 | Word on the street (well, floor) at the 2013 National Restaurant Association Show was "optimism." We solicited feedback from hundreds of exhibitors and attendees about their take on the event, which ran over the weekend in Chicago, and optimism … |
 | By Chris Luo, VP of Marketing at FiveStars I recently ran my first half marathon, and as I reflected on the experience, I realized that the mindset needed for successful marathon running is very similar to the mindset you need to launch a successful … |
| Tabbedout and Google have teamed up to offer Google Wallet as a payment source in the Tabbedout app for Android. Now, at thousands of Tabbedout locations, consumers will have the opportunity to pay from their phone using their Google account. Also … | |
| Seamless North America LLC and GrubHub Inc. announced the signing of a definitive agreement to merge their services for ordering takeout. The merger aims to drive more orders to restaurants, deliver a better experience for hungry diners and enhance … | |
| Just ahead of its annual show this weekend in Chicago, the National Restaurant Association has announced multiple new partnerships designed to help restaurant operators. Among them is a partnership with GuestMetrics LLC to help members with business … | |
| CorFire, a provider of mobile commerce technology, is partnering with OLO, a digital commerce engine for restaurants, to create mobile applications that allow restaurants to move beyond mobile and online ordering and into more sophisticated mobile … | |
| Square Stand, new hardware created by Square for brick-and-mortar businesses that turns an iPad into a complete point of sale, is now available, according to a company press release. With local businesses increasingly tearing out their old POS … | |
| New data from Snagajob, an hourly employment marketplace, shows that mobile job searches have increased by 95 percent in the past year. The data is part of Snagajob's second "Counter Intelligence: The Snagajob Service Industry Hiring Report," a look … | |
 | By Dr. Gary Edwards, chief customer officer at Empathica Relaxed travel restrictions and a desire to experience the West firsthand are fueling a boom in foreign tourism, driving more than 1 million Chinese visitors to the U.S. each year. But while … |
| Groupon has launched Breadcrumb POS, a free iPad app that, according to a company press release, enables restaurants, salons, spas and retail merchants to replace their outdated cash registers with an easy, affordable solution. Breadcrumb POS comes … | |
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Culture Connection: Linking Culture, Brand and Revenue
It's no secret that building a strong culture in your restaurant can strengthen your brand, but in the high-volume, high-churn environment of the service industry, it can be hard to keep employees …Type: WebinarSponsored by: PeopleMatter -
Foodservice Social Media Universe: Developing a Social Media Strategy
In this keynote presentation, delivered during the 2011 Foodservice Social Media Universe, Altimeter Group's industry analyst Jeremiah Owyang, he defines how companies of all sizes should develop a …Type: PresentationSponsored by: Foodservice Social Media Universe 2011 -
Making the Most of your Online Ordering
Savvy restaurant owners know that an effective online ordering solution can boost ticket averages, cement customer loyalty, and reduce costs while improving the customer experience. Once you've …Type: White PaperSponsored by: Granbury Restaurant Solutions -
What is a mobile payment? [Infographic]
There's a surprising amount of misinformation and confusion being sown about mobile payments. (Even by well-meaning news organizations and reputable tech sites.) Mobile Payments Today felt it was …Type: InfographicSponsored by: Mobile Payments Today -
Pizza POS Systems: Choosing the Right Solution
New technology doesn't have to mean endless investment. POS systems are available now that integrate Web and mobile apps, offer real-time management tools and are scalable to meet the evolving needs …Type: GuideSponsored by: SpeedLine Solutions
