3 ways to take advantage of the delivery market with ghost kitchens

Time will tell if ghost kitchens are truly sustainable and here to stay, but if you are a restaurant owner, it’s worth taking a look at the various models…

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8 ways to prevent restaurant workers from spreading Hep A

Since the Hepatitis A virus spreads so easily and quickly through food and water, it’s a huge threat for restaurants. It’s critical that restaurants take every…

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Cowboy Chicken delivering turkey to first responders

November 22, 2019

As a show of gratitude to first responders in the communities it serves, Dallas-based Cowboy Chicken is launching a turkey giveback promotion during…

Moe’s Southwest Grill 'all-digital/kiosk-only' restaurants coming to Pittsburgh, Charlottesville

November 20, 2019

Moe's Southwest Grill will introduce its first two "All-Digital/Kiosk-Only" locations in the first quarter in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Charlottesville…

How automation can solve restaurant labor problems

High turnover is a lot for restaurant owners and managers to combat, but there is hope, and the answer lies in automation.

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B.Good partnering with FoodCorps

November 19, 2019

Boston-based B.Good has joined 1% for the Planet, a global organization that connects dollars and doers to accelerate smart environmental giving. The…

ProteinHouse upgrades POS system

November 19, 2019

ProteinHouse has upgraded its POS system by deploying PAR's Brink POS software and EverServ 8100 terminals in all of its restaurants, according to a company…

Webinar to explore food safety excellence

'How to achieve excellence in food safety: Best practices to drive your food safety performance' on Dec. 5 will be sponsored by Steritech.

Togo's 2020 transformation: 'It's not just new paint'

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

Ask anyone who's made a deli sandwich, they'll tell you, making these mouthwatering monstrosities is both time and labor-intensive. But 48-year-old Togo's has…

Delivering a frictionless guest experience: one size doesn't fit all

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Technology allows restaurants to deliver a better guest experience, but companies still need to test new solutions since no one tool meets all companies…

Epson America releases receipt printer for small companies

November 13, 2019

Epson America Inc. has released its TM-T20III receipt printer designed for small and medium merchants to support existing POS and mPOS systems, according to a…

Webinar to examine why LTE and 5G are on the menu for foodservice

On Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. EST, Fast Casual will present a webinar, "Why LTE and 5G are on the menu for restaurants," featuring Anthony Lawson — manager of technical…

ParTech to acquire Restaurant Magic for $42M

November 8, 2019

ParTech, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corp. and a global provider of point of sale solutions to the restaurant and retail industries, has…

Fatburger CEO pleased with Q3 financials

November 8, 2019

FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, reported that revenues and sales were up for fiscal third quarter 2019, the 13-week period ending Sept. 29.

Best practices for integrating carryout

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

By envisioning the carryout business as a component of an emerging, integrated digital ecosystem, restaurant decision makers can allocate resources in a way…

BWW digitizes operating procedures

November 1, 2019

Buffalo Wild Wings has digitized its operating procedures via CMX, a provider of supply chain and operations management tools. Through ActivityStudio, the…

SalesVu introduces self-order kiosk app

November 1, 2019

SalesVu, a provider of iPad point-of-sale and business management solutions, has introduced its latest self-order kiosk app, OrderUp, designed for restaurants…

Webinar to explore designing customer engagement programs

"Designing customer engagement programs that drive business growth," sponsored by Revel Systems, will explore how to implement customer engagement programs…

El Pollo Loco reports modest Q3 sales gain, revenue losses

November 1, 2019

El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. turned in relatively lackluster financial results, for the third quarter that ended Sept. 25, showing total revenue and net income…

Starbucks beats Q4 expectations

October 31, 2019

The Starbucks Rewards loyalty program grew to 17.6 million active members in the U.S., up 15% year-over-year.