Wingstop debuts SMS text ordering platform

August 8, 2017

Wingstop fans can now place orders via SMS text, according to a press release.

MobileBytes adds mobile payments options for counter, table service restaurants

August 8, 2017

MobileBytes, a point-of-sale system provider for iPad, has launched mobile payment options for counter and table service restaurants and announced two…

Webinar to dive into KFC and Pizza Hut mobile success stories

August 4, 2017

The restaurant world is heavy into mobile apps these days, but often too much cash is invested without considering what drives use and sales. Without…

Pie Five debuts mobile app developed by Punchh

August 1, 2017

Pie Five launched its mobile app in partnership with developer Punchh, according to a press release.

10 things to avoid when launching a mobile app

Balance Grille's journey to find a working mobile app inspired its founders to create a list of 10 mistakes to avoid when creating a mobile app.

Noodles & Company releases rewards app

July 20, 2017

Noodles & Company is debuting a rewards program app, NoodlesREWARDS, which lets customers view specialized offers, promotions and the concept's menu, as…

Infographic: Great ways restaurants can lighten the load on that online carbon footprint

From eco-friendly web hosting and printer-friendly content to streamlined fulfillment processes and "green" shipping, there are a variety of ways restaurant…

Shake Shack debuts Android ordering app

July 10, 2017

Shake Shack, digital ordering provider Olo and mobile product agency Fuzz have collaborated to create Shake Shack's Android mobile ordering app, according to a…

TouchBistro extends Square integration to the UK

June 29, 2017

TouchBistro announced that it has extended its integration with Square to restaurants in the U.K., according to a press release.

BWW rolls out loyalty app

June 27, 2017

Buffalo Wild Wings is rolling out a loyalty program — Blazin' Rewards —  to allow U.S. customers to earn points when they visit Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants.

Cowboy Chicken CEO talks about what keeps him awake at night

Sean Kennedy, CEO of Cowboy Chicken, discusses how he's growing his 22-unit brand.

Punchh brings restaurant loyalty to Apple Wallet

June 23, 2017

Punchh, a cloud-based technology platform that builds engagement, loyalty and superior, customized experiences in the restaurant industry, has announced that…

New studies show restaurant 'do's and don'ts' of online ordering, delivery

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

As the restaurant industry continues to bask in the big-dollar benefits of online ordering, two new studies shed light on best practices when it comes to…

Southern restaurant taps into mobile payments

June 16, 2017

Serendipity, a fast casual restaurant that serves traditional Southern food in Birmingham, Alabama, has partnered with a local company to launch a mobile app…

5 ways to get your customers to download your app

by Andrew Gazdecki — Owner, 1988

Just having an app is not enough to get people to download and use it. You will actively have to work at increasing downloads and keeping your app top of mind.

Infographic: How online reviews can make or break your brand

Research quantifies the impact online customer reviews have on business performance. The reviews play a bigger role in the selection of restaurants than…

NetWaiter adds Google Connect

June 9, 2017

Restaurants can share their menus, hours, delivery details and other information thanks to the new Google Connect feature through NetWaiter that allows menus…

'Order in': Grubhub acquires Foodler

June 9, 2017

Grubhub said today it is acquiring one of North America's biggest independent online food-ordering services, Foodler, in an all-cash transaction, a news…

5 reasons your restaurant loyalty program stinks

by Andrew Gazdecki — Owner, 1988

Restaurants realizing importance of mobile payments and loyalty

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Loyalty and order-ahead-and-pay are becoming the standard in the industry.