How automation helps labor issues in today's restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Labor remains a top issue for restaurateurs and management teams and an increasing number of operators are turning to automation to ease labor woes. That's…

Putting a face to faceless transactions: Four ways to maintain invaluable connections with customers

The famous theme song from “Cheers” perfectly put words to the ultimate rapport restaurants want with their customers. These days, though, building a…

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How restaurant technology continues to evolve

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurant technology continues to evolve to unprecedented levels. It's getting smarter, more user friendly and more intuitive. Jason Graf, an expert in…

Design, Build and Manage: Scale your business and increase your profitability

Until recently, the franchise industry has been lagging in understanding how IT can help them improve their bottom line.

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Is restaurant marketing broken? Find out what is working, and the techniques needed to drive growth

Traditional marketing doesn’t work like it used to. It’s getting harder and harder for restaurant brands to drive incremental revenue. Relying on traditional…

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Tying it all together: how restaurant marketing leaders measure and quantify impact in an increasingly omnichannel world

The restaurant industry has been thrust into a new omnichannel reality that’s upended not only the dining experience, but the tactics marketers use to drive…

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Policy experts discuss restaurant compliancy changes

Navigating your way through the maze of restaurant health and safety regulations hasn't gotten any easier as the pandemic has eased. In fact, according to one…

Meet Andrew Gruel of Slapfish, who is on a mission to bring people back to real American seafood.

Sit down with Andrew Gruel, Founder, CEO and Executive Chef of Slapfish, a fast-casual seafood chain based in Huntington Beach, CA.

Streaming TV for Restaurants that Bar Rescue’s Jon Taffer Swears By

What are your diners watching in-restaurant? Brands that help their customers laugh, clink their beer mugs and just plain ol’ enjoy each other’s company, are…

Gimbal’s Matthew Russo explains how location-based marketing can improve services and revenue

Diners come to expect experiences that are catered to them. How can restaurants understand a diner’s context, preferences, and real-world movement to better…

Your POS Isn’t Just for Cashiers Anymore. It’s for Customers Too!

Gone are the days when point-of-sale systems were being used only at the cash register. Diners are already using them to access menus, order and pay at the…

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Solving the labor crisis: How to tap into the potential of your current workforce and be an employer of choice

With vaccination rates increasing, restaurants are starting to return to a semblance of normal operations. But as The Great Return continues, a new challenge…

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RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: GroundTruth

GroundTruth is the leading location platform for driving visits and performance. Using its proprietary Blueprints technology, GroundTruth is able to reach…

Design Tips for Online Ordering Sites

Learn more about how DineEngine can leverage proper design techniques that will provide a higher ROI and better guest/staff experiences.

How Lee's Famous Recipe overcame hiring crisis with Conversational AI

Although many QSRs have reported that drive-thru traffic is now making up 80% of business thanks to the pandemic, unemployment packages have made it…

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Multi-Unit Restaurant Brands Save Time and Money with Network Standardization

Networks are the backbone of the modern restaurant, and keeping them resilient and consistent can be easier with the services of an expert.

Rebounding on steroids: Lessons learned from former Yum! CEO

While restaurateurs have had their share of setbacks over the last year or more, how brands fare going forward depends very much on how each company executes…

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Dining in 2021: How It Started, How It's Going. What's Next.

The pandemic has no doubt taken its toll on restaurants, but while thousands are struggling, others are reporting gains.

How to unblock your restaurant’s loyalty “blind spot”

Learn how your organization can gain visibility into the purchasing preferences of 100% of your diners without the friction of an opt-in process.

Top 5 Benefits of Standardizing Network Security Across the Franchise Brand

A standardized network offers the ability for corporations to gain “herd immunity” and add solutions the brand may have thought out of reach of its franchisees.