Point Of Sale

Boloco Fully Integrates LevelUp into POS Solution

QSR magazine — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:29:28 +0000

LevelUp, the pay phone app, today announced that boloco, a family of globally inspired burrito restaurants, has fully integrated LevelUp’s mobile payment technology into its NetPOS point-of-sale solution.

Now, all 18 locations of the fast-casual chain will accept mobile payments with LevelUp, making it even faster and easier for customers to get their burritos, bowls, salads, smoothies, and shakes.

Edo Platform Sends Mobile Offers Based on Purchases

QSR magazine — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:26:18 +0000

edo, the leader in personalized card-linked offers, today announced the availability of Geocommerce Offers, a first-of-its-kind card-linked offers capability that uses purchase location data to deliver highly-targeted, real-time offers tailored to consumer shopping activity and location.

From the Floor: The Future Is Here

QSR magazine — Sun, 06 May 2012 03:55:00 +0000

The NRA Show is ground zero for the restaurant industry. Between May 5 and May 8, 58,000 exhibitors, media, restaurateurs, and industry allies are descending on Chicago to learn trends, see what’s new, and connect with their peers. Here’s what’s new in the restaurant world.

The Future is Here

Micros Showcases Integrated Solutions at NRA Show

QSR magazine — Fri, 04 May 2012 18:29:34 +0000

MICROS Systems, Inc., a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, will showcase its fully integrated set of advanced technology offerings at the 2012 National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show. Showcase products include state-of -the-art point-of-sale systems; mobile consumer, guest engagement, and enterprise solutions; and offerings to improve restaurant operations.

Market Research Tools Get Futuristic

QSR magazine — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Quick-service brands are ditching traditional market research in favor of new technologies to gather real-time customer feedback.

In today’s social media–driven world, customers have come to expect to have their voices heard quickly. And many quick-service operators are taking advantage of this by breaking away from outdated market research tactics like focus groups and surveys and utilizing technology to solicit valuable customer feedback.

Pollo Tropical Now Accepting Google Wallet Payments

QSR magazine — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:56:35 +0000

Beginning Friday, April 13, you can reach for your phone and not for your wallet when visiting Pollo Tropical. The restaurant chain will begin accepting payments from the Google Wallet smart phone platform for all purchases.

Simply tap your phone at the payment reader at any company-owned Pollo Tropical during time of purchase, and your transaction is complete.

Bruegger's Helps Fight Tax Time Blues with $10.40 Special

QSR magazine — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:37:25 +0000

Bruegger's, a national bagel leader with more than 300 locations across the nation, is once again offering IRS form-weary guests a way to ease the pain.

Today through Tax Day (April 17) guests pay just $10.40 for the bagel leader's Big Bagel Bundle, a savings of up to $5, depending on location.

The Big Bagel Bundle includes a baker's dozen of Bruegger's 15-plus bagel varieties, freshly baked in the New York-style, and two 6.5-ounce tubs of Bruegger's cold-packed cream cheese, available in more than 10 varieties.

Posiflex Releases Fan-Free, Touch-Screen Terminal

QSR magazine — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 12:20:00 +0000

Posiflex launches the KS6715. It has everything you love about Posiflex reliability and durability, but with enhanced features and functions.

This fan-free, touch-screen terminal is powered by a Via Nano 1.6Ghz CPU, driving 110 percent more performance than its three time award-winning predecessor. With more RAM, OS support, and connectivity, it maximizes your hardware investment.

By eliminating the cooling fan, the design results in fewer moving parts and points of failure.

Order-Matic Partners with Quail Digital

QSR magazine — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 12:15:00 +0000

Order-Matic, provider of sales, marketing, and communications products to the quick-service restaurant sector, is collaborating with U.K. wireless communications specialist Quail Digital.

Order-Matic will offer a comprehensive wireless communications system including Quail Digital’s new, Q-Pro5 lightweight wireless headset, plus lane timers, speaker posts, menuboards, and more.

The streamlined Q-Pro5 all-in-one, drive-thru system weighs just 3.5 ounces (30 percent less than its nearest competitor), giving comfort and ease to users.

Cinnabon to Give Away Free Cinnabon Bites On Tax Day

QSR magazine — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:02:09 +0000

Once again, Cinnabon is rewarding guests during one of the most stressful times of the year with its annual Tax Day Bites! promotion.

“We want to remind people that life needs frosting, especially during hectic times,” says Kat Cole, president of Cinnabon. “Tax Day is the perfect excuse to reward ourselves with a free sweet treat!”