How Pita Pit combines social, digital platforms to reach customers

Jordy Patano, shown right, digital marketing manager of Pita Pit, dishes on the chain's digital strategy in an interview with Hughes' Tim Tang.

Which Wich implements new POS system

October 18, 2016

Which Wich is implementing NCR's Silver Pro POS conversion solution.

Burgers on the run: Shake Shack tests mobile ordering in NYC

October 18, 2016

Shake Shack is testing a mobile ordering app at its midtown location in New York City as it looks to capitalize on a growing trend in this space.

Penn Station East Coast Subs deploys app updates

October 13, 2016

Penn State East Coast Subs is updating its app following a successful launch.

Chorizo chicken and ham debut at Cousins Subs

October 12, 2016

Chorizo chicken and chorizo ham are now available at Cousins Subs restaurants through Dec. 26, and can be purchased through Cousins' mobile app and website…

Japan + Peru = saucy success at Suviche

by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group

Co-owner Aliosha Stern discusses how the brand has combined Japanese and Peruvian cuisine to create a thriving fast casual brand.

Wayback Burgers busts ghosts with new LTOs

September 27, 2016

Wayback Burgers introduced two LTOS to celebrate the Oct. 11 home video release of Ghostbusters. Now through Oct. 31 customers can order a Ghostbustin' Burger…

Pei Wei launches mobile app

September 27, 2016

Getting a Pei Wei fix on the go just got a whole lot easier, thanks to the chain's mobile app, which is now available in the App Store and Google Play.

PDQ's website reflects rebranding

September 22, 2016

PDQ just launched a webbsite that falls in line with its recent rebranding with interactive downloadable menus and a location finder, according to a company…

Want social media success? Just EAT it

by Megan Redzia — Account Executive, SGW Communications

When it comes to social media success, it can be tough to remember that it's all about quality, over quantity in most cases. But the good news is, if you can…

Study: 3 restaurant priorities that pay off big

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

A newly released study from Deloitte shows that a huge chunk of frequent diners prefer to order online, but at quick service restaurants they end up spending…

Free webinar: How to Create Loyal Guest Behavior

September 1, 2016

Restaurant chains across the country are continuing to build and execute loyalty programs that provide immediate and sustainable results.

Toast, Chowly debut POS integration for third-party ordering

August 31, 2016

Toast and Chowly are partnering to integrate third-party online ordering systems into POS software, according to a news release. As most restaurateurs already…

Houston residents get one-hour Prime Restaurants delivery

August 31, 2016

Houston-area Amazon Prime members can now get food delivered in an hour from a large assortment of restaurants in the Texas city. Houston subscribers to the…

Olo, Conversable team up on new order, social messaging solution

August 30, 2016

Olo and Conversable are teaming up to bring a new option in social ordering and messaging to the restaurant industry.

Uncle Tetsu's Japanese Cheesecake opens first California location

August 29, 2016

Uncle Tetsu Japanese Cheesecake is opening its first California location Sept. 9 in Arcadia, under the direction of the Panda Restaurant Group, according to a…

Togo's Tribe loyalty program gets social makeover

August 29, 2016

Togo's Eateries, a West coast sandwich franchise with 300 locations, has upgraded its loyalty program with social media engagement. Chirpify, a social media…

Pizza Pie bakes up ROI with loyalty kiosks

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Kiosks in the restaurant sphere are a big hit due to their ability to draw in customers. One pizza franchise saw firsthand how effective a kiosk campaign can…

Schlotzsky's is getting old and celebrating in a big way

August 25, 2016

Schlotzsky's turns 45 on Oct. 4 and is celebrating by giving guests an opportunity to win money, gift cards, T-shirts and discounts on food.  

Technomic report says customers blame restaurants for third-party delivery service failures

August 23, 2016

Technomic Inc. found that 76 percent of consumers polled hold restaurants responsible for all errors on online portals and delivery services. In fact, the…