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Webinar: What is the Digital Signage Association and Why Should I Join? View this webinar to learn everything you wanted to know about the Digital Signage Association. How did it start? What kinds of companies are members? What are the benefits? You’ll meet members of the Advisory Board, hear their thoughts and have the chance to ask them questions. Tags: Association, Associations, Associations/Conferences, Digital Display/Signage, Digital Signage, Display Technology, Menu Boards & POP, Webinar Sponsored by: Digital Signage Association

Webinar: Serve up sales increases through online ordering Everyone knows that online ordering is becoming an increasingly important part of the restaurant business. In these tough economic times, however, restaurant owners are reluctant to invest time and money in a costly new technology without a clear understanding of the returns. Tags: Online Ordering, Online Services, POS Systems, Webinar Sponsored by: Orderup.com

Simple Strategies for E-Marketing Success When you think of marketing your restaurant, are you still tied to the marketing techniques that worked 20 years ago? Advertising, door hangers, direct mail, and promotions are tried-and-true strategies that still work. But if you haven’t added online or e-mail marketing to your mix, you may be missing out on a very cost-effective, timely, and easy-to-implement component of a successful marketing plan. Tags: Marketing/Advertising, Operations, POS Sponsored by: SpeedLine Solutions

True Restaurant Sustainability: More success, better future Sustainability's best practices go beyond following the latest trend to building a long-term business model based on principles that lead to economic success, build social equity and protect the environment. Tags: ROI, Sustainability Sponsored by: Truitt Brothers, Inc.

Controlling Food Costs with Inventory Software: Top Tips for Success With food costs on the rise, the most successful restaurant operators take great care to manage inventory and limit waste. Inventory is cash on the shelves, and waste, over-stocking, theft, and spoilage immediately impact a restaurant’s bottom line—often to the tune of thousands of dollars per year. Tags: Financial Management, Operations, POS Sponsored by: SpeedLine Solutions

Pizzeria Point-of-Sale Buyer’s Guide In the pizza business, the tools you use to drive business profitability are as varied as the toppings you offer. And one of the biggest investments in business technology most restaurant owners make is a point-of-sale system. Tags: Branding, Marketing/Advertising, Operations, POS Sponsored by: SpeedLine Solutions

Brain Exchange (Slides) Brain Exchange Session. Find information on discussions relating to eight topics including: Fast Casual Startups, Menu Development, Web & Social Marketing, Team Dynamics, Winning Brand Design, Building Online Ordering and Catering, Direct Mail, and Leadership Techniques. Tags: Branding, Communications, Franchising, Marketing, Marketing/Advertising, Networks/Connectivity, Online Ordering, Online Services, Trends Sponsored by: Fast Casual Executive Summit

Internet Marketing and the Social Media (Slides) Industry leaders provide vital information regarding the use of the Internet and Social Media to aid in your restaurant's growth. Download the slides from presentations given by: Boris Bugarski, Murgent/ Paul Barron, Fast Casual/ John Pepper, Boloco at the Fast Casual Executive Summit 2009. Tags: Branding, Communications, Fresh Mex, Marketing, Marketing/Advertising, Trends Sponsored by: Fast Casual Executive Summit

How To Pick a Stone Hearth Oven The right oven can make all of the difference for a pizzeria operator. Learn if a stone hearth oven is the appropriate choice and what to look for when purchasing one. Tags: Equipment, Operations Sponsored by: Wood Stone Corporation

Labor Savings: It’s About Time Staffing a restaurant for service and efficiency is a challenge: You don’t want teenagers twiddling their thumbs in the back when things are slow at the front counter. But when the rush hits, you need all hands on deck. Tags: Financial Management, Operations Sponsored by: SpeedLine Solutions

Restaurant Insurance Worker's compensation, umbrella insurance, property insurance...finding the right coverage can feel overwhelming. But not have adequate insurance could spell financial disaster for an operator. Knowing how to choose the proper coverage and what the different policies are is crucial for financial wellness and peace of mind. Tags: Crime, Insurance, Legal Issues, Safety Sponsored by: Risk Services Corporation

Online ordering is on the rise Online ordering is a fast-growing part of the pizza business. Advances in technology and a generation that has grown up with computers all make online ordering easier than ever. For small pizzerias, its important to develop an online ordering system in order to stay competitive. Tags: Domino's Pizza, Online Ordering, Papa John's, Pizza Hut Sponsored by: Orderup.com

Restaurant digital signage: Michel's Baguette Michel’s Baguette worked with ADFLOW Networks to attract customers and entice them to purchase from an array of fresh-baked offerings. Tags: Bakery Cafe, Content/Content Management, Digital Display/Signage, Digital Signage, Display Technology, Marketing/Advertising, Restaurant Sponsored by: ADFLOW Networks

Three Key Considerations to Implementing an Online Ordering System Before diving into the online ordering world, it's important to ask the right questions. While online ordering is increasingly popular, careful consideration before implementation can save both money and time. Knowing the goal of online ordering, trends and the impact of the recession can help make an online ordering implementation more successful. Tags: Online Ordering, POS, Telecommunications Sponsored by: Orderup.com

3 Keys to POS Payback Most SpeedLine users find that the POS has the biggest initial impact on their business results in the areas of cash control, loss prevention, labor cost management, customer service, and administrative efficiency. Tags: Marketing/Advertising, Operations, POS Sponsored by: SpeedLine Solutions

Restaurant digital signage: Alice Fazooli's Upscale eatery Alice Fazooli's created an exciting and entertaining atmosphere using screen-span technology from ADFLOW networks. Tags: Content Design and Aesthetics, Content/Content Management, Customer Experience, Digital Display/Signage, Digital Signage, Display Technology, Entertainment, Marketing/Advertising, Restaurant Sponsored by: ADFLOW Networks

Choosing the Right Toppings for Your Pizza Your complete guide to pizza toppings -- trends, tastes, cost, usage and marketing Tags: Branding, California Pizza Kitchen, Cheese, CiCi's Pizza, Domino's Pizza, Dough, Fox's Pizza Den, Going Green, Little Caesars, Marketing/Advertising Sponsored by: Burke Corporation

Protecting Delivery: Insurance for Restaurants that Deliver Delivery insurance can be crucial to a restaurant that delivers. The cost of even one accident can quickly mount up. Learn what to consider when choosing the most appropriate delivery insurance. Tags: Delivery, Insurance, Italian/Pizza, Legal Issues, Legal Services, Safety Sponsored by: Risk Services Corporation

Increase sales with online ordering Simply put, OrderUp.com is an online food ordering solution for any restaurant who seeks a cost effective online ordering presence. Tags: Back Office, Online Ordering, Online Services Sponsored by: Orderup.com

Webinar: Survivor's Guide to Deploying Kiosks This is the first in a series of deployer-focused webinars where members of the Self-Service & Kiosk Association Deployer Council discuss key points to help you have a successful self-service program. They provide integrated and informative data focused on today’s economic conditions, customer attitudes and how kiosks can add value and help you achieve your corporate goals. Tags: Kiosks, Kiosks & mini kiosks, Kiosks/Self-Service, Operations, Retail Self-Service, Self Service, Self-service, SSKA, SSKA Highlights, Successful Kiosk Projects Sponsored by: Kiosk Information Systems

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