Webinar unveils secret sauce for franchise success: Standardization

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

October 11, 2023

Sam Gerace, CEO of Lineup.ai, and Michael Schatten, VP of operations at fast-casual brand Carrot Express, talk about standardizing operations to increase…

Scooter's Coffee exec: 'The whole point of innovation is growth'

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Nathan Lester, senior director, drive-thru innovations for Scooter’s Coffee, spoke about pairing innovation and growth during the keynote address kicking off…

The Ultimate Multifunctional Printer: The MC-Label3

Compatible with various media types, including die-cut labels, permanent linerless labels, and receipt paper, the mC-Label3 goes beyond conventional label…

Smashburger, Woworks, Craveworthy leaders revealing menu optimization tips

October 5, 2023

Optimizing menus across channels is one of the most important tools restaurants have when it comes to increasing customer satisfaction. Happy customers equal…

How to Motivate Franchise Operators to Follow Standardized Processes (and Why You Should)

Leave with a better understanding of key areas where consistency is king in the restaurant industry, and gain some helpful tips for implementing repeatable…

Presented by FastCasual.com

Chipotle testing digital makeline

October 3, 2023

Three months after unveiling the Autocado, an avocado-processing cobotic prototype that cuts, cores and peels avocados, Chipotle Mexican Grill announced that…

Olo taps SoundHound to allow voice orders at restaurants

September 29, 2023

Restaurants using Olo Connect will be able to process voice orders placed at an in-store kiosk, drive-thru or over the phone using artificial intelligence…

How White Castle, Clutch Coffee fixing drive-thru issues

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

With emerging technologies, including AI, changing the look and feel of the drive-thru experience, operators are future-proofing their operations

Tax Law Shifts In Quebec: A Guide For Bars And Restaurants

This guide will empower you to navigate Quebec’s Web-SRM and new tax law for Canadian bars and restaurants with confidence.

Sweetgreen expands loyalty app offerings

September 26, 2023

Los Angeles-based Sweetgreen is adding a feature to its Sweetpass loyalty program allowing fans to receive exclusive offers and redeem rewards in-store.

Birdcall expands in Phoenix, offers self-serve kiosks

September 26, 2023

Birdcall, a chicken QSR with 13 locations in Colorado, Arizona and Texas that offers self-order kiosks, recently opened a second Arizona location in Phoenix at…

District Taco enhances loyalty app

September 25, 2023

Washington D.C-based District Taco has launched District Taco Rewards offering customers a tier-based rewards experience with incremental benefits. Users are…

Streamline food truck operations with your cell phone

Traditional point-of-sale and kitchen display systems require extensive spaces and investment. Adding a POS and KDS built for a mobile platform are far better…

Presented by FoodTruckOperator.com

Webinar: How White Castle navigates efficiency through tech

September 22, 2023

In today's fast-paced business landscape, efficiency is paramount, especially for multi-site operations. The integration of technology into these operations…

The Power Of VARs: A Candid Conversation With POSGuys.Com

Colton Kaltenfeldt from POS Guys offers insights into the advantages of working with a VAR that benefit businesses in the long run.

Five Guys, BurgerFI, Papa Johns execs weighing in: 'Embracing AI without Killing Your Budget'

September 21, 2023

Restaurants of all sizes are exploring the use of artificial intelligence to cut labor costs, reduce errors, improve customer satisfaction and enhance the…

Gordon Food Service Canada names Toast preferred POS partner

September 20, 2023

Gordon Food Service, a Wyoming, Michigan-based warehouse foodservice distributor, has named Toast Inc., provider of a digital platform built for restaurants…

Panera adds 1 swipe pay to app

September 20, 2023

Panera Bread has added "Crunch Time" (one-swipe) ordering to its app to help busy customers quickly place orders. Designed for MyPanera members on the Panera…

96% of restaurants planning expansion, need help with operational challenges

September 19, 2023

Although operational challenges are tougher than ever, operators still have sights set on growth, according to a Crunchtime research study, which revealed that…

Thanx deploys automated cart abandonment marketing campaigns for restaurants

September 19, 2023

Thanx, a loyalty and digital guest engagement platform for restaurants, has created abandonment marketing automation that recaptures lost revenue from…