Swipely ramping up in the restaurant space

November 21, 2014

Business insights provider Swipely is managing over $4 billion in annual sales on its cloud-based platform for restaurant, hospitality and retail brands.

Jimmy John's customers file class action suit over data breach

November 19, 2014

Plaintiffs are seeking unspecified damages and free credit fraud monitoring for three years.

VendorSafe names new CEO with new private equity partnership

November 19, 2014

VendorSafe Technologies announced this week that Providence Equity Partners has become the company's majority shareholder. Details of the transaction were not…

Technology, desire to connect with customer drives Buffalo Wild Wings' success

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Based on customer research and feedback, Buffalo Wild Wings invested significantly in defining, delivering and enhancing its brand experience using technology.

Restaurant Association teams up with Heartland for webinar on EMV liability shift

November 13, 2014

Heartland Payment Systems has partnered with the National Restaurant Association to present a series of restaurant-specific educational webinars. The first…

QSR Automations launches DineTime in UK

November 11, 2014

QSR Automations Inc. announced today the release of DineTime Host in the United Kingdom.

Heartland acquires XPIENT Solutions

November 10, 2014

XPIENT offers integrated cloud-based human resources, staffing and scheduling, food cost control and inventory and supply management solutions.

NCR Silver POS adds bitcoin compatibility

November 10, 2014

The NCR Silver POS system for small businesses announced it will soon offer merchants the ability to accept bitcoins as payment.

CIT: Fast casual has changed landscape through customization and quality

November 6, 2014

The fast casual segment continues to outpace the rest of the restaurant industry and will continue to do so, despite having higher price points than its QSR…

Siftit breaks into Baltimore-Washington DC markets

November 5, 2014

Siftit, a technology provider that connects restaurants and suppliers, has launched into the Baltimore-Washington market. It also currently operates…

SpeedLine POS adds delivery enhancements

November 5, 2014

The newest release of SpeedLine restaurant POS software is aimed at maximizing delivery revenue with accurate fees and zones.

ToGoTechnologies certifies printer for restaurant mobile ordering solution

November 3, 2014

ToGoTechnologies, a provider of e-commerce solutions, announced it has certified the Epson OmniLink TM-T88V-i smart printer for its mobile and online ordering…

Four reasons digital screens are more than menu boards

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Engaging digital signage can be a key differentiator in the customer experience by educating guests about menu items, driving craving, reducing perceived wait…

Service remains priority for restaurant patrons even as technology usage increases

October 30, 2014

The National Restaurant Association has released new research that shows overall technology use in restaurants is increasing. More than one-third of consumers…

MOOYAH: We treat our franchisees like guests

"We must treat our franchisees the way we want our franchisees to treat our guests," MOOYAH COO Michael Mabry told Splick.it's Anke Corbin in this video…

HMSHost deploys WatchGuard firewall system

October 27, 2014

HMSHost has partnered with WatchGuard Technologies to secure its global networks. The company has deployed hundreds of WatchGuard Unified Threat Management…

Int'l Franchise Association, Cyber Security Alliance caution franchisees about cybersecurity

October 24, 2014

International Franchise Association and the National Cyber Security Alliance will create materials to support a culture of cybersecurity.

Culinary Software Services releases Cheftec Xt4

October 22, 2014

Culinary Software Services recently released ChefTec xt4, featuring simplified entry of Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points information, a new EDI…

Lightspeed adds restaurants to POS portfolio

October 22, 2014

Commerce platform provider Lightspeed has announced its entry into the hospitality industry with the launch of Lightspeed Restaurant.

Visa, Chase add Apple Pay capabilities for merchants, customers

October 17, 2014

Visa and Chase both announced this week that its customers and merchants will soon have access to Apple Pay. Starting Oct. 20, iPhone 6 or 6 Plus users will be…