Mobile marketing strategies for success

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

Social marketing is critically important for foodservice businesses today, but there's more to do than just having a Facebook presence. A multi-faceted mobile…

VR rides a host of post-pandemic sports and entertainment trends

Virtual reality's awakening from its pandemic hibernation continues at an explosive pace, driven on several different fronts.

Mini-golf explodes as a social entertainment platform

by Kevin Williams

Gamified miniature golf has taken center stage in the social entertainment sector.

Onboarding new hires? An opportune time for an underused loss prevention tool

by Mark Manney — Founder/CEO, Loss Prevention Results Inc.

Many convenience services operators are calling back employees or hiring new ones, if they can find them, as the pandemic restrictions ease.

Skill gaming revives, tapping both casino and arcade influences

by Kevin Williams

In response to a 30% decline in casino winnings, some hope familiarity of the arcade-style gaming presentation will drive business and usher in a new…

10 robots automating restaurant operations

by Chen Feller

The automation revolution has begun in the restaurant industry.

Time to add a physical restaurant? 9 start-up costs to consider

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

A number of convenience operators have expanded their business by opening a physical restaurant. Before making this investment, an operator needs to know the…

Projection versatility drives mid-size entertainment venues

by Kevin Williams

Immersive technology is needed to meet the needs of consumers longing to be entertained in smaller spaces following the pandemic. Technology providers rise to…

8 tips for starting a catering business

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

A catering business can be an ideal expansion as it can create another revenue channel as well as an opportunity to grow the customer base. But there are…

New strategies boost demand for crypto ATMs

by Akshita Pacholi

As more people use cryptocurrencies, cryptocurrency ATMs offer a hassle-free way to exchange cryptocurrencies. Crypto ATM market players are focusing on…

Loss prevention synergy: training, technology, tools, tactics

by Mark Manney — Founder/CEO, Loss Prevention Results Inc.

Vending theft prevention consists of four elements that work together: training, technologies, tools and tactics.

Mixed use leisure entertainment: a logical progression

by Kevin Williams

A new generation of entertainment facility businesses is taking advantage of available retail venues for larger entertainment spaces.

2 food cost myths hamstringing convenience foodservice recovery

by David Scott Peters

Most convenience services operators are quick to attribute high food cost to price changes, and then there is the Internet doling out wrong information, like…

Arcade entertainment’s rotating obsession continues

by Kevin Williams

The fascination with intense and dynamic motion simulation continues, with a host of players entering the market.

Top 5 reasons to use thermal paper for printing

by Jamie Thorsa — Content Writter, Graphic Tickets & System

Today, everyone has made debit and credit cards their preferred payment mediums. Thus, businesses have to have the ability to process and accept electronic…

Key control holds key to controlling vending theft

by Mark Manney — Founder/CEO, Loss Prevention Results Inc.

A common denominator across the industry is the total lack of structured and disciplined key audit, documentation and control. "It's the keys stupid!"

Recovery drives versatile VR entertainment formats

by Kevin Williams

An audience that has been in enforced isolation is now more than hungry to socialize once again, and marketing, promotional and entertainment live events will…

How to launch a meal kit delivery business

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

Convenience services operators striving to stay in business during the pandemic are being creative and expanding their options. One strategy is establishing a…

Mobile VR gains clout for post-pandemic entertainment

by Kevin Williams

VR and simulator attractions in a mobile or containerized package is not new, but developments in this field of entertainment are accelerating in the…

Loss prevention case study: 2nd shift driver confesses to stealing $5k in 5 months

by Mark Manney — Founder/CEO, Loss Prevention Results Inc.

A route driver considered to be a model employee was able to steal cash on a regular basis because of insufficient supervision.