Technology News & Media
FreedomPay, Qu to unify restaurant ordering, payments
April 13, 2023
FreedomPay, a payments provider, and Qu, an order management platform, are partnering to provide a secure, unified dining experience while supporting merchants…
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How customer service, tech help restaurants win
April 11, 2023
Customer service is at the heart of every brand. Consumers expect it, and restaurants strive to create the best experience possible for their customers.
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Last call: Nominate your brand for FastCasual's 2023 Excellence in Food Safety awards
March 30, 2023
As part of the 2023 FastCasual Top 100 Movers & Shakers list, FastCasual and Steritech, a provider of food safety assessments, will honor one brand with…
read nowHungerRush launches all-in-one POS bundles for independent restaurants
March 28, 2023
HungerRush, a cloud software provider for the restaurant industry, has created all-in-one POS bundled offerings for independent restaurant operators faced with…
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2023 Top Tech-Savvy Restaurant Brands
As succeeding in the restaurant business becomes ever more complicated, many operators are turning to technology to overcome today’s challenges. Check out 1…
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How restaurant operators can reduce labor costs and better manage staff shortages
Between supply chain issues, a labor crisis and changing customer expectations, most restaurant owners are dealing with lower margins, higher staff turnover…
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download nowUberall unveils digital revenue assistant with ChatGPT
March 7, 2023
In an effort to help location-based businesses unlock revenue opportunities, Uberall, a digital marketing platform, is integrating artificial intelligence and…
read nowSoci raises $120M to fund AI-powered marketing products
March 7, 2023
Soci Inc., a marketing platform for multi-location brands, has raised $120 million to invest in a line of A.I. marketing products.
read nowFiserv launches delivery optimization solution
March 1, 2023
As businesses juggle the costs and complexities of rising demand for online delivery, Fiserv Inc., a global provider of payments and financial services…
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'Shark Tank' winner Cupbop’s taps Qu as tech stack partner
February 24, 2023
Cupbop, a 46-unit chain that appeared on "Shark Tank," has selected Qu as its full-stack technology partner and is consolidating its omnichannel ordering…
read nowChowly launches Restaurant Control Center
February 22, 2023
Chowly, a restaurant technology company that integrates third-party delivery marketplaces with point-of-sale systems, has launch a Restaurant Control Center…
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Experts explore NFTs, digital innovation, labor shortages, food insecurity needs
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Attendees will become mini experts in all-things NFT, digital innovation, fixing the labor shortages and meeting food insecurity needs. Speakers include Blaine…
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SoundHound develops voice-based ordering
February 17, 2023
SoundHound has entered the digital menu game with its voice-ordering technology harnessing AI to allow customers to make and edit drive-through orders without…
read nowFieldFlex launches to help restaurants cut IT costs
February 16, 2023
Kinettix, a provider of IT field technicians and break-fix dispatches to U.S.-based brands, has launched FieldFlex to give companies the ability to leverage…
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How consistency, technology affects restaurant branding
February 13, 2023
Branding is critical to a restaurant company, but how much is too much? How does a brand create clear branding guidelines and incorporate a strong culture?
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Toast teams up with Google to expand online ordering
February 8, 2023
Toast, an all-in-one digital platform built for restaurants, has integrated with Google to allow its customers to offer online ordering via Google.
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Workshopping what your guest experience is missing
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Big Chicken's Sam Stanovich, Dog Haus' CJ Ramirez and Ovation CEO Zack Oates will help attendees evaluate their customer experiences and provide dozens of…
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Chowly acquires Koala
February 1, 2023
Chowly, a restaurant technology company that integrates third-party delivery marketplaces with point-of-sale systems, has acquired Koala, a digital ordering…
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Nominations open for FastCasual's 2023 Excellence in Food Safety awards
January 31, 2023
Nominations close Feb. 28. Wingstop was the winner of the 2022 Excellence in Food Safety award, and past winners have included Panda Express, Chipotle and…
read nowDeliverect integrates with Toast
January 20, 2023
Deliverect, which manages digital orders for restaurants, has joined the Toast Partner Ecosystem to allow its clients restaurants to manage online orders from…
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