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.

Starbucks jumps on text-message trend

February 28, 2007

Seattle Times: Beginning today, mobile phone customers seeking the nearest Starbucks location can send a text message with their zip code to MYSBUX. A list of…

POS Tips for Strategic Growth

Point-of-sale systems can be a valuable partner when it comes to marketing a restaurant. By building a customer database using POS systems, operators can make…

Nextep launches outdoor kiosk

February 6, 2007

TROY, Mich. — Nextep Systems, provider of self-service kiosk solutions, has launched its Nextreme Outdoor Kiosk.   The kiosk employs an industrial PC with…

Tech Solutions for Busy Restaurants: Choosing a POS System

The POS isn't just for ringing up sales any longer. More and more, restaurants use POS systems to control everything from inventory to scheduling.

Micros acquires hospitality and retail subsidiaries of RedSky IT

January 31, 2007

COLUMBIA, Md. — Micros Systems Inc. has acquired the hospitality/travel and retail subsidiaries of RedSky IT, a U.K.-based IT application software…

HyperActive Tech, Zaxby's partner

January 25, 2007

PITTSBURGH — Zaxby's Franchising Inc., a fast casual restaurant chain with more than 350 locations throughout the southeastern United States, has named…

Building an e-mail list

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

January 25, 2007

When it comes to a customer-based e-mail list, McAlister's Deli has learned bigger is better.

Building brand loyalty

Fast casuals are looking to loyalty programs to boost revenue and increase repeat traffic.

Fast-casual restaurant uses self-service kiosks to attract tourists

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Bytes, an England fast casual, sets itself apart from the 200 restaurants in this tourist trap.