Five Benefits of NFC Deployment for Retailers

Supported by major credit card companies and retailers alike, near field communication is making its way as a top method of payment processing and advertising.

The State of social media

by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America

I recently attended the inaugural Foodservice Social Media Universe conference in San Francisco. In light of the fact that I am used to seeing social media…

Social media management systems strike effective balance

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

September 19, 2011

Having a social media management system has become a necessary tool for restaurant operators trying to sift through the vast and varied customer comments…

RAMP: Mobile couponing and daily deals

Saiful Khandaker from FreebeePay used the recent mobile payments conference in Chicago to talk about his company's solution for mobile couponing and daily…

Google Wallet now available for consumers

by James Wester

Initial retail partners include Einstein Bros. Bagels and Subway.

Foodservice Social Media: Learn, talk, advocate, support and innovate

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

To implement a successful social media strategy, foodservice operators need to invest in their customers and their strategy.

Garlic Jim's Famous Gourmet Pizza Increases Online Sales with eThor.com

A northwestern gourmet pizza delivery company needed to build an online presence and eThor.com offered a solution.

Getting past the mobile buzz

by Amanda Richardson — Senior Vice President of Product and Marketing, Snagajob

Mobile technologies have made HR and operations tools more accessible than ever. At the intersection of smart phone proliferation – now topping 1 billion…

What is a mobile payment? [Infographic]

There's a surprising amount of misinformation and confusion being sown about mobile payments. (Even by well-meaning news organizations and reputable tech…

Bruegger's proves there is 'such a thing as free lunch'

September 7, 2011

Bruegger's bakeries throughout Minnesota have launched an incentive to spark online reservations. Customers will get a free Panini when they log onto the…

Firehouse to give away free subs

August 31, 2011

Firehouse Subs will give all its Facebook fans a free medium sub on Labor Day with the purchase of a sub, drink and chips. To redeem the offer, fans can visit…

Capriotti's: Can you do the CAPpy?

August 31, 2011

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop fans can dance for free food. A new application on Capriotti's Facebook page allows customers to upload a 35-second video of them…

Bruegger's to make Labor Day labor-free

August 30, 2011

This Labor Day, Bruegger's is making it easier for guests to enjoy an extra-long, work-free weekend. The chain is selling its Big Bagel Bundles throughout the…

Urbanspoon and Zagat form content partnership

August 30, 2011

Urbanspoon, a mobile restaurant app, has signed a content deal with Zagat, provider of user-generated content, as well as restaurant ratings and reviews.

10 must-have iPad apps for restaurant operators

by Nash Sherchan — VP Marketing, iMediAd Hospitality

Restaurant owners are discovering the power of iPads and have started using them to make their operations efficient. The good news is that you, too, can use…

Social media Part 2: devices and their virtues

Appreciate the immediate feedback provided by your customers' smartphones.

HuHot offering back to school offers

August 24, 2011

HuHot Mongolian Grill is rewarding its loyal guests with two exclusive offers this month to celebrate back-to-school time.

Juice It Up! launches mobile ordering app

August 24, 2011

Juice It Up!, a California-based franchised smoothie and juice bar chain, has launched a mobile ordering application.

Web Strategy author to keynote Foodservice Social Media Universe

August 24, 2011

Social technology and interactive media expert Jeremiah Owyang will deliver the opening keynote address for the inaugural Foodservice Social Media Universe…

Making the location-based marketing connection

Restaurants are learning to leverage social media "check-in" services to reach more customers.