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Restaurant operators dish on the strengths and snags of outsourced networks

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.

How leading restaurant operators leverage IT to turn tables faster while driving top and bottom line growth.

QSRs turn to technology to improve speed and quality

Your guests may be ready for self-service, but are you? According to Self-Service Takes Off, the Hospitality Industry Self-Service Technology Study (the study can be accessed and downloaded at htmagazine.com), consumers interest in self-service options at quick-service restaurants is growing, even as interest lags among restaurateurs.

Wireless point of sale pushes into uncharted territories

With the many elements it takes to operate a successful hospitality enterprise, the printer doesn't always come first to mind. But the right match of printer to application can give a bustling business just the edge it needs to boost productivity, sales and customer satisfaction.