Technology News – Page 44
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NewsYO! introduces iPad payments
YO! Sushi, the Quilvest-backed group, is in the process of introducing a system that allows customers to order and pay via iPads
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NewsH+H trials integrated digital payments
Harris + Hoole, the Tesco-backed coffee chain, is trialling an integrated digital payment system in a number of its stores
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Warning over 'digital cynicism'
F&B operators need to ensure that the benefit of new technology for customers is clear to them in an era of “digital cynicism”, a leading brand design expert has told the Allegra Restaurant Leaders Summit 2014
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Star Pubs & Bars launches social media support programme
Star Pubs & Bars, the Heineken-owned leased pub operator, has launched a social media support programme to help its lessees promote their businesses
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NewsM&B launches website ‘Escape to the Pub’
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) is to launch a new website ‘Escape to the Pub’ to highlight the strength of the country pub sector and its relevant brands
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NewsZonal collects family business of the year award
Zonal Retail Data Systems, the Edinburgh-based leading EPoS provider to the hospitality industry, won Family Business of the Year at this year’s Scottish Business Awards
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Hospitality training updated for tablets
Skillsoft, the elearning solutions provider, has updated its cloud platform to modernise its MindLeaders and other hospitality training programmes to make them compatible with mobile and tablet devices
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Twitter to launch Restaurant Week to promote UK foodservice
Twitter is to launch its own Restaurant Week, inviting restaurants to register and then tweet behind-the-scenes insights, as it looks to promote the UK foodservice sector
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Orchid online bookings reach 2,000 in first month
Orchid has said 2,000 online reservations, producing 10,000 covers, were made in the first month since it launched an online booking system for almost all its pubs
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Eagle Eye raises £6m after announcing IPO
Digital loyalty company Eagle Eye, which works with hospitality and food service groups including Mitchells and Butlers, Gondola Group, Tragus and Greggs, has raised £6m after announcing its £33m flotation on AIM
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NewsNew generation Costa Express is launched
An evolved version of Costa Express that owner Whitbread says will “revolutionise the self-serve experience” has been launched
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NewsJust Eat shares debut at 260p
Just Eat, the on-line takeaway platform, has announced that shares will trade at 260p each, the top end of the price range, as it makes its debut on the London Stock Exchange today
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BHA promotes app for visually impaired customers
The British Hospitality Association (BHA) is offering a 15% discount to members on an app that helps visually impaired people access restaurant menus
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NewsDomino’s collects digital award
Domino’s has been awarded the ‘Best Digital Activation’ award for its digitally sponsorship of the X Factor
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NewsEnterprise Inns to rollout on-line ordering
Enterprise Inns, the tenanted and leased pub company, plans to introduce an on-line ordering system for publicans across its estate, M&C Report has learnt
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M&B appoints new IT chief
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has appointed Tony Bentham as its new as director of business change and technology replacing Martin Taylor who has left the business
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McDonald’s ramps up digital credentials
McDonald’s has ramped up its digital expertise by hiring former Facebook client partner Lex Bradshaw-Zanger as its first European digital chief
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NewsZonal turnover grows 14.2% in 'transformational' year
Zonal Retail Data Systems saw its turnover grow 14.2% to reach £41.3m in what it called a “truly transformational year” to 30 June 2013, during which it secured contracts with major operators including Mitchells & Butlers
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NewsWagamama and GBK embrace mobile payment
Wagamama and Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) have joined Prezzo in introducing new mobile payment technology via the PayPal smartphone app to the whole of their estates
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Eagle Eye plans flotation
Digital loyalty company Eagle Eye, which works with hospitality and food service groups including Mitchells and Butlers, Gondola Group, Tragus and Greggs, has announced its intention to float on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM).