E-mail marketing drives program success

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

July 2, 2007

Restaurants turn to the Web to market programs and drive community interest.

IDS completes menu board installation

June 21, 2007

HOLBROOK, N.Y. — IDS Menus has installed its digital menu-board system for the grand opening of a Salad Spinners location in Chicago. The restaurant is the…

Nextep deploys self-order kiosks

June 18, 2007

TROY, Mich. — Nextep Systems, provider of automated-ordering solutions to the restaurant, concession and casino industries, announced the completion of several…

It's a blast: E-mail campaigns spread the word

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

June 3, 2007

Restaurants rely on e-mail blasts to generate excitement and increase profits.

Chipotle, Envysion partner for Web-based VMS

June 3, 2007

BOULDER, Colo. — Envysion Inc., provider of advanced video services for improved business processes, June 4 announced it has been selected by Chipotle Mexican…

ParTech intros food-safety solution

May 30, 2007

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — ParTech Inc., a division of PAR Technology Corporation, has introduced its iQuality food-safety solution, designed to foster food-safety…

DTT announces 20,000th surveillance solution sold

May 20, 2007

CHICAGO — DTT Surveillance, provider of integrated surveillance technology to the restaurant industry, announced that the total number of U.S. fast-food and…

NRA show kicks off in Chicago

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 19, 2007

After a slow attendee start at this year's National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, things were in full swing Saturday afternoon as show…

Tijuana Flats implements CoAdvantage HR services

May 13, 2007

ORLANDO, Fla. — Tijuana Flats has implemented CoAdvantage's fully integrated HRMS and payroll solution for their locations, the company announced in a news…

NRA Show Blows into Windy City

Hotel-Motel Show offers trends, insights and more.

Gift card sales get e-mail boost

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

April 25, 2007

Restaurants increase sales and profits through targeted e-mail marketing gift card programs.

NRA Hotel-Motel Show to highlight foodservice technology

April 19, 2007

According to the National Restaurant Association, 35 percent of full-service restaurant operators say they are using more technology in their dining rooms…

Starbucks, Global Green USA launch Planet Green Game

April 8, 2007

SEATTLE — Starbucks Corp. and Global Green USA have teamed up to encourage individuals to "click, play and learn" about global climate change and smart…

NCR finance chief hired as Starbucks CFO

April 3, 2007

Associated Press: NCR Corp.'s Chief Financial Officer Peter Bocian has resigned after 24 years with the company. He will step down May 11 and is expected to…

Moe's partners with SYSCO Food Services

April 2, 2007

ATLANTA — Moe's Southwest Grill announced it has contracted with SYSCO Food Services to consolidate its U.S. food purchasing and distribution program.   The…

DTT Launches Smart V.I.E.W management system

April 2, 2007

LOS ANGELES — DTT Surveillance, provider of surveillance technology for the fast-food and fast-casual restaurant industry, announced the launch of its Smart…

Restaurant reservations: Serve up success

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

March 26, 2007

Restaurant operators rely on e-mail to remind consumers to make a reservation.

Restaurant tech on display at NRA Hotel-Motel Show

March 18, 2007

CHICAGO — According to National Restaurant Association research, 35 percent of full-service restaurants say they are using more technology today than they did…

Nextep intros new automated ordering tool

March 7, 2007

TROY, Mich. — Nextep Systems announced March 7 the availability of its new Web Administration product, a browser-based administrative tool for automated…

Fast casuals go decaf on music kiosks

A casualty of the iPod revolution, download stations are fighting for their right to party.