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.

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…