Restaurants

The debate surrounding the benefits and drawbacks of self-service continues. Yet for some operators, using self-service could have an enormous impact on the bottom line, and could make the difference between long-term success and failure.

The convergence of social networking initiatives and loyalty programs at the point of sale can both generate sales and reinforce brand allegiance. Tasi D-Lite's director of information and social technologies weighs in on its value.

From the POS to kitchen video displays and more, restaurants in fine dining, QSR and family segments are getting an assist to improve order delivery, de-stress backline workers, and improve guest satisfaction. A cross-section of operators dishes on their top kitchen technologies.

Darden's system-wide sustainability goals have the company committed to reducing energy and water usage by 15 percent by the year 2015 in each of its 1,800 restaurants across North America.

In this special report, Hospitality Technology peeks behind the "authorized personnel only" door to cover one of the most critical aspects of any hospitality operation: its workforce. Explore national labor predictions for the year ahead, labor management software innovations, mobile communication tools and more.

CKE has extended its partnership with ParTech as its exclusive U.S. POS systems provider at CKE's Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurants throughout the U.S.

The iPad app offers access to Zagat's restaurant ratings and reviews to help diners make quick, informed decisions based on the collective opinions of thousands of avid diners.

Customers can now make purchases at Starbucks stores within 1,002 U.S. Target locations using their iPhone or iPod touch devices.