Restaurants a big winner on Black Friday weekend

December 2, 2022

Consumers in the U.S. spent 23% more at restaurants during the Black Friday Weekend in late November compared to 2021, and the spend spike beat out spend on…

Costa Vida SynergySuite Case Study

Costa Vida needed a restaurant management system that gave them easy reporting and faster inventory, while having the capability to handle raw food SKUs that…

Presented by SynergySuite

How former Wall Streeter created a 25-unit smoothie brand

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Baya Bar has 25 locations and will double nationally over the next 18 months.

5 Strategies to Optimize Your Customers' Online Ordering Experience

Build customer loyalty and strengthen your brand by creating a mobile-first, easy-to-navigate online ordering experience

Presented by SpeedLine Solutions

Implementing Self-Service Kiosks: What’s on the Horizon

The role of in-person dining interactions is changing drastically. Kiosks are likely to play a major role in those changes.

Presented by KioskMarketplace.com

How The POS Can Help Retailers Prepare For The Holidays

The right technology can help short-staffed retailers survive the holiday season and thrive in it. After all, making a positive, lasting impression on shoppers…

Quiznos Sub SynergySuite Case Study

Learn how Quiznos was able to reduce labor costs and food costs by as much as 4% by utilizing SynergySuite’s back-of-house modules.

Presented by SynergySuite

Fast food workers protest effort to repeal labor council in California

November 16, 2022

Fast food employees in Sacramento and other California regions are protesting big brand QSR efforts to repeal a law creating a state-run labor council that…

Taco Bell Cantina, Arby's franchisee talks innovation at #QSRNext event

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

S.G. Ellison, president of Diversified Restaurant Group, a Taco Bell and Arby's franchisee, spoke about how both companies innovate at the #QSRNext event…

Shipley Do-Nuts SynergySuite Case Study

Shipley Do-Nuts is booming. Learn how SynergySuite has helped Shipley manage its growth and coordinate operations and data among company shops and franchisees.

Presented by SynergySuite

20 Fast Casual Brands to Watch in 2023

After reviewing the nominees, a panel of judges narrowed down the applicants by looking at their use of technology, menu innovation and future growth plans. We…

Presented by FastCasual.com

Conquer Your Omnichannel Strategy With Cloud-Based Solutions

Omnichannel ordering options are an expectation, not an exception. Consumers have become accustomed to patronizing their favorite brands from multiple…

Skykit Joins the Datadog Marketplace

Skykit, a leader in digital signage and workplace experience solutions, announced today a new integration with Datadog, Inc. (NASDAQ: DDOG), the monitoring and…

Vitamix and Smoothie King – The Perfect Blend

A long-standing partnership between a smoothie franchise and a provider of commercial blenders has proven to be a driver of growth for both companies.

SaaS & More: Different Business Models For Software Developers

SaaS, HaaS, and On-Premises: Different Go-to-Market Models for Software Developers and ISVs

Ovation secures $2M funding round

September 28, 2022

Ovation, a guest feedback platform, has secured a $2 million dollar funding round led by York IE with additional investment from Branded Strategic Hospitality.

How subscription services, loyalty programs encourage repeat business

September 27, 2022

It's been a rough two-and-a-half years for the restaurant industry since the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, there are ways to increase business and…

Taco Bell, Arby's franchisee exec to open #QSRNext's keynote

September 26, 2022

Recognizing that QSR leaders needed a convenient way to exchange ideas, tips and advice with one another, Networld Media group — the publishers of QSRWeb.com…

Leveraging Reviews and Sentiment Data to Build a Better Customer Experience

Your customers’ reviews are telling you exactly what they want. They’re your go-to source of information on how your customer experience (CX) stacks up. Review…

Presented by FastCasual.com

The Many Benefits Of The Star Empower Program

The Star Empower Program helps channel partners boost profit while offering top-of-the-line POS solutions for today’s market.