Online job matching platform pops up in Texas

May 20, 2016

Workpop, an online matching platform for job seekers and employers, has launched this week in Dallas and Houston. The platform, which helps small and mid-sized…

Tech guru joins Tropical Smoothie Cafe executive team

May 18, 2016

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has appointed Barry Schnur chief financial and administrative officer. In addition to his roles leading the company's fiscal functions…

Restaurant tech partnership boosts marketing efforts through online ordering

May 17, 2016

Real-time restaurant marketing provider, Paytronix Systems, has joined hands with digital ordering provider, Olo, to provide features to help…

Company launches mobile feedback platform

May 16, 2016

Original Review, a customer insight solutions company, has launched its OR Customer Insight Platform, to help restaurants track real-time feedback and collect…

Consumers rank Panera, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, DQ as favorite brands

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

Results are in from a study created via a mobile insights platform that captures customer impressions of some of the nation's premier QSR brands.

Upserve acquires Breadcrumb

May 10, 2016

Upserve announced today that it's acquiring mobile point-of-sale platform, Breadcrumb, from Groupon to meet growing demand for a combination of the two…

Blazing Onion adopts digital menu platform

May 3, 2016

Lynnwood, Washington-based fast casual restaurant chain Blazing Onion has deployed eTouchMenu at its restaurant in Gig Harbor, Washington, and plans to launch…

Knowing the pros and cons of DIY data warehouse, BI solutions

by Dave Bennett — President & CEO, Mirus Restaurant Solutions

Stakeholders within restaurant companies of all sizes have begun acknowledging the value of having access to timely, accurate and actionable information. The…

Payment breaches to continue despite US EMV liability shift

With the adoption of EMV technology in full swing, two questions remain top of mind: will the transition to chip and PIN make credit cards and transactions…

How many software solutions does your restaurant need?

by Dave Bennett — President & CEO, Mirus Restaurant Solutions

No brand needs every system, but most need most of them, according to Dave Bennett of Mirus.

Bridg launches Reveal data analysis system

April 18, 2016

Bridg has launched Reveal to provide new and potential clients with complimentary, customized customer data analysis.

Kitchen design and technology: 5 ways to improve foodservice operations

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

A successful foodservice operation must incorporate three elements: food, people and equipment.

SelbySoft certifies Elo to streamline POS experience for coffee, pizza retailers

April 14, 2016

Elo, a supplier of touchscreen solutions, announced SelbySoft Inc., a supplier of café point-of-sale systems, has certified three of Elo's solutions for use…

Global study: Millennials' mobile use reshaping hospitality industry

April 14, 2016

A new report from Oracle Hospitality — "Millennials and Hospitality: The Redefinition of Service" — highlights the ways in which hospitality operators need to…

How Smashburger, Billy Sims BBQ, East Coast Wings get franchisees to be social

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Marketers have been touting the benefits of digital marketing for years, but motivating franchisees to carve out time to learn the ropes can be difficult.

Tom+Chee launches loyalty app

April 13, 2016

Tom+Chee has launched a loyalty program and mobile application just in time for National Grilled Cheese Month.

NetWaiter launches loyalty program for online ordering

April 13, 2016

NetWaiter has launched a loyalty program for online ordering.

At the Summit: Are you embracing the Internet of Things in your franchise?

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Everyone seems to be talking about the "Internet of Things," or IOT, but what does that have to do with restaurants?

BIBIBOP Asian Grill deploys cloud-based POS system

April 12, 2016

The build-your-own Korean food concept required a POS solution with flexible order entry options that would be both fast and easy to maintain.

Restaurant, retail customer experience leaders headline ICX Summit

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Gurus from Smashburger, Dickey's Barbecue Pit, Detroit Red Wings, Domino's Pizza and Wingstop are among a hefty list of speakers and panelists offering expert…