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…

Firespotter Labs expands restaurant waitlist management app

November 16, 2012

Firespotter Labs has announced the launch of NoshList Premium, an expanded version of its restaurant waitlist management app for iPad. NoshList and NoshList…

GE Capital launches restaurant finance Web tool

November 14, 2012

GE Capital, Franchise Finance (GEFF) is rolling out a new Web tool, GE SmartChart, to its customers across the U.S. The tool was introduced at this week's…

New tech promises on-the-spot mobile engagement

November 14, 2012

Benbria, a mobile customer engagement company, has launched BlazeLoop CE (customer engagement) for the retail, hospitality, finance, banking and restaurant…

Commentary: What merchants want from mobile commerce

The Merchant Customer Exchange is leveraging technology to create a mobile-commerce solution.

Blazing Burger CEO offers inside look at new iPad ordering solution

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The nearly $100,000 solution should pay for itself in 9 months, according to the chain's CEO.

MICROS supports new Apple iPad Mini

November 7, 2012

MICROS Systems Inc., a provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, has announced that its OPERA and Simphony…

4 new technologies now serving restaurants

CEOs tell you why your restaurants need new solutions.

Boston Starbucks testing phone-charging stations

October 31, 2012

Several Starbucks throughout Boston are testing wireless phone-charging solutions designed by Duracell Powermat. The coffee chain will test eight stations in…

Restaurant consumers increasingly interested in technology

October 31, 2012

Consumers are increasingly interested in technology amenities when dining out, even though restaurants' incorporation of such amenities is slow.