How Genghis Grill rolled out virtual concept in 2 months

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Genghis Grill has rolled out a virtual concept — Stir Fry Chef.

Report: Digital did a 'real number' on restaurants last year

June 3, 2021

By now every restaurateur is aware 2020 was restaurant tech's big year, but what many may not fully realize is just how big last year was for restaurants that…

The business case for avatars

June 2, 2021

Will avatars be the next game changer for the highly competitive retail, foodservice, banking, health care and hospitality industries?

Webinar: Why your POS isn’t just for cashiers anymore

June 2, 2021

Gone are the days when point-of-sale systems were only being used at the restaurant cash register. Diners are already using them to access menus, order and pay…

C3 inks $100M Saudi Arabian deal

June 1, 2021

C3, a food tech platform operating ghost kitchens, will introduce Saudi Arabia to 40 restaurant brands via a $100 million deal with the country's investment…

Design Tips for Online Ordering Sites

Learn more about how DineEngine can leverage proper design techniques that will provide a higher ROI and better guest/staff experiences.

SpotOn Raises $125M

May 27, 2021

SpotOn, a software and payments company, has raised $125 million in Series D funding, increasing its valuation to $1.875 billion. Andreessen Horowitz, a…

Taco Bell, Pizza Hut , KFC parent moves to buy Dragontail tech/AI provider for $72.4M

May 27, 2021

Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut parent, Yum! Brands Inc., has completed a binding agreement to acquire the Australian-based foodservice tech provider, Dragontail…

Danny Meyer-affiliated company invests in 7Shifts

May 25, 2021

The growth equity fund affiliated with Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality — Enlightened Hospitality Investments (EHI) — was the lead investor of $21.…

Mountain Mike's climbs to new digital heights with app, rewards program

May 25, 2021

Mountain Mike's Pizza has launched its Mountain Rewards program and revamped mobile app that the brand said offers diners a chance at personalized rewards and…

Freddy's taps Amazon's machine learning to analyze data, drive sales

by Vanessa Montalbano

May 25, 2021

Wichita-based Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers implemented a machine-learning program via Amazon to gather insights and maximize sales.

SpotOn named 'tech partner' for Georgia Restaurant Association

May 24, 2021

The Georgia Restaurant Association has tapped SpotOn, a provider of restaurant management systems and small business technology, as its "preferred technology."

DiBella’s Subs upgrades back-office system

May 20, 2021

DiBella's Subs, a 43-unit chain based in Rochester, New York, has upgraded its back-office system in all locations by partnering with ParTech Inc., a wholly…

Panera doubling down on dual customer experience

May 20, 2021

Panera is unveiling its next-generation Panera bakery-cafe restaurant design in November in Ballwin, Missouri. Although it features more digital service…

Customers ready to dine at mobile-savvy restaurants

May 19, 2021

About 71% of U.S. diners are ready to eat out again and 42% feel comfortable being seated indoors, according to a study published Wednesday by Oracle Food and…

Cowboy Chicken enhances mobile app

May 18, 2021

Dallas-based Cowboy Chicken has enhanced its mobile app, which first made its debut in 2017. The update includes a new design as well as a loyalty program with…

Gimbal Launches Frictionless Pickup for Brands Without a Mobile App

On-the-Way web app reduces implementation of pickup solutions to minutes

A frank talk with Yum's recently retired CEO enthralls in 'Rebounding on Steroids' webinar

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Greg Creed led the QSR powerhouse, Yum Brands, for five years and developed some very definite views on what works and what doesn't when it comes to restaurant…

Multi-Unit Restaurant Brands Save Time and Money with Network Standardization

Networks are the backbone of the modern restaurant, and keeping them resilient and consistent can be easier with the services of an expert.

PDQ launches app, mobile loyalty program

May 13, 2021

Tampa-based PDQ has launched its first loyalty program — MyPDQ Points — at all 58 locations. Powered by ots new MyPDQ App, guests may customize and save their…