Blogs
4 ways to mitigate employee turnover risks
by Doug Sutton — President, Steritech
Doug Sutton, president of Steritech, discusses how to handle high employee turnover and how to avoid some serious pitfalls in training and oversight.
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4 keys to giving QSR customers the tech they 'expect' ... and more
A recent survey makes it official: Customers truly want technology in their QSR experience. Do it right with these four keys from an expert on all that is…
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Kiosks killing restaurant jobs? Don’t let the doomsayers distract you
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
In time, the consumer media will get tired of pursuing a story that isn’t a story. The real challenge facing the restaurant industry is finding enough workers…
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Learning from Chipotle: 4 food safety program guidelines
by Niall Keane — CEO of SynergySuite, SynergySuite
Chipotle has been repeatedly troubled by food safety concerns, causing its stock to drop and its fan base to dwindle. 23 years ago, Jack in the Box faced a…
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Chipotle and the 'elephant in the dining room'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The restaurant industry and its players are exhaling today after news that Chipotle might be able to overcome its food safety woes of last week and the…
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Are kiosks the next step for restaurant-based digital signage?
by Jeff Hastings — CEO, BrightSign
There's a lot of buzz surrounding the rise of self-order kiosks in dining establishments, especially quick-serve restaurants. As digital menu boards approach…
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The kiosk game: What restaurants must be prepared to pay to play
by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian
While self-service initiatives provide significant ROI opportunities, businesses should understand all of the necessary costs and how they plan to fit those…
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It’s a jungle out there, all right, and its name is Amazon
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
There may never be a more fitting name than that of Amazon, the mega online retailer that has come to demonstrate what the term “It’s a jungle out there…
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Infographic: Great ways restaurants can lighten the load on that online carbon footprint
From eco-friendly web hosting and printer-friendly content to streamlined fulfillment processes and "green" shipping, there are a variety of ways restaurant…
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Domino's moo-ves in to milk some action from 'Cow Appreciation' events
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
What do you do when a competitor has a really good annual promotion that they thought of first? If you're Domino's, you apparently tell the competition to…
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Free smartphones, campground delivery among pizza promos for Independence Day
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Independence Day weekend beckons, and some have clearly pulled out all the wheel chocks to pull in new and returning customers.
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Surprise! Readiness tips for times when bad news lands on your doorstep
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
On any day of the week, any brand in the world can get sucked into the vortex of a negative news event. Read on for tips from a PR veteran and longtime…
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Infographic: How online reviews can make or break your brand
Research quantifies the impact online customer reviews have on business performance. The reviews play a bigger role in the selection of restaurants than…
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3 reasons why virtual reality is the future of training
What if employees were given the opportunity to immerse themselves in situations and practice responding to them? With virtual reality, this is what the future…
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Last call: Nominations closing soon for FastCasual's Perfect Pitch contest
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Entries are being accepted through June 9.
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A gamut of great ways to make diners 'swoon' in June
by Seshu Madabushi — Founder & CEO, mKonnekt
If your brand's list of great things to celebrate, promote and connect with the community ends at Father's Day for the month of June, we've got a few surprises…
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5 digital signage future trends set to change the market
by Egor Belenkov — CEO, Kitcast
In the future, digital signage will be smarter, trickier and more personalized, and that's just the beginning.
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Considering an airport location? Bavaro founder shares lessons learned
Bavaro's pizza founder shares lessons learned from moving into an airport location.
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The CIO-CMO partnership: The path to digital ordering dynamism
by Patrick Eldon — CEO, Ordertalk
Digital ordering success begins at the top of your organization with real alignment between those who lead the charge organizationally to make the system run…
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3 ways your tech provider is taking advantage of you
by Dave Bennett — President & CEO, Mirus Restaurant Solutions
As you enter into new relationships with vendors (whether a POS system, a Back Office solution or an Above Store Reporting Tool), be aware that there are a…
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