Pancheros launches redesigned website

July 15, 2014

Pancheros Mexican Grill announced recently the launch of its new website, www.pancheros.com. This marks the first time Pancheros has overhauled its website…

How one restaurant concept leverages Yelp reviews for sales growth

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

Every star on a Yelp review leads to a 5 to 9-percent increase in revenue and First Watch uses the site as part of its business model.

Mobile CRM is a game changer that puts every restaurant on an even playing field

by Jitendra Gupta — Mobile CRM Director, Punchh

Heavy users of a brand do respond to rewards, but most customers prefer nuanced benefits, like special status as a VIP who gets access to private promotions.

Manny’s Mediterranean Café launches text ordering option

July 11, 2014

Manny's Mediterranean Cafe in North Charleston, S.C. has  launched a text ordering option. Customers can text their food order for pick up or delivery by…

SK Planet Slydes into the US with new mobile shopping app

July 11, 2014

SK Planet Inc., the U.S.-based mobile-commerce subsidiary affiliated with wireless giant SK Telecom, this week announced its beta launch of its touchless…

Schlotzsky's cracks top five in app store restaurant category

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Loyalty app is the centerpiece of Schlotzsky's effort to connect with Millennials.

Tanjerine launches ordering, entertainment and payment tablet platform

July 10, 2014

TouchTunes subsidiary Tanjarine announced today the launch of its integrated tabletop ordering, entertainment and pay-at-the-table solution.

Project Pie ranked on top of Yelp’s emerging brands category

July 9, 2014

In a recent study by Yelp of emerging concepts, build-your-own pizza brand, Project Pie, was named No. 1. According to a news release, the study was conducted…

Moe's finds a sweet spot with contextualized tweets, increased digital spend

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

A well-timed tweet helped drive home Moe's brand message and engage customers.

Agilysys expands restaurant solution to include loyalty, payment gateway

July 8, 2014

Agilysys Inc., a provider of IT and hospitality software and services, announced it has expanded its rGuest product offering to include solutions for online…

A framework for measuring and monitoring mobile app loyalty

Even the most loyal customer evaluates every touch point and interaction with a business.

Restaurants fire up promos for Fourth of July holiday

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

From menu rollouts to marketing campaigns, some concepts are in the spirit.

Lavu adds multiple payment, other options to online ordering application

July 3, 2014

Lavu Inc. recently announced the addition of several new features to its online ordering application Lavu ToGo, including multiple payment options, real-time…

RetailMeNot jumps into restaurant promotions space

July 2, 2014

RetailMeNot, a digital offers destination, has added restaurants to its roster. RetailMeNot’s promotions partnerships previously just included retailers, such…

McAlister's Deli announces Free Tea Day, giveaways

July 1, 2014

McAlister's Deli announced plans today for its 6th annual Free Tea Day on July 24. Guests who visit any of the participating McAlister's locations will receive…

Amazon rolling out takeout service

June 30, 2014

Amazon is rolling out a food takeout service to directly compete with the likes of GrubHub, Seamless and DeliveryHero. TechCrunch reports:

JobApp releases social recruitment platform

June 27, 2014

JobApp recently released a new Social-Mobile Recruiting Start-Up Program aimed at helping service industry employers recruit Millennials.

Muscle Maker Grill sending fans 'Behind Enemy Lines' with social media campaign

June 27, 2014

According to a report on MediaPost, Muscle Maker Grill has launched a "Behind Enemy Lines" social media sweepstakes campaign encouraging its fans to post…

TouchBistro adds Pay at Table service in PayPal app

June 26, 2014

TouchBistro today announced that it has integrated the Pay at Table service in the PayPal app with its TouchBistro mobile point-of-sale solution for tableside…

DiningGrades launches website to report restaurant food poisoning

June 26, 2014

Restaurant patrons can now report a suspected restaurant food poisoning event on DiningGrades.com and provide information to restaurant management, health…