Elevation Burger goes 'Freestyle'

September 7, 2012

Elevation Burger has installed the Coca-Cola Freestyle machine in 11 of its 25 U.S.-based locations. The touchscreen-operated beverage dispenser displays the…

Digital menu boards yield positive results for L&L Hawaiian BBQ

September 6, 2012

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue in Aurora, Colo., is immersing customers in the Aloha spirit with scenic views of Hawaii via Ping HD's Digital Menu Board system.

McAlister's Deli, Genghis Grill ink deal with SpenDifference

August 31, 2012

With commodity prices expected to present even greater challenges to restaurant operators, three more national and regional chains are turning to…

Top restaurant execs to meet in San Diego for FCES

August 29, 2012

CEOs and other leaders from the fastest-growing segment of the restaurant industry will gather Oct. 21-23 at San Diego's US Grant Hotel for the seventh annual…

Burger 21 integrating online ordering, POS

August 27, 2012

Burger 21, a new fast casual concept founded by the owners of the Melting Pot Restaurants, is working with Revention Technology to provide point-of-sale and…

Fast casual concept differentiates with recipes, technology integration

Kitchen 67 Brann's Cafe has partnered with Verizon to give customers an innovative experience.

Wayne Gretzky and the digital consumer

Restaurant operators must skate in the direction of digital technology.

Compeat introduces restaurant labor management solution

August 16, 2012

Compeat Restaurant Management Systems has launched Compeat Workforce, a complete labor management solution that delivers time and attendance, forecasting and…

Boston Market relying on technology to recruit employees

August 16, 2012

Boston Market is going high-tech when it comes to hiring employees for its 476 locations. Its using software from PeopleAnswers to help identify and select…

WAND named as Salsarita's digital menu board provider

August 14, 2012

WAND Corporation has been chosen by Salsarita's as the exclusive supplier of digital menu boards for its restaurants. Salsarita's has installed WAND digital…

Using Financial Analytics to Improve the Bottom Line

Data collection helps restaurants increase ticket averages, manage inventory and enhance limited-time offerings.

The new direction of digital technology

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

With smartphone adoption outpacing the PC revolution and Internet boom, restaurant operators have increased opportunity to reach every guest.

Three Benefits of Digital Menu Boards

ROI, enhancing the customer experience and sales analytics all make a case for deployment.

Mark Cuban becomes eThor investor

July 31, 2012

Tech entrepreneur Mark Cuban has invested an undisclosed amount in Calgary, Canada-based eThor, the company has announced.

Revel Systems unveils integrated POS for food trucks

July 17, 2012

Revel Systems, a provider of iPad point-of-sale (POS) solutions has announced the release of an iPad-based restaurant POS system specially designed for food…

Companies partner to help restaurants with PCI Compliance

July 17, 2012

ControlScan and Lucas Systems Inc. are partnering to offer restaurant operators comprehensive support to remove the ongoing burden of restaurant data security…

Five FAQs About Music Licensing for Restaurants

Adding tunes has numerous upsides, but if licensed improperly — or not at all, legal danger awaits.

The myth of hybrid vigor

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

I go to Florida on occasion. I like it and who wouldn’t? There is warm water, beautiful beaches and friendly people. It’s really great. Of course I’m…

Top 5 ways multiple HR systems kill your brand

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Webinar discusses biggest obstacles, solutions to multiple-platform use.

Burger King, Cosi franchisee implements PCI security solution

June 21, 2012

C.R. Restaurant Inc., a multi-unit franchisee in the quick-serve and fast casual market, has implemented SecureConnect managed security solutions in all 30 of…