Strategies for handling high delivery demand

by Navi Sidhu — Marketing Specialist, SpeedLine Solutions

In the fast-paced world of the restaurant industry, managing delivery peak hours is crucial for maintaining high customer satisfaction and operational…

Keeping the human element alive in QSRs with Doyle HCM

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of PizzaMarketplace.com and QSRweb.com, interviews Mike Adolph, partner and…

Why VARs Surpass Online Marketplaces For POS Tech

Find out how VARs in retail and POS system technology bring expertise to ensure you have the best solutions for your business needs.

How restaurant chains can thrive, not just survive, with the right technology foundation

Seizing the opportunities and surmounting the challenges restaurants face will require nimble and cost-effective processes enabled by secure and resilient data…

Six technology trends to help restaurants rebound in 2021

As this era of unpredictability ensues, the ways in which restaurants work to overcome the pandemic continues to evolve, too. Here are six technology trends…

Six Benefits of a Wireless Security Solution for Restaurant Operators

Restaurants face a unique set of challenges in today’s business climate. A security solution can help them cope with many of those challenges.

Farmers Insurance temporarily adds free delivery coverage to individual policies

March 31, 2020

With states enacting restaurant seating restrictions and stay-at-home orders to help deter the spread of the COVID-19, Farmers Insurance said it's temporarily…

Restaurateurs respond to Senate's passage of stimulus package

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Leaders of Firehouse Subs, Boloco and the National Restaurant Association weigh in on if the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act goes far enough…

Mystery shopper company launches franchise brand standards + compliance division

February 26, 2020

Toledo-based mystery shopper company IntelliShop said today it has created a brand standards and compliance division to tackle three franchise/chain brand…

Where plants are leading restaurants in next decade

December 23, 2019

It's been a very good year to be a plant, especially if you're one of those used to concoct one of the variety of plant-based burgers out there, according to a…

Does your brand have what it takes to make the 2020 Fast Casual Top 100?

Nominations for the Top 100 and the Excellence in Food Safety awards close Jan. 17.

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…

Papa John's founder gets $9.5 million for getting brand's name off Louisville stadium

October 28, 2019

Papa John's founder and former leader, John Schnatter, will get a $9.5 million payout over the next 5 1/2 years from the people behind the Louisville stadium…

Hurricane season: Failing to plan now, may be planning to fail later

by Andrew Rosenbloom — Director of Marketing, Consolidated Concepts

While Hurricane Dorian has largely passed, after devastating the Bahamas and spurring flooding in North Carolina, the torrential rains and furious winds of the…

Research: When leadership scandals crush or help save careers

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

When brand leaders are at the center of a public scandal or other significant failing, new research indicates it's not always a crushing blow to their careers.

Domino's franchisee sees driver safety soar with GPS tracking system

August 15, 2019

One of the largest single-owned U.S. Domino's franchises reported a 69% drop in what it called "driver safety incidents" following activation of a GPS fleet…

Yum China Q2 revenues up, margins down

July 31, 2019

Yum China second-quarter financials indicated the brand grew revenues 3% or 10% in constant currencies, while total system sales grew 10% year over year…

Blaze tops Papa Murphy's, Marco's in 2019 Market Force customer ratings

July 30, 2019

Pasadena-based brand-on-growth-hormones, Blaze Pizza, topped Market Force's 2019 survey of best QSR brands as chosen by consumers. Early results of the study…

Taco Bell, Pizza Hut name new CEOs

July 26, 2019

Former adidas Group North America President Mark King will take the reins as Taco Bell CEO, and Yum sister brand, Pizza Hut, has promoted its U.S. President…

Insurance underwriter introduces comprehensive coverage for restaurants

June 27, 2019

U.S. Risk Insurance Group, a specialty lines underwriting manager and wholesale broker with 16 domestic and international branches, has introduced a…