Starbucks still feeling a buzz from mobile payments

by James Wester — Editor 1, Mobile Payments Today

January 28, 2013

Two years after it launched its payment app, Starbucks remains the unchallenged leader in mobile payments. From just about any perspective, from use frequency…

Breadcrumb launches 'better' iPad POS hardware protection for restaurants

January 25, 2013

Breadcrumb, a division of Groupon, has launched a comprehensive overnight emergency parts replacement service and extended warranty plan for restaurants and…

Disrupting restaurant operations: Why ShiftNote could explode in 2013

New tech may help restaurant managers communicate better with their staff.

NEXTEP turns in record sales in 2012

January 21, 2013

NEXTEP Systems has announced record sales and earnings for 2012, posting a 60-percent increase in revenue. This marks the seventh consecutive year since its…

Long Range exec: Why technology is a differentiator in fast casual segment

Successful restaurants are using new technologies, including Table Tracker, to differentiate themselves within the Fast Casual industry.

PayPal brings digital wallet to NCR's restaurant merchants

This deal is of particular importance for PayPal because of the scope of NCR's point-of-sale footprint across the restaurant industry.

Revention to introduce next generation POS terminal

January 10, 2013

Revention is set to roll out its next generation point-of-sale system — R3310 — on Feb. 18.

Former Burger King CEO launches restaurant operations tech company

January 9, 2013

Burger King’s former CEO John Chidsey has helped launch Red Book Connect, a cloud-based technology platform to help restaurant operators run their businesses…

RTI's new dashboards helping operators monitor sales, labor

January 8, 2013

Multiple customized dashboards that increase both visibility and accountability are among enhancements in the newest release of RTIconnect, the Internet-based…

Garden Fresh taking catering to 'next level' with expanded software services

January 7, 2013

MonkeyMedia Software, a provider of turnkey catering solutions for multi-unit restaurant operators, has announced that Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp., is…

Mama Fu's selects ANX to protect customer data

January 7, 2013

Mama Fu's Asian House has selected ANXeBusiness Corp. as its PCI security compliance partner. The alliance supports Mama Fu's initiative to help its…

Snapfinger earns highest level of PCI compliance

December 31, 2012

ControlCase, provider of compliance, information security and risk management solutions, has certified restaurant food ordering and payment application…

Breadcrumb's app update will speed business operations

December 23, 2012

Breadcrumb has unveiled an upgrade to its iPad POS for restaurants, bars and cafes. Breadcrumb 1.2 makes daily operation faster and easier for servers…

Digital menu provider upgrades software

December 12, 2012

Noventri, a digital menu provider, has updated its Noventri Suite digital signage/menu software. The most impressive feature of the new release, Version 2.6…

Points-based mobile loyalty service now available for small operators

December 12, 2012

A new subscription-based loyalty service once available to only large businesses is now ready for smaller and single-location businesses, including restaurants.

Restaurant industry expected to outpace national job growth in 2013

December 10, 2012

While the operating environment will remain challenging, America's 980,000 restaurants are expected to post record sales and continue to be a leading job…

Granbury Restaurant Solutions acquires R-Stream LLC

December 5, 2012

Granbury Restaurant Solutions has completed the asset acquisition of R-Stream LLC, providers of enterprise management and point-of-sale solutions to the…

Free webinar includes tips on avoiding customer data breaches

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The average cost of a data breach for non-PCI compliance is $80,000.

Video: Boloco rolls out new digital signage solution

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Boloco uses digital signage to entertain customers while they wait for their food.

Fast casual chains implement video-based hiring

November 19, 2012

Several restaurant chains are now using JobOn to screen and hire hourly workers for their restaurants. Starbucks, Saladworks, Jamba Juice and Smoothie King…