FCES15: The evolution of restaurant technology

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

There has been a massive evolution in the use of technology within the past decade, the past five years — and even within just the last year. There are no…

FCES2015: Going mobile no longer ‘if’ or ‘when’ but ‘now’ for the restaurant industry

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Mobile is the most effective way to serve the millennial segment.

Punchh, CiCi's Pizza partner to develop loyalty app

October 16, 2015

Punchh, a brand-centric mobile customer engagement platform for restaurants, is teaming up with CiCi’s Pizza to build a loyalty app.

3 ways mobile technology can streamline restaurant operations

As new tasks approach, mobility ensures everyone that needs to be updated of new jobs receives notification, as well as the clear list of priorities and goals…

Revention releases secure EMV payment solution

October 15, 2015

Revention, which provides point-of-sale solutions to the hospitality industry, announced the release of its new EMV Secure Payment software solution.

NCR Silver boosts functionality for franchises, small business operators

October 15, 2015

NCR Small Business is upgrading its tablet point of sale system, NCR Silver, to give small business and franchises new marketing, inventory and communication…

EMV is here: Now what?

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

The liability shift hit Oct, 1, but there's still a lot of work to be done to get consumers and merchants ready for the new payments environment.

Food sensor that reveals unwanted ingredients now available

October 7, 2015

6SensorLabs has a new portable sensor that can test food for gluten in approximately two minutes.

Registration open for free webinar: 'Restaurant Tech 2020: What you need to know NOW to be ready'

October 6, 2015

Log in to Pizzamarketplace.com at 2 p.m. EDT on Oct. 22 for this 60-minute webinar sponsored by SpeedLine POS.

How location-based marketing helped Cousins Subs increase sales

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The chain increased app downloads by 42 percent, increased mobile ordering traffic by 63 percent, and increased limited-time-only sales online and in-store for…

Review: What operators can learn from Panera 2.0

Moving beyond free WiFi, Panera is rolling out mobile-based initiatives designed to make the customer experience more welcoming and to cement customer loyalty.

SpeedLine introduces secure EMV, NFC payment options

October 1, 2015

SpeedLine Solutions' new EMV options safeguard restaurants from the transfer of liability for chip card-present credit card fraud.

QR-scanning app helps restaurant owners find employees

September 28, 2015

ZippyApp enables job seekers to complete one common job application online and submit it in on a smartphone, tablet or computer to apply to any restaurant in…

PAR launches POS terminal for restaurant, retail deployments

September 28, 2015

The eighth-generation platform uses Intel processor technology to maximize performance and enhance guest experience.

New mobile platform now available for small businesses

September 25, 2015

The technology was created to empower smaller brands and retailers with powerful mobile marketing and loyalty tools that up until now have only been attainable…

Download now available: Taking Your POS to the Cloud: How to get ahead of the industry's must-have technology

September 23, 2015

Experts discuss how cloud-based POS systems work and if they are worth the investment.

Fast casual Stonefire Grill orders up digital menu boards

September 23, 2015

Fast casual eatery Stonefire Grill has opened its eighth location, in Lakewood, California, featuring digital menu boards from Wand Corp., according to an…

LivingSocial piloting restaurant program in Atlanta

September 21, 2015

LivingSocial has launched a new pilot program, Restaurants Plus, empowering consumers to eat out while saving money, according to a company press release.

Dickey’s CIO receives Women in Technology award

September 17, 2015

The Dallas Business Journal has announced the honorees for the 2015 Women in Technology Awards, naming Laura Rea Dickey, CIO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants…

Burger 21 launches mobile app with social media contest

September 17, 2015

Burger 21 is celebrating National Cheeseburger Day, which is Sept. 18, by rewarding guests for downloading its new mobile app and loyalty rewards program with…