The era of ‘artainment’ unfolds

by Kevin Williams

The next phase of out-of-home entertainment addresses the needs of a highly sophisticated audience, which has access from home to the widest possible selection…

China takes the lead in amusement reinvestment

by Kevin Williams

The 2021 Asia Amusements & Attractions Expo marked the largest amusement industry event, revealing numerous trends that will impact the West.

9 tips for successful delivery drivers

by Richard Traylor — Writer, WebstaurantStore

As food delivery has become more popular with consumers, delivery drivers are in high demand. Following are nine suggestions for succeeding in this expanding…

VR hardware chases expanding market demand

by Kevin Williams

The VR community has progressed into a two-tier market, split between 'Casual VR' for the B2C and 'Serious VR' for B2B approaches.

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!"