POS

Mobile POS Systems
I think this article; and the technology it talks about. Why haven't we seen this sooner, since the whole world seems to be mobile nowa days. These mobile POS systems are going to be great for large chains, and some fast food establishments. I hope that the 'on-site' venues find someway to use this technology as well.

Cooking with Magnets

To us an induction burner really is not new but out in the world a lot of people dont know what it is. This article explains what an induction burner is and how it can save money in a restaurant. If more restaurants start using more of these they will be using a lot less energy.

http://gizmodo.com/5348493/cooking-with-magnets-an-intro-to-induction

New London Restaurant Has Interactive Touch Tables With eMenus and Digital Tablecloths

This article is about a restaurant in London that has touch table eMenus and digital tablecloths. The tables function by use overhead projectors and touch panels on the tables to display things like menus. It also allows you to change the tablecloths to what you like. It also talks about how you can play games on it well you’re waiting for your food and how you can order a taxi for a ride. This article is great and shows how fast technology is and how restaurants are taking advantage of it.

http://gizmodo.com/5060844/new-london-restaurant-has-interactive-touch-tables-with-emenus-and-digital-tablecloths

Chipotle uses Tech to help open new location in 2010

Chipotle is using a new concept kitchen that has reduced the size of its kitchens. This will help the chain enter smaller markets (stores) and make a more speedy store opening process.
http://www.nrn.com/article.aspx?id=378086

New app for Pizza Hut reaches a one million dollar sale

The article I chose was “Pizza Hut iPhone App Reaches One Million Dollar Sales Milestone”. This article was posted in October 29, 2009 and it is about how pizza hut is the first pizza chain to create an app that can be used on your iPhone and iPod touch. It gives you a creative way to order your pizza by actually choosing the size of your pizza by dragging your finger. If you place too many toppings on the pizza it explodes all over the screen. It also talks about how the Pizza Hut app has won two MMA awards. It also offers you a game to play well you are waiting for your order to be delivered. This is a great article on how chain restaurants are using technology to their advantage.

http://www.restaurantnewsresource.com/article41951Pizza_Hut_iPhone_App_Reaches_One_Million_Dollar_Sales_Milestone.html

http://gizmodo.com/5366650/starbucks-app-uses-your-iphone-to-pay-for-lattes

this could be the next thing in fast food..Iphone apps are becoming more popular and making things more convenient for customers. what do you think?