

October 2, 2013

Nearly 8,000 locations using the Future POS restaurant and hospitality point-of-sale system can now offer mobile payments after the company integrated a mobile…

Leaf secures $20M to advance mobile pay platform

October 1, 2013

Leaf, creator of the LeafPresenter, a tablet designed for commerce, today announced it has closed $20 million in its first round of funding from Heartland…

How a Boston fast casual increased sales via mobile payment app

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Revenue increased 17 percent at Sebastians Cafe one month after launching a branded LevelUp mobile payment and loyalty app.

Infographic: 'This Mobile Life'

Smartphones have become the technology of choice for consumers searching for, ordering from and connecting with restaurants.

MOOYAH using social channels to drive online ordering

September 24, 2013

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is redefining the way it talks to fans by connecting with them directly in a digital landscape, according to a company press…

Podcast: Fast casual trends, events and top people

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

This week, I'm delighted to welcome a guest who is near and dear to all of our hearts. Cherryh Butler, senior editor of FastCasual.com, joins the show to talk…

Empathica acquired by Mindshare Technologies

September 19, 2013

Mindshare Technologies, a provider of Voice of the Customer technologies, has acquired Empathica, a provider of social Customer Experience Management solutions.

Zaxby's launches loyalty app

September 19, 2013

Zaxby's is kicking off its new college football and basketball sponsorship with the unveiling of its Check-in For Chicken mobile app and social rewards…

Consumers rank most-trusted restaurant review sites

September 19, 2013

According to a new study from Maritz Research, one in four consumers believe the information available on restaurant ratings sites is unfair, and many have…

LivingSocial extends deals, adds marketing tools for merchants

September 18, 2013

LivingSocial announced it is offering new, extended-length promotional options for local and national merchants. According to a press release, the new…

OLO builds executive team to scale operations

September 17, 2013

New York-based OLO, an m-commerce and e-commerce platform used by restaurant brands such as Five Guys Burgers & Fries, Cold Stone Creamery and Noodles…