How to use tech to control food costs (Part 1)

by Dave Bennett — President & CEO, Mirus Restaurant Solutions

Some say implementing a back-office system is the most complicated system to deploy in a restaurant company.

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…

When is it time to upgrade your POS?

by Art Julian — CEO, Cbs inc

More than half of the respondents to Hospitality Technology’s 2016 POS Software Trends survey plan to research, test or install a new POS system this year. How…

Johnny Rockets selects digital signage provider for 1st drive thru

June 30, 2016

Delphi Display Systems Inc, a provider of customized digital signage hardware, software and service solutions, announced that Johnny Rockets restaurants has…

SafetyCulture iAuditor expands beyond mobile platform

June 29, 2016

SafetyCulture, a technology company that focused on workplace safety, has announced the launch of its mobile app available on Windows 10, iOS and Android. The…

GoodData report highlights big data role for restaurants

June 27, 2016

Big data can help restaurant owners analyze customer location-based information which can lead to improved customer service and improve overall business.

Reinventing the customer experience

The future of retail: It’s all about the experience. HP enables retailers and hospitality operators with the tools they need to empower their employees with…

Presented by HP Inc.

Fast Casual Summit - Interview with Jim Mizes, Blaze Pizza

Many businesses in the Fast Casual industry are taking on mobile initiatives to enhance diners’ experiences. At the 2015 Fast Casual Summit Hughes sat down…

Fast Casual Summit-Interview with Roland Dickey Jr., Dickey's Barbecue

At the 2015 Fast Casual Summit, Hughes had the opportunity to and speak with Roland Dickey of Dickey’s BBQ about the value data brings to his restaurant and…

Fast Casual Summit-Interview with Maureen Donahue Chick fil A

At the 2015 Fast Casual Summit, one of the hottest topics was the use of mobile technology. Among those connecting with their customers through mobile devices…

Fast Casual Summit- Interview with Carin Stutz, McAlister’s Deli

At the 2015 Fast Casual Summit, Hughes sat down with Carin Stutz of McAlister’s Deli to talk about technology adoption and getting franchisees on board.

2015 Fast Casual Summit - Interview with Christina Coy Pie Five Pizza

In Miami at the Fast Casual Summit 2015, Christina Coy of Pie Five Pizza sat down with Hughes to discuss how the restaurant connects with its customers through…

Fast Casual Summit - Interview with Jim Mizes, Blaze Pizza

Many businesses in the Fast Casual industry are taking on mobile initiatives to enhance diners’ experiences. At the 2015 Fast Casual Summit Hughes sat down…

IFBTA’s Rob Grimes Highlights Hughes Solutions for Restaurants

IFBTA’s Rob Grimes Highlights Hughes Solutions for Restaurants

French kiosk company acquires HyperActive Technologies

June 9, 2016

French kiosk company Acrelec Group has acquired HyperActive Technologies, a supplier of digital displays and other outdoor tools for fast casual and quick…

SpeedLine Point of Sale Enhances LiveMaps Visual Dispatch

A new software release from enterprise pizza and delivery point of sale developer SpeedLine Solutions Inc. adds new performance enhancements to leading…

Two-sided lockers empower automated restaurants

June 1, 2016

Apex Supply Chain Technologies has announced the launch of AnyWhere self-serve lockers that restaurants can use to fulfill customers' carryout orders. The…

Why restaurant ordering kiosks won't replace employees

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

As QSR giants begin to deploy order-taking kiosks, some people are asking whether the devices will replace employees. With questions like this, it's important…

Software hopes to help restaurants meet FDA guidelines

May 26, 2016

Trabon has introduced its new My Meal, My Way Nutrition Calculator, which helps restaurants seamlessly comply with the FDA regulations that take effect May…

App helps co-workers communicate without exchanging cell numbers

May 26, 2016

An app that allows employees to message co-workers without having to divulge personal phone numbers is now available. Entrepreneurs Danny Leffel and Broc…