Jolt launches digital communication tool

November 18, 2021

Jolt Software, a digital food safety and operations execution software company, has launched Jolt Communication Manager, according to a press release.

Toast offering upgrades to help restaurants better manage employees, third-party orders

November 18, 2021

Toast, an all-in-one platform built for restaurants, has created a suite of products to help restaurants retain employees, access sales more quickly and manage…

Thanx releases Loyalty 3.0 platform features

November 9, 2021

Thanx, a guest engagement and retention platform for brick-and-mortar retailers, is launching several capabilities ahead of its upcoming Loyalty 3.0 reveal in…

REEF acquires Dubai-based virtual kitchen company

November 8, 2021

REEF, an operator of delivery kitchens, logistics and proximity hubs in North America, has acquired Dubai-based iKcon Restaurant LLC, marking Reef's first…

Qu announces partnership with QTiQ

November 5, 2021

DTiQ, a cloud-based software for restaurant operations management, is partnering and integrating with Qu, a unified commerce platform.

What to ask vendors when it comes to restaurant data technology

Restaurant technology is more complicated than ever, with restaurant operators having to decide on tech from cloud-based storage options to integrated POS…

ItsaCheckmate integrates with Square for Restaurants

November 3, 2021

ItsaCheckmate has integrated with Square for Restaurants, enabling operations teams to streamline administrative tasks and better manage UberEats, DoorDash…

Smashburger, Teriyaki Madness leaders talk AI, customer engagement strategies

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Leaders from Zunzi’s, Smashburger and Teriyaki Madness shared insight and best practices when it comes to building customer-focused marketing campaigns during…

#QSRNext kicking off with QSR State of the Industry

November 1, 2021

#QSRNext, a virtual talk show hosted by QSRWeb and Leasecake, is going live Nov. 9 but will kick off with a pre-show countdown featuring a "QSR State of the…

Online training academy helping restaurateurs climb career ladder

October 28, 2021

Nearly half of hospitality professionals want more training and professional development opportunities, according to data from the 2020 State of Restaurant…

Has the point of sale become analog in the digitized restaurant industry?

by Chris Lybeer — Chief Strategy Officer, Revel Systems

POS systems are no longer all that is needed to complete a transaction. Chris Lybeer, chief strategy officer for Revel Systems, explains how restaurants must…

5 kitchen trends shaping restaurants' future

Scott Heim, divisional president of  Evo Inc. reveals five kitchen trends shaping restaurants' future.

Patrons who opt-in to text marketing spend more

October 22, 2021

Text message marketing subscribers visit restaurants 44% more frequently than non-subscribers, and once a consumer joins a restaurant's text messaging program…

Checkers & Rally's, Focus Brands execs talk tech at 1-day QSR event

Jason Carrigan, vice president of marketing and digital technology at Focus Brands and Minh Le, chief Information officer at Checkers & Rally’s, will discuss…

Olo to acquire Wisely

October 22, 2021

Olo Inc., an on-demand commerce platform, will acquire Wisely Inc., a customer intelligence and engagement platform that enables restaurant brands to…

Fast casual leaders: Off-premise dining more important than ever

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Three restaurant executives discussed the rise of off-premise dining during the COVID-19 pandemic at the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit in Charlotte…

How technology helps brands save money, drive efficiency

October 14, 2021

Restaurant brands often don't understand how IT can help them improve their bottom line.

Lunchbox launches website as part of rebranding

October 5, 2021

Lunchbox, a next-gen online ordering platform for restaurants, has unveiled a updated logo, visual identity, and website, according to a company press release.

White Castle, Brooklyn Dumpling Shop to discuss contactless service at one-day virtual event

Susan Carroll-Boser, vice president of technology at White Castle, and Stratis Morfogen, co-founder of Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, will discuss contactless service…

Touchless vending and coffee service machines: Success beyond COVID?

September 29, 2021

The customer demand for contactless interaction continues to expand due to the coronavirus pandemic. Thankfully, a number of self-service equipment…