How the pandemic solidified contactless payment

by Jessica Shelcusky — Senior Marketing Specialist, Paytronix

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, mobile payment uptake was largely driven by convenience. While convenience is still important, the pandemic has put a spotlight…

Eating up profits: The high cost of restaurant POS downtime, and the surprising difference SD-Branch can make

One tenth of 1 percent. It might not seem like much, but it adds up. And when that one tenth of one percent is POS downtime, it adds up to a lot: A lot of…

Nathan's Famous tech transformation: Serving customers 'where, when and how' they want it

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

After a solid 102 years in existence, Nathan's Famous — one of the few U.S. brands around for the last pandemic in 1918 — has made a timely tech transformation…

2019 U.S. Carrier Managed SD-WAN LEADERBOARD

AT&T, Hughes and Verizon retain top three share positions; CenturyLink advances to fourth position

8 Ways HP Engage Go Enables Easier Selling

Discover 8 ways the HP Engage Go enables easier selling.

Presented by HP Inc.

Stand Out Or Blend In With The Sleek, Contemporary HP Engage One

HP sought to elevate this experience by redefining the customer experience through a versatile, reliable, and beautiful point of sale system.

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Checkers/Rally's CEO predicts post-pandemic fast food resurgence + Lavu CEO on QSRs' digital path forward

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Checkers/Rally's CEO Frances Allen explains why all that uber-healthy plant-based food that was so hot pre-pandemic in the U.S., could get a lot more…

Benefits of Kitchen Displays Systems

The kitchen represents the heart of a restaurant. Of course, the front counter and dining areas play pivotal roles in the operation as well, feeding into the…

Tools for Restaurant Success in a Post-COVID World

Set your restaurant up for success when restrictions begin to lift. In this infographic, you will learn why you should double down on off-premise capabilities…

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Wingstop sees Q1 same-store sales boost despite COVID-related shift

April 7, 2020

Wingstop Inc. released preliminary fiscal first-quarter results showing a boost in same-store business following the switch to takeout and delivery due to the…

[WEBINAR]: Bringing Your Kitchen out of the Dark Ages

In an effort to cut costs over the past few years, restaurant execs have been trying to find ways to operate in smaller spaces. And that strategy is even more…

4 ways for your brand to stay 'top-of-search'

by Nancy A Shenker — Content Strategist, theONswitch, LLC

As Google enhances its Google My Business pages and refines its search algorithm, savvy multi-location food brands are becoming more aware of the imperative to…

Meet 'Alfred,' a QSR robot that fits existing kitchens, recipes

March 5, 2020

There's a new player in the robotic kitchen market and it not only has a lot of hefty flexible arms, but just got a nice hunk of cash according to its maker…

Oracle tech aims to help restaurants, food trucks boost agility, reliability

March 3, 2020

Oracle's new Micros Workstation 625 and 655 POS systems aim to help eateries and food trucks speed up the ordering process and reduce customer wait times.

Appetize names 2 new executives

February 26, 2020

Appetize Technologies Inc., a cloud point-of-sale solutions provider, announced two additions to the company’s leadership team: Craig Gatarz, executive vice…

RFIS 2020 Sponsor Preview: Decision Logic

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

When experienced restaurant operators joined forces with expert technologists to form a comprehensive back-office platform, Decision Logic came to the industry.

Challenges Facing Restaurants in 2020

Restaurants are up against more than ever. While margins are as thin as always, labor, food, regulations and competition continue to rise. But restaurants also…

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Buy or Build: A Guide to Avoiding Frankenware

By covering the differences between companies who build through acquisition vs as a holistic product, readers will learn the pros and cons of each, how to spot…

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Toast lands $400M in funding

February 14, 2020

Toast, a restaurant management platform in the U.S., today has raised $400 million in its latest round of funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners, TPG…

4 tech trends picking up steam in 2020

by Graham Campbell

Givex COO Graham Campbell explains how restaurant owners can take advantage of upcoming technology trends to maximize sales and profitability.