Zenzap helps restaurateurs control IP, communication in house

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

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.

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

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

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…

The Legal Liability of Unmonitored Work Group Chats

There comes a point where the informal chat apps that got your business off the ground become a serious liability, creating legal, HR, and financial risks that…

Your frontline is your superpower. Here’s how to unlock it.

Frontline employees carry your brand every day, yet many feel overlooked and unheard. Learn how empowering them with trust, training, and meaningful feedback…

Blaze Pizza partners with Bikky to unify guest insights

December 16, 2025

Blaze Pizza, the fast-casual chain known for its quick-fire artisanal pizzas, has partnered with customer data platform Bikky to unify its guest insights and…

The Retail Nomad explores the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show

Nick Harbaugh (aka "The Retail Nomad") takes viewers inside the recent Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show in Tampa.

Top 10 Trends in Restaurant Technology

As the restaurant landscape evolves, operators increasingly rely on technology to remain profitable and deliver an outstanding guest experience.

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PAR Technology launches Smart Passes, next era of loyalty engagement

December 11, 2025

PAR Technology Corporation has launched Smart Passes, a wallet-native loyalty solution that transforms Apple and Google Wallet into a real-time, app-free…