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.