Point Of Sale

Foodservice Industry is Top Target for Cybercriminals

QSR magazine — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:04:49 +0000

Trustwave, a leading provider of information security and compliance solutions, today published the Trustwave 2012 Global Security Report, a reflection and analysis of investigations, research, and client engagements conducted in 2011.

Fazoli’s Reports Best January Sales Growth in Its History

QSR magazine — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:45:07 +0000

Fazoli’s, America’s largest premium Italian quick-service restaurant chain, is off to a running start in 2012 with record same-store sales growth in January.

Company units posted a 12.1 percent year-over-year increase, with franchisees reporting a 9.9 percent jump. It was Fazoli’s best January sales growth in its history.

This makes for the 19^th straight month of sales improvement for franchised restaurants and the 18^th continuous month for company locations. It follows the brand’s best quarter since 1999.

Papa Murphy’s Gives an Easy Baking Idea for Valentine's

QSR magazine — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:57:46 +0000

Papa Murphy’s is leveling the playing field for all bakers with its Valentine’s Day special – the HeartBaker pizza.

With a 425 degree oven, an oven mitt, and a pizza cutter, even the most amateur baker can make the family a hot, delicious meal with love.

Spread The Love With Krispy Kreme Valentines Doughnuts

QSR magazine — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:33:51 +0000

Krispy Kreme Valentines Doughnuts: three tasty ways to say, "I care."

Celebrate the season of love with Krispy Kreme's iced, drizzled, and sprinkled heart-shaped treats, available for a limited time at participating Krispy Kreme U.S. and Canada shops.

"Krispy Kreme has become a go-to Valentine's Day destination," explains Krispy Kreme Corporate Chef, Ron Rupocinski. "These fun-looking and great-tasting doughnuts are perfect for Valentine's gift giving and gatherings."

NRA: Increased Tourism is Key for Industry Jobs

QSR magazine — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:25:59 +0000

The National Restaurant Association expressed appreciation for President Barack Obama's visit today to member company Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, and pledge of support for the U.S. travel and tourism industry, which is of critical importance to the growth and success of the restaurant industry.

While in Orlando, the President also announced new members to the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board, including former National Restaurant Association board chairman Mike Gibbons, who is currently serving as treasurer for the Association’s Educational Foundation.

Affinnova Helps Sbarro Optimize its Pricing Strategy

QSR magazine — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:39:25 +0000

Facing rising food costs and softening industry traffic, Sbarro turned to Affinnova, Inc., the global leader in marketing innovation software and services, to help strategically optimize its menu pricing.

Understanding that traditional point-of-sale tracking data would not provide enough guidance, Sbarro used Affinnova’s technology to perform a holistic review of its pricing strategy.

Dunkin' Donuts Celebrates 60 Years of the Today Show

QSR magazine — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:24:37 +0000

As NBC's Today show honors its 60th anniversary this week, Dunkin' Donuts is helping people across America join the celebration in a sweet way.

Dunkin' Donuts and Today, one of America's top morning news program, have come together to introduce a special "Today Donut."

Land O'Frost Partners with Blimpie

QSR magazine — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:13:25 +0000

Land O'Frost, the nation's largest family-owned packaged lunch meat company, has announced a national partnership with Blimpie, to offer the restaurant chain's signature meats in its popular Sub Sandwich Kits for consumers across the country.

In these tough economic times, more and more consumers are choosing to recreate a restaurant sandwich at home. By teaming up with a reputable restaurant brand like Blimpie, Land O'Frost is now able to offer consumers an opportunity to make and enjoy their favorite restaurant sandwich at home.

PeopleMatter Joins Software Company's Hunger Fight

QSR magazine — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:44:51 +0000

One in five children in America struggle with hunger every day. Erle Dardick, founder of MonkeyMedia Software and long-time restaurant industry entrepreneur, found this fact to be unconscionable and dedicated the effort of his company to not only raise awareness of the problem, but also to raise $100,000 to help find solutions.

CKE Restaurants Approve Panasonic POS Solution

QSR magazine — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:45:06 +0000

Panasonic has been approved by CKE Restaurants, Inc., parent company of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s restaurants, to provide its Stingray POS workstation to Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s franchisees.

The move will allow franchise owners to benefit from Panasonic’s advanced POS technology, which includes an open architecture design and versatile modular construction.