Mountain Mike's Pizza Q2 same-store sales grow 16.4%

July 29, 2021

Southern California-based Mountain Mikes Pizza said its same-store-sales grew 16.4% in Q2, while total system sales grew 25.9% over 2020. AUVs for the brand…

Luna Grill intros mobile app, upgrades loyalty program

July 28, 2021

Luna Grill, a fast casual chain, has launched an enhanced mobile app and loyalty program called Club Luna. The app features an easier ordering process with…

Bluestone Lane adds marketing expert to board of directors

July 19, 2021

Bluestone Lane, a 51-unit Australian-inspired specialty coffee chain based in New York City, has added Lisa Mann to its board of directors.

Why increasing loyalty 5% increases profits 25-95%

by Brittany Maroney — Sr Product Marketing Manager, Punchh

Loyalty rewards programs are helping to create a new wave in restaurant marketing — an age of zero-party data, where brands can engage with customers on a 1:…

4 Considerations for Choosing a Payment Processor

Cash used to be king. Nowadays, plastic – namely credit and debit cards – is essential to a restaurant’s transactional platform.

Your POS Isn’t Just for Cashiers Anymore. It’s for Customers Too!

Gone are the days when point-of-sale systems were being used only at the cash register. Diners are already using them to access menus, order and pay at the…

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P Terry’s introduces app, revamps online ordering

June 17, 2021

P. Terry's Burger Stand, a family owned burger chain based in Austin, is launching an online ordering app to allow guests to order meals on-the-go for takeout…

Fast casual taco joint accepting bitcoin

June 10, 2021

Menin Hospitality, which owns several hotel and restaurant chains, including Bodega Taqueria y Tequila, a fast casual concept in Miami, is embracing…

Dion’s Pizza Selects SpeedLine Solutions Inc. As Their Exclusive POS Provider

SpeedLine Solutions Inc. has been announced as the exclusive POS provider for Dion’s Pizza, a 25-location chain headquartered in New Mexico, and with…

Mad Mex rolls out contactless pay

May 20, 2021

When life gave Pennsylvania-based Mad Mex limes, the 12-unit chain made margaritas and sold them via NCR Mobile Pay.

Appetize introduces payment technology for sports, entertainment, hospitality, foodservice

May 17, 2021

Appetize, a digital commerce platform, has introduced Appetize Payments, an all-in-one solution that combines payment processing services along with Appetize's…

Famous Dave's reports 26% increase in customer frequency

May 17, 2021

BBQ Holdings, which owns Famous Dave's as well as three other restaurant brands, has tapped Mobivity Holdings Corp., to run its mobile engagement programs via…

PDQ launches app, mobile loyalty program

May 13, 2021

Tampa-based PDQ has launched its first loyalty program — MyPDQ Points — at all 58 locations. Powered by ots new MyPDQ App, guests may customize and save their…

Digital orders soar during pandemic

May 11, 2021

Restaurant delivery orders grew 124% between March 2020 and March 2021, according to The NPD Group, which found that digital orders for carry-out, which…

Yogurtland enhances mobile loyalty platform

May 4, 2021

California-based Yogurtland is offering online ordering and has revamped its mobile app and Rewards Program via a partnership with Olo, a digital ordering…

Consumers using Google accounts to place food orders

May 4, 2021

Paytronix Systems Inc. has integrated with Google to make it easier for consumers to order food directly through their Google accounts, according to a company…

Muscle Maker Grill accepting Bitcoin

April 29, 2021

New Jersey-based Muscle Maker Inc., the parent company of Muscle Maker Grill, Healthy Joe's, MMG Burger Bar and Superfit Foods, is accepting bitcoin as an…

Online restaurant ordering is here to stay, reveals report

April 27, 2021

Restaurant mobile order ahead, curbside pickup and delivery services aren't going anywhere once the COVID-19 pandemic ends as 92% of vaccinated dining…

Restaurants can serve more diners with pay-at-the-table tech

by Dirk Izzo

As the country goes into recovery mode from the pandemic, options like QR codes can help lure safety-conscious consumers back inside to dine indoors. Dirk…

Oracle adds partners to help restaurants streamline operations

April 20, 2021

Technology has played a critical role in helping restaurants continue to operate during the pandemic, which is why Oracle Food and Beverage has doubled its…