Camlock Systems providing security for restaurant kiosks

August 29, 2016

Evoke Creative Ltd., a kiosk manufacturer, has teamed up with Camlock Systems Ltd. to securely lock its restaurant kiosks. Evoke Creative chose Camlock's…

Pizza Pie bakes up ROI with loyalty kiosks

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Kiosks in the restaurant sphere are a big hit due to their ability to draw in customers. One pizza franchise saw firsthand how effective a kiosk campaign can…

New Zealand fast casual brand 'fuels' growth with POS solution

August 26, 2016

BurgerFuel Worldwide, a New Zealand-based fast casual brand, has deployed ParTech's PixelPoint POS solution, EverServ 7200 terminals and PAR peripherals.

Technomic report says customers blame restaurants for third-party delivery service failures

August 23, 2016

Technomic Inc. found that 76 percent of consumers polled hold restaurants responsible for all errors on online portals and delivery services. In fact, the…

Paytronix updates platform

August 23, 2016

Paytronix Systems has implemented upgrades to its Paytronix Platform.

RSR reveals digital gift card winners

August 23, 2016

 Retail Systems Research has published the report, "Digital Gift Cards In 2016: Where Omni-Channel Strategy Meets Customer Expectations." 

Boston Market's new LTO revolves around chicken

August 23, 2016

For a limited time, Boston Market is offering diners a new rotisserie chicken Marsala, according to a company press release.

Franchise Focus: Togo's exec pulls back the curtain on loyalty strategy

by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group

Cultivating brand loyalty is a key component to running any successful restaurant, but implementing it is easier said than done. Despite the difficulties, one…

Free webinar: How to Create Loyal Guest Behavior

August 16, 2016

Restaurant chains across the country are continuing to build and execute loyalty programs that provide immediate and sustainable results.

Stellar Loyalty, Splick.it/Onosys unveil collaboration

August 16, 2016

Stellar Loyalty and Splick-it/Onosys have announced a partnership to provide a pre-integrated solution for a next generation restaurant experience. 

Why your fast casual brand can't ignore artificial intelligence

Many fast casual leaders are unaware of the technology and tools available to them that provide accuracy when determining the best locations. Location…

Why universal POS technology makes all the difference in franchising

Traditionally, franchisors received self-reported metrics from franchisees, making inventory management and sales analysis an unnecessarily lengthy process. To…

BrightSign, Mood Media deliver 1st Costa Coffee digital menu boards

August 9, 2016

BrightSign LLC, a manufacturer of digital signage media players, and Mood Media, an in-store media provider, announced that they installing the first digital…

Cradlepoint spices up connectivity for Fuzzy's Taco Shop

August 4, 2016

Cradlepoint, a provider of cloud-based network solutions over wired and wireless broadband, is helping Fuzzy's Taco Shop ensure secure, reliable connectivity…

NRA: Restaurateurs want technology without headaches

August 3, 2016

Only 12 percent of restaurant operators consider  themselves to be cutting-edge in implementing technology, according to a recent study conducted by the…

Learning from the best and the worst restaurant apps

Nearly half of the top 100 restaurant chains don't have a native app, even though consumers expect one. Gleaning wisdom from over 1 million app reviews has…

AI meets customer engagement: Creepy or necessary?

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

A new artificial intelligence platform promises to engage diners in a caring way with very little thought and effort from restaurant operators.

Managers waste food no more: HotSchedules and BiRite announce partnership

July 26, 2016

HotSchedules and BiRite Foodservice Distributors have announced a partnership intended to help restaurant and hospitality managers accurately order and monitor…

Why your app isn't appealing to your customer base

Not all apps are created equal, and consumers don't have the patience to wait while you to get it right.

Cicis reports massive 17-state data breach

July 20, 2016

Here we go again. This time the victims are Cicis customers in at least 17 states. The pizza chain said this morning that an ongoing investigation now…