customer service

Technology

Shifting server roles

From apps to tabletop tablets to self-ordering kiosks, the switch to consumer-facing technology is putting more tasks—and power—in the hands of the consumer.

Waiter, there's a fly in my soup

While dining out recently, I was startled by a screech from a few tables away. All heads turned to see a woman shove her salad plate as far across the table as she could. A large hairy moth mixed in among the salad greens was obviously an unwelcome addition.

Although a vast majority of phone-toting restaurant patrons try to spare fellow diners the annoyance of a mid-meal ring, 28% are no more discreet than they would be in a car, according to a new survey.

"We accomplished a lot as a team." – Glenn LuttonIn Houston, Greg Lanier, Avendra director, field support and customer relations, assumed...

Boyle has been employed by FSMA since its inception in 2004 and previously was director, marketing and member services. She was previously employed by the...

OAK BROOK, Ill. (February 16, 2010)—McDonald’s USA recently announced it has selected TheMartin-BrowerCompany, a food and paper distributor for many...

BRUNSWICK, GA (November 25, 2011)—King & Prince Seafood Corp. has initiated a voluntary recall of Nova Style cold smoked salmon and sable fish lox, salmon...

You’ve already gotten a taste of our list of 50 great social media tips and tactics. Now it’s time for the main course.

Find out which chain restaurants reigned supreme—and what they’re doing right.

It’s got a provocative name, a provocative menu and yet it’s the service style that’s catching some attention at the new S&M Sausage and Meat.

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