Webinar unveils secret sauce for franchise success: Standardization

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

October 11, 2023

Sam Gerace, CEO of Lineup.ai, and Michael Schatten, VP of operations at fast-casual brand Carrot Express, talk about standardizing operations to increase…

Streamline food truck operations with your cell phone

Traditional point-of-sale and kitchen display systems require extensive spaces and investment. Adding a POS and KDS built for a mobile platform are far better…

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Webinar: How White Castle navigates efficiency through tech

September 22, 2023

In today's fast-paced business landscape, efficiency is paramount, especially for multi-site operations. The integration of technology into these operations…

Five Guys, BurgerFI, Papa Johns execs weighing in: 'Embracing AI without Killing Your Budget'

September 21, 2023

Restaurants of all sizes are exploring the use of artificial intelligence to cut labor costs, reduce errors, improve customer satisfaction and enhance the…

96% of restaurants planning expansion, need help with operational challenges

September 19, 2023

Although operational challenges are tougher than ever, operators still have sights set on growth, according to a Crunchtime research study, which revealed that…

Thanx deploys automated cart abandonment marketing campaigns for restaurants

September 19, 2023

Thanx, a loyalty and digital guest engagement platform for restaurants, has created abandonment marketing automation that recaptures lost revenue from…

Leasecake launches Cakebot: Approachable AI for Lease Management

September 14, 2023

Lease management software provider Leascake has launched Cakebot: Approachable AI for Lease Management. Featuring a Lease chatbot and Lease clause…

Upside refreshes brand, expands into mobile payments

September 13, 2023

Digital marketplace Upside is refreshing its brand identity and is expanding into mobile payment options.

Thanx releases Thanx Stored Value in partnership with Ansa

September 12, 2023

Loyalty and digital guest engagement platform Thanx has launched Thanx Stored Value, which allows consumers to preload funds for future purchases. The brand…

How to motivate franchisees to adhere to standardized processes

September 12, 2023

In the dynamic world of the franchise industry, ensuring that franchise operators adhere to standardized processes is crucial for achieving consistency and…

Table Needs Streamlines Food Truck Operations with All-in-One Food Truck POS System with Built-in Kitchen Disp

Table Needs point of sale (POS) system for food trucks increases sales and improves efficiencies at busy food truck festivals and community events

Webinar explores tools White Castle tapped to revolutionize operations, reduce labor

September 5, 2023

In today's fast-paced business landscape, efficiency is the name of the game. Multi-site operations face unique challenges in streamlining processes and…

ConverseNow intros AI ordering

August 29, 2023

ConverseNow, an AI technology platform for restaurants, has released its latest virtual ordering assistant, powered by OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Bard. With…

SoundHound, ChowNow answering the (restaurant) call

August 29, 2023

SoundHound AI, a provider of voice artificial intelligence, is joining forces with ChowNow, an online ordering and marketing platform, to allow restaurants to…

DoorDash introduces AI, agent-powered voice-ordering solution

August 28, 2023

DoorDash has launched voice-ordering capabilities incorporating AI, building on its model leveraging agents to support restaurant operations. The…

Fast casual execs talk deploying AI when budgets are tight

August 23, 2023

Cutting costs, reducing errors, improving customer satisfaction and enhancing the customer experience are just a few benefits of incorporating artificial…

Webinar: Voice AI helps restaurants drive customer satisfaction, growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

August 15, 2023

In an era marked by rapid technological advancement, the intersection of artificial intelligence and customer-centric strategies has emerged as a pivotal…

SparkPlug joins Toast Partner Ecosystem to incentivize restaurant staff

August 15, 2023

SparkPlug, which incentivizes staff through a gamified system that rewards them for customer engagement, is partnering with Toast, a cloud-based, digital…

Leasecake founder steps down as CEO, takes on CDO role

August 15, 2023

Leasecake, a provider of lease management and lease accounting solutions for the restaurant and retail industries, has promoted Scott Williamson from COO to…

Introducing FastCasual's 2023 Perfect Pitchers

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Founders of Haven Hot Chicken, Mahana Fresh, Pizzawala, Pucci Brothers Fresh Italian and Sankranti Indian Kitchen will take the stage on Oct. 9 to pitch their…