Winter LTOs bring on the heat

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Although the holidays conjure up images of cookies, pies and hot chocolate as featured in Part 1 of our winter menu series, they're also a time for rich, warm…

10 fast casual trends that you can't ignore

by Nancy A Shenker — CEO, theONswitch, LLC

The year's coming trends revolve around talent, technology and tastes.

McDonald's tests cash-accepting self-order kiosks; will retrofits be needed?

November 14, 2019

McDonald's, which has pioneered the use of self-order kiosks, is testing kiosks that also accept cash, the company told Kiosk Marketplace via email. Cash users…

How women leaders can make a difference in foodservice

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Four women, who were invited to share experiences as female executives during the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Austin, said women in leadership positions…

Webinar to examine why LTE and 5G are on the menu for foodservice

On Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. EST, Fast Casual will present a webinar, "Why LTE and 5G are on the menu for restaurants," featuring Anthony Lawson — manager of technical…

Best practices for integrating carryout

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

By envisioning the carryout business as a component of an emerging, integrated digital ecosystem, restaurant decision makers can allocate resources in a way…

10-year outlook: commercial foodservice poised for growth as away-from-home dining expands

November 5, 2019

The commercial foodservice industry will continue to expand as Americans eat more meals away from home, but operators face a host of challenges from a more…

Integrating delivery services: a disruption that can't be ignored

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Meeting this off-premise challenge, driven by the growth of e-commerce, requires a thorough assessment of how the organization manages its delivery orders.

How to protect against credit card scams, digital transaction liabilities

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While credit card theft isn't new, the internet is giving rise to new opportunities for credit card scamming. To protect against fraud, foodservice operators…

Apple Pay surpasses Starbucks as top mobile payment app in US

October 24, 2019

Apple Pay has overtaken the Starbucks mobile app to become the top mobile payment app in the U.S., and marking the first time a generic mobile payment app has…

Fast casuals bliss out over plant-based ice cream

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Ice cream and frozen novelties made up $304 million of the retail plant-based market in the U.S. as of April 2019, with revenues increasing 26% over last year…

5 ways training can help restaurants prevent sexual harassment

Implementing regular, interactive training that’s customized for restaurant operators can help move the conversation from awareness to action to prevention.

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[WEBINAR]: 30 Days to More Profitable Delivery

Date: Oct 8, 2019 | Time: 2PM | Duration: 1 hour | Learn strategies for decreasing your delivery costs, while increasing sales - Register Now!

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Kiosks top customer order technology used by restaurants in 2019

October 8, 2019

Kiosks were the largest customer order technology utilized in the past year among a national sampling of restaurants, according to an online survey conducted…

British losing patience waiting in line for food

October 4, 2019

The British are known for their patience, but when it comes to waiting in line at a restaurant, their patience is wearing thin.

[WEBINAR]: How to Tackle the Challenges Facing Restaurant Professionals in 2019 and Beyond

Listen to this webinar with Toast to learn how to tackle challenges restaurants are facing in 2019 and beyond!

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What's new on the (fall) menu?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Fall limited-time offers are here. Not only do they include the typical pumpkin and caramel-flavored treats but also comfort foods reimagined in healthier ways…

The Smart Safe Fact Sheet for Retail

If your company is looking for an innovative solution to reduce the stress that handling cash has on your operations, a smart safe may be the right fit.

What your fall menu must have

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Hint: Pumpkin isn't the only trending menu offering this fall.

Are your customers finally over pumpkin spice lattes?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Should you launch pumpkin spice lattes now, later or never? Research about consumers' love affair with the fall treat is conflicting.