The 10-25 Unit Playbook: Scale Without Chaos

Unlock the proven systems top restaurant operators use to scale without chaos. If you’re stuck juggling fires across 10–25 locations, this guide shows you the…

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Las Palapas taps Paytronix for digital overhaul, adds mobile app

February 17, 2026

San Antonio-based Tex-Mex chain Las Palapas is celebrating its 45th anniversary with a digital overhaul, partnering with Paytronix to launch a new mobile app…

bb.q Chicken streamlines operations via Deliverect

February 17, 2026

bb.q Chicken, a Korean fried chicken franchise, has implemented Deliverect's digital ordering and menu management platform across its more than 250 U.S.

Empowering restaurants to thrive: How smart technology is transforming the guest experience and the bottom line

by Fast Casual

Amid modern restaurant challenges lies a powerful opportunity – by embracing innovative technology, restaurants can not only survive but truly thrive.

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The Rewards Wars: Starbucks bets on AI while Panera returns to traditional math

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Panera is moving toward a more traditional, transparent math — replacing "surprises" with a predictable points-per-dollar system. It is about removing the…

Five Guys goes all in on AI

January 28, 2026

Five Guys is doubling down on artificial intelligence, expanding its partnership with SoundHound AI after the burger chain's automated ordering system…

Zenzap helps restaurateurs control IP, communication in house

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Zenzap, a communication app for restaurants, can help operators control intellectual properties and notifications.

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A Restaurant Owner's Guide to Secure Team Communication

Using personal chat apps for work puts your business data at risk. This guide breaks down the challenges of unsecured team communication, the real costs to…

Steak ‘n Shake expands Iowa presence with tech-forward location

January 26, 2026

Ryan Winter expanded his footprint in the Des Moines area with the opening of his second Steak 'n Shake last week at 1045 S.E. Alice's Road. The…

Par acquiring Bridg in $30M deal to unify guest data

January 26, 2026

Par Technology Corp. has reached an agreement to acquire Bridg, an identity resolution and shopper intelligence platform, from Cardlytics Inc. The deal, valued…

Why Your Company Has 40 Group Chats and Nobody Knows What’s Going On

Personal chat apps give you zero control over company data. When employees leave, they take years of business information with them—and removing them takes…

Panera testing points-based loyalty program to boost customization, value

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The shift comes in response to direct feedback from MyPanera members seeking more clarity on how they earn rewards.

How Matt’s Hot Dogs uses music to create the perfect vibe

January 19, 2026

Since founding Seattle-based Matt's Hot Dogs in 1992, Matt Jones has been passionate about staying independent and providing guests with a unique experience.

Oakberry taps Qu’s unified commerce platform to anchor US expansion

January 16, 2026

Oakberry, which serves açaí and smoothies, has selected Qu's unified commerce platform to anchor its aggressive expansion into the United States.

3 tools to help restaurants build efficiency, generate more revenue

See how restaurants can streamline operations with automated labeling, digital task management, and efficient brand fulfillment.

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Riko's Pizza's unique style sets it apart as brand grows on East Coast

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Riko's Pizza's unique thin-crust pizza sets it apart from the heavy competition on the East Coast. The brand is growing and now has 12 locations.

NCR Voyix unveils AI-powered microservices suite for retail, restaurants

January 7, 2026

NCR Voyix Corp. has launched its next-generation portfolio of microservices-based applications, marking a definitive shift in its software modernization…

Farmer’s Fridge capitalizes on infrastructure law to scale airport presence

January 5, 2026

The final $1 billion installment of the Biden-Harris administration's Airport Terminal Program is hitting U.S. airports this year, creating a significant…

Speaker Spotlight: Chris Demery, CTO of Blaze Pizza

Chris Demery, CTO of Blaze Pizza, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at the Restaurant Franchising …

Visibility Is Security: The Compliance Risk of Internal Team Communication

Your biggest security risk isn't external - it's your internal communication. Discover how using personal chat apps for work creates massive compliance risk…