How restaurants can stay ahead of the tech curve

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Brand leaders discussed the utilization of tech in their restaurants at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver.

Wow Bao leveling up customer engagement via Superorder

August 27, 2024

Chicago-based-Wow Bao, a fast casual Asian restaurant concept serving food from over 700 virtual locations, has tapped Superorder, an AI-powered reputation and…

Wow Bao now available in Meijer, Giant Food stores

June 17, 2024

Wow Bao has partnered with grocers Meijer and Ahold Delhaize to offer its frozen food offerings in Michigan-based Meijer stores and at Hannaford, Giant Company…

Wow Bao taps Lunchbox for mobile app upgrade

April 30, 2024

Chicago-based Wow Bao has unveiled a mobile app, with a fresh interface and all-in-one navigation, created by Lunchbox, allowing guests to order delivery…

Wow Bao launches virtual experience on Roblox

April 10, 2024

Wow Bao is now available on the online game platform, Roblox, thanks to the integration of the Chicago-based Hot Buns Club rewards program in the metaverse.

Wow Bao opens 7th airport location

November 7, 2023

Chicago-based Wow Bao has debuted at the Salt Lake City International Airport in partnership with OHM Concession Group.

Wow Bao doubling down on Walmart partnership

August 14, 2023

After maintaining an e-commerce relationship the Walmart for the past year, Chicago-based Wow Bao is expanding its nationwide presence with the retail giant's…

Wow Bao's Hot Buns Club accepting members

May 17, 2023

Chicago-based Wow Bao is doubling down on its web3 strategy, launching Digital CollectaBaos to enhance its points-based Bao Bucks loyalty program.

Wow Bao amps up US grocery presence

March 2, 2023

Wow Bao has expanded its nationwide grocery presence with Hissho Sushi, which has over 2,000 sushi counters, serving sushi inside grocery stores. Wow Bao's…

3 restaurant tech trends with staying power in 2023

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Executives from Chipotle, Jersey Mike's, Big Chicken, Modern Market, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Focus Brands and Garden Catering reveal the technologies they deem…

Fast Casual accepting 2023 Top 100 nominations

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Nominations close Feb. 1

Wow Bao enters the metaverse

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

November 2, 2022

Chicago-based Wow Bao, a fast casual brand available in over 200 locations, is entering the metaverse, announcing Wednesday that it is offering an NFT-based…

Lettuce Entertain You taps DoorDash to enhance online ordering

August 16, 2022

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, which owns Wow Bao, has launched Storefront, DoorDash's online ordering platform, to create a first-party online ordering…

Wow Bao to deploy Just Baked hot food kiosks

July 12, 2022

Wow Bao, a fast casual concept based in Chicago that has offered self-serve kiosks since 2009, will deploy Automated Retail Technologies' Just Baked Hot Food…

WOW Bao CEO accepts Top 100 Award

Chicago-based Wow Bao has topped the 2022 list of Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers, making history as the first brand to ever win the honor twice. It…

Wow Bao wins big at 2022 Fast Casual Top 100 Gala

May 23, 2022

Chicago-based Wow Bao has topped the 2022 list of Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers, making history as the first brand to ever win the honor twice. It…

Wow Bao launches virtual kitchen rewards program

May 19, 2022

Wow Bao, based in Chicago, is rolling out a national rewards program for its virtual kitchens. Bao Bucks, powered by Paytronix Systems Inc., will provide Wow…

Wow Bao leader talks career growth, how ghost kitchens can drive success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Wow Bao CEO Geoff Alexander kicked off the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Nashville, Tennessee, being held March 30 through April 1, with a…

Wow Bao creates menu for plant-based concept

March 7, 2022

Several industry leaders have come together to launch a plant-based protein brand — Skinny Butcher — in both retail and virtual restaurants.

Wow Bao ghosting Canada

February 11, 2022

Chicago-based Wow Bao has entered Canada thanks to a partnership with Ghost Kitchen Brands.