Fast Casual Dining

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.

No one loves a fast, sporty car more than me. I've often mused about strapping into a Jaguar XK Convertible or a Corvette Z06. These days, I drive the ultimate hot car: the Toyota Corolla S-type.

Smooth's Sports Grille has deployed point-of-sale (POS) terminals with integrated fingerprint recognition from NCR Corporation.

The third annual Self Service Technology Study, published by Hospitality Technology magazine, reveals that consumer interest is strong for self-service options in the hospitality industry.

Steven Schiller, chief marketing officer for The Steak n Shake Company and interview subject in this month's cover story, will present the opening keynote address, "Creating the Ultimate Guest Experience," to attendees at the Point of Service Summit on June 13 in New York City.

A new wave of loyalty strategies are making it easier for operators to attract, retain and drive top-line growth

I have a plea this year for Mother's Day. In honor of moms everywhere, I implore all companies with an online presence to up their games.

Restaurant operators put new POS devices to the test