Marco's Pizza shifts to cloud-based order management platform

May 10, 2022

Marco's Pizza has unveiled a project to accelerate its digital capabilities and drive growth. The brand's strategic investments in technology and innovation…

Toppers Pizza leaders' epic road trip is all about gathering insight

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Scott Gittrich and his wife, Robin, are on a trip to visit all 71 stores in the Toppers Pizza franchise. Along the way they're holding town halls and meeting…

Star Micronics Cloud Services: Revamped for an Evolving World

Star Micronics Cloud Services allows developers and business owners to monitor devices in real-time, collect crucial data, and create customized receipts…

Digital Technologies Reshaping Restaurant Operations

Operators are increasingly using digital devices to improve service, help manage labor challenges and gather insightful analytics.

Acrelec partners with PAR Technology to upgrade digital menu boards

April 29, 2022

Acrelec, a technology company that works to improve the customer experience for restaurants and retail brands, completed its integration with Brink POS…

Focus Brands, Wing Shack, Jamco leaders talk data control, loyalty strategies

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Regaining control of data is paramount for restaurant brands after two years of data collection being in the hands of third-party delivery partners.

Chipotle, Rally’s, Noodles & Company execs talk increasing drive-thru experience

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Drive-thru innovation and the customer experience was the focus of a panel discussion at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit held this month in…

Ghost Kitchens Give Restaurants New Life

To take advantage of the growing delivery segment while at the same time maximizing kitchen space, many restaurants have begun operating virtual brands, also…

Star Micronics Introduces Wireless Technology for the Latest TSP100IV

The TSP143IVUW supports dual-band WiFi, becoming a hub that gives maximum flexibility when connecting to any network.

Sodexo Romania teams with restaurant delivery app for payment

April 18, 2022

Sodexo Romania has partnered with Tazz, a food delivery app, to allow guests to pay using their Gusto Pass meal card at Sodexo and Tazz partner restaurants…

Toast launches POS system geared toward limited-service restaurants

April 18, 2022

Toast, an all-in-one digital platform built for restaurants, has launched Toast for Quick Service, a purpose-built solution for limited-service restaurants of…

Cowboy Chicken, Fazoli's, CKE Restaurant leaders offer insight on reducing labor shortage pains

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Artificial intelligence technology is proving to be a panacea to the restaurant industry’s labor challenges while also presenting a consistent way to drive…

Coal-fired ovens, strong customer focus drive Grimaldi's franchise strategy

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Grimaldi's is capitalizing on a century-old baking style utilizing coal-fired ovens and now, with operations all in place, the company is embracing franchising.

How Forecasting and Labor Schedules Affect the Bottom Line

At the end of the day, restaurants are businesses. Every piece of data that your restaurant generates holds the power to increase or decrease revenue—to…

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Newcastle integrates Epson POS receipt printer in mobile POS station

April 5, 2022

Epson America Inc., a supplier of point-of-sale solutions, and Newcastle Systems, a provider of industrial mobile-powered carts designed to make retail floors…

Thanx acquires ZeroStoreFront

April 5, 2022

Thanx, a loyalty and guest engagement platform, has acquired ZeroStorefront, a restaurant-focused marketing and data insights platform.

Automating the Future of Food via Pizza

Kitchen operators are increasingly turning to technology to thrive. Once again, pizzerias are leading the way.

SpeedLine Launches SpeedLine 8 with Cloud Reporting & Analytics

SpeedLine 8 brings new features and integrations to reporting, online ordering, and more. Some of the most notable features of this release are Cloud Reporting…

Marco's Pizza pilot tests voice-to-text ordering

March 30, 2022

Marco's Pizza is conducting a 50-store pilot of its proprietary voice-to-text ordering system. The company has a goal of a systemwide rollout by the end of…

Reinventing food safety through AI-powered technology

by Jete Nelke — Head of Marketing, FoodDocs

Food safety is a concern in the restaurant industry. Here's how AI used in other industries can help restaurateurs reduce issues.