Six ways your restaurant's reputation is affecting your online orders

by Alex Membrillo — CEO, Cardinal Web Solutions

As technology makes it easier for your customers to order online, it also makes it more important than ever to manage your restaurant's reputation.

Deli chain kneads online orders

July 15, 2016

Baker Brothers American Deli is launching an online ordering customer rewards program called Deli Dough, according to a news release. Consumers earn five…

Starbucks' China customers join the mobile fun

July 13, 2016

Starbucks this week brought its popular mobile-payment system to China as more than 2,200 stores nationwide are now equipped to handle such transactions…

Bojangles races for consumer interaction

July 13, 2016

The Bojangles' sponsorship of the Nascar Southern 500 race is being held this year with a sweepstakes that offers fans a chance to win either an "ultimate race…

Sports fans would embrace mobile food, drink ordering at events

July 13, 2016

Ever found yourself hungry at a sporting event, run to the concession and then, due to long lines, jog back to your seat so you don't miss alot of action?

Fazoli's implements new catering and delivery strategies

July 13, 2016

Fazoli's is expanding its catering technology through The Catering Institute and MonkeyMedia Software, according a company press release, in hopes of both…

Starting an evolution: Freebirds CEO discusses mobile app, redesign

Freebirds CEO Bobby Shaw discusses why it was time for the 29-year-old brand to evolve.

Grubhub offers restaurateurs access to consumer ratings and reviews

July 12, 2016

Grubhub, the online food delivery service, announced the launch of its new faceted ratings and reviews system in a press release. The new system provides…

Orange Leaf debuts new flavors, contest

July 11, 2016

Strawberry Serrano Lemonade Sorbet and Spa Day Sorbet are now available at participating Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt locations across the U.S. for a limited…

Home delivery: Why it's worth a thought now more than ever

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

Are you leaving lots of potential business on the table in your customers' kitchens? You are if you haven't at least considered the very real possibility that…

DoorDash promises, delivers California service

July 7, 2016

DoorDash announced in a company press release its debut into specific regions of the Sacremento Valley, marking the door-to-door food delivery technology's…

Uber defies Brexit in debuting new London food delivery service

July 1, 2016

Popular taxi-hailing service Uber is expanding its food delivery to a second location in Europe: London. Londoners can download the UberEATS app and order…

Seeking a source of new summer business? Reach out to all those smartphone-addicted travelers

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

We love our smartphones. We love them so much that, according to a new poll, they are our favorite place to spend time while on vacation.

Whataburger caves to customers’ burger demands

June 28, 2016

Whataburger's Sweet & Spicy Bacon Burger, which was introduced last summer, has returned to the menu for a limited time. Fans took to social media to urge…

Culinar introduces online ordering service

June 28, 2016

Culinar has launched its online ordering service that allows businesses to reach current customers and market to new users by creating a no-hassle digital…

QikServe revs up mobile ordering for hospitality sector

June 28, 2016

QikServe, a mobile order and payment company, has launched QikServe 5, which is designed to speed up the integration of mobile ordering and payment technology…

Restaurants chase Uber for a better mobile customer experience

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

The editor of Mobile Payments Today discusses how the ride-sharing service comes up a lot during discussions about personalization and customer interaction.

Freebirds mobile app aims to enhance customer experience

June 21, 2016

Freebirds, the Texas-based restaurant, is launching a mobile app and rewards program.

Snapchat campaigns capture a lot of dough for Virginia pizza chain

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

Ever thought of using that perpetual teenage social media favorite, Snapchat, in your social media marketing? Virginia-based Firenza certainly did, and the…

New plans on the horizon for Fiesta Restaurant Group

June 17, 2016

Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc is separating its current restaurants, Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana, into two companies. Its headquarters will be moving to…