How transformational leadership sparks growth, loyalty in the modern workplace

by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker

Transformational leadership elevates the modern workplace by inspiring employees through purpose, vision and personal connection, which ultimately fosters…

Chipotle offering 'Chip-or-Treat' perks

October 24, 2025

Chipotle is also leveraging digital ordering to introduce Build-Your-Own Chipotle, a digital-exclusive family meal. The customizable spread is designed to…

Einstein Bros growing Houston presence

October 24, 2025

Baker Katz, a Houston-based commercial real estate brokerage firm, has executed seven commercial leases on behalf of Einstein Bros. Bagels, strengthening the…

Qu Digital (Online Ordering)

Qu’s mobile-first online ordering solution is specifically designed for Quick Service and Fast Casual restaurants. It guides guests confidently through the…

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Kiosk

Kiosk your way with Qu’s unified kiosk options that delight staff and guests. dual-purpose POS + Kiosk solution pivots to be cashier or guest-facing in…

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Third-Party Ordering (3PD)

Our unified platform eliminates tablet clutter and manual entry while delivering real-time integration across all delivery partners. The result? Restaurants…

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Qu Order Status

With customizable branding, multilingual support, and real-time synchronization, Qu Order Status is the mission-critical tool that turns kitchen confusion into…

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Point of Sale (POS)

Unlike competitors’ systems that require workarounds, Qu’s unified platform connects your entire operation from a single foundation. This means faster service…

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Kitchen Display System (KDS)

Qu’s Kitchen Display System is a modern, sleek solution that shapes your back-of-house operations into a synchronized, high-performance engine. With orders…

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Qu Notify

Qu Notify empowers restaurant operators with real-time sales and labor data, predictive analytics, and customizable alerts delivered seamlessly to iPhone or…

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SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen hires former Starbucks, Chipotle leaders

October 23, 2025

SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen, a Washington, D.C.-based fast casual chain, announced a significant expansion of its c-suite and executive team today, welcoming…

Marketing experts weigh in: Winning Gen Z, millennials in uncertain times

Kayla Dillon, fractional CMO of Common Table Services, and Shoshannah DiDomenico, senior marketing manager of Scooter's Coffee, discuss winning Gen Z and…

6 Top Slack Alternatives

Restaurant teams need an intuitive, simple work chat that you don't need to be tech-savvy to use. If you’re looking for a Slack alternative that’s actually…

The Hidden Risk of Sharing Phone Numbers in Your Restaurant's Group Chat

Sharing personal numbers exposes team members to harassment, blurs professional lines, and creates major legal risks. Discover how to protect your staff and…

Honeygrow opening 4 Jersey locations

October 22, 2025

Honeygrow, specializing in customizable stir-fries, salads and honeybars, is expanding its New Jersey footprint with the signing of five leases, bringing its…

Smoothie King reports accelerated Q3 growth, menu innovation

October 22, 2025

Smoothie King reported strong growth and strategic menu expansion in the third quarter of 2025. It secured 32 store commitments in Q3, including multi-unit…

Why closing pickup-only stores is not a 'retreat' for Starbucks

by craig miller — Partner, DIA Equity Partners

The company recognized that convenience without connection risks eroding the brand's differentiated value and hard-earned loyalty. By 2026, all 80 to 9…

The expert advantage: unlock the power of your growth

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

Investing in the right external and internal experts is crucial for business leaders, not just for accelerating growth but also for building wealth and…

Starbucks pilots assistant manager role

October 22, 2025

Starbucks is making a significant investment in store-level leadership with a pilot program for a dedicated assistant store manager role in North America…

AI at the Edge, in the Cloud, or Both?

The future of AI isn’t Edge vs Cloud computing—it’s the combination. Discover how a hybrid model delivers speed, stability, and smarts.