Fast Casual Dining

Panera Bread is utilizing Logic Controls' All-in-One terminals

The cell phone as the new credit card? It's coming. HT identifies these and other cutting-edge trends in the restaurant point of sale market. From text message payments to .NET technology, the latest POS solutions cater to tech-savvy customers

Boston Market brings innovation to new levels through cross-departmental collaboration

Outsourced IT, global growth and a franchising strategy pave the way.

Take a stroll down Lexington Avenue in midtown Manhattan and you might be surprised by your dining options. No longer are you limited to a burger and fries; they've slowly been supplemented by hundreds of fast casual providers offering made-to-order salads, sandwiches, and even more exotic treats like Thai or Mexican. From Cosi to Europa, the goal is quick service in a relaxing atmosphere, and more often than not a healthier alternative.

For the past three years, Hospitality Technology has published an annual Point of Sale Software Scoreboard with its July/August issue. The Scoreboard is based on results of a survey that asks HT readers and other IT users to evaluate POS software systems on a variety of criteria.

When it comes to paying for goods and services, consumers continue to take matters into their own hands

Fast casual restaurants use POS systems to maintain the speed-service balance