mobile

Mobile, social and local marketing

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 01, 2010

First, it was Web sites and email marketing. Now, it’s all about mobile phones, smart coupons that know your location and sites and services that hook straight into local communities. Restaurants aren’t just places to grab some grub anymore. They are active participants in the social conversation with legions of tech-savvy customers.

Sysco Announces Team Leadership Promotions

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 06, 2011

HOUSTON (November 6, 2011)—Sysco Corporation announced the following executive leadership team promotions: Mike Green, Executive Vice President-Food...

Consumer Trends

What makes LSR customers happy?

Sep. 25, 2012

Visits to limited service restaurants (LSRs), which entice the thrifty and time-crunched patron, are up nine points since last year, according to recent data published in Technomic's American Express MarketBriefing. The good news leaves us wondering, what will keep these patrons coming back?

Technology very much in hand at the NRA show

By Joann Whitcher on May 24, 2013

The restaurant industry’s shift to mobile technology was reflected on the show floor of this year’s NRA conference, with exhibitors showcasing the latest apps for everything from customer loyalty programs to systems for online ordering, labor scheduling, payments, and guest entertainment.

Technology

Taste Savant

By Kelly Killian on Jul. 15, 2014

Restaurateurs who dislike being reviewed by rank amateurs may be heartened by the release of an app by a website that calls itself the “anti-Yelp.”

The flaw in ‘frictionless’

By Kelly Killian on Apr. 16, 2015

As a consumer, and more specifically as a busy working mom, I don’t dislike the idea of being able to order food ahead, run in, grab it and be on my way.

Pudding on the ritz

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 15, 2005

A quintessential comfort dessert gets dressed to dazzle.

Eurest and Canteen Cater the 2010 National Scout Jamboree

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 12, 2010

VIRGINIA (August 10, 2010)—Preparations were underway for months in Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia forthe highly anticipated Boy Scouts of America 2010 National...

Sysco Lands $26M Military Contract

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 12, 2011

POCOMOKE CITY, MD (December 12, 2011)—Sysco Eastern Maryland LLC was awarded a military contract worth up to $26.2 million to provide food and beverage...

Food

The clockless sandwich

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 01, 2012

The limitless possibilities of making a meal between two slices of bread have catapulted the sandwich into new menu territory. Breakfast and lunch sandwiches still dominate, but these days, bars and late night menus are featuring mini ethnic sandwiches and full-service restaurants tout overstuffed dinner-size versions.

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