Restaurant Pandemic News – A Wrap – Nation’s Restaurant News February 2021

By | February 22, 2021

We like our subscription to Nation’s Restaurant News and their magazine. We recommend it.

In this month a couple of things:

Data Snapshot is very nice.

Restaurant data

Nice breakout by Dataessential on ghost kitchens but also on the top methods for getting food-to-go.

And the three words trending in food marketing are…

pent up demand

This is a nice shot of new walk-up by Applebees

Applebees walk-up

Applebees walk-up

Finally a couple of picture. We had not seen the Schlotskys.

 

 

 

Author: Retail Systems

Craig Allen Keefner is an influential figure in the self-service technology industry, best known for his leadership in kiosks, digital signage, and retail automation. Based in Denver, Colorado, Keefner has managed the Kiosk Industry Group (Kiosk Manufacturer Association) since 2014, supporting self-service professionals and overseeing projects in kiosks, point-of-sale systems, thin client technology, and related fields.​ Over his career, Keefner has served in various executive and managerial roles—including as owner and CEO of pioneering kiosk and retail tech companies, as well as managing key industry websites such as kioskindustry.org and thinclient.org. His experience also includes significant contributions to the deployment and advancement of interactive technology in healthcare, retail, and smart cities.​ Keefner holds a BA from the University of Tulsa and has earned credentials in electronics and technology from institutions like the Missouri Institute of Technology and DeVry. Often recognized as “Mr. Kiosk,” he is noted for his expertise, industry advocacy, and innovation in digital self-service solutions