3 restaurant tech trends with staying power in 2023

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Executives from Chipotle, Jersey Mike's, Big Chicken, Modern Market, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Focus Brands and Garden Catering reveal the technologies they deem…

Chowly acquires Koala

February 1, 2023

Chowly, a restaurant technology company that integrates third-party delivery marketplaces with point-of-sale systems, has acquired Koala, a digital ordering…

Kura Sushi partners with anime series for swag

February 1, 2023

Kura Sushi USA, a technology-enabled restaurant concept serving Japanese cuisine through a revolving sushi service model, is elevating the prizes in its…

Joella’s Hot Chicken elevating CX with Tattle

January 31, 2023

Louisville-based Joella's Hot Chicken, which has 14 locations, and Southern Classic Chicken, an 18-unit chain founded in Louisiana, have tapped Tattle, a…

Newk's embraces voice AI

January 26, 2023

After testing a voice AI ordering system in its corporate stores to operate the phone channel, Newk's Eatery is rolling out the technology to all 100 of its…

What Is Artificial Intelligence, And How Does It Impact Your Point-Of-Sale?

AI has become increasingly engrained in the modern technology we use every day, from our smartphones to our point-of-sale (POS) systems. Incorporating AI POS…

How to build brand momentum, strong culture

January 20, 2023

Building a top-notch brand is key to any restaurant's success. Customers relate to a brand, and it affects how they feel about they experience they have when…

Pizza Brands to Watch in 2023

We are honored to introduce the 2023 class of “Pizza Brands to Watch” and we look forward to finding out who makes future lists.

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Deliverect integrates with Toast

January 20, 2023

Deliverect, which manages digital orders for restaurants, has joined the Toast Partner Ecosystem to allow its clients restaurants to manage online orders from…

Starbird achieves 4th consecutive year of 25% same-store sales growth

January 20, 2023

Starbird has achieved its fourth consecutive year of more than 25% same-store sales growth. Since the start of the year, the California-based chain has added…

PreciTaste launches AI hub to help mid-sized restaurants streamline operations

January 17, 2023

PreciTaste, a provider of smart software automation for restaurant operations management, is launching a line of off-the-shelf products — Prep Assistant…

A Tale of Two McDonald’s: How Different Locations Impact Visitor Patterns

To understand more about the impacts of location, Near looked in depth at the two most popular McDonald’s for Javits Conference Center visitors. We looked into…

Huey Magoo's elevates POS system

January 13, 2023

Florida-based Huey Magoo's has tapped Qu to power the POS system at its 40-plus restaurants in seven states

Huey Magoo’s Selects Qu to Achieve Aggressive Growth Plans with Unified Commerce & Ordering

Qu has been selected by Huey Magoo’s to power all locations for the rapidly expanding chicken tenders brand that currently operates over 40 restaurants in…

SoundHound joins Toast Partner Ecosystem

January 11, 2023

SoundHound, a voice AI provider, is joining the Toast Partner Ecosystem.

5 ways to protect your restaurant's online reputation

by Adam Leff — Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, Merchant Centric

Adam Leff, co-founder and chief strategy officer for Merchant Centric, shares best practices for protecting your brand's digital reputation.

The Future-Proof Technology You Need To Create Connected Workstations For Your Industry

Discover how future-proof technology can create optimized workstations to keep your business ahead of the competition.

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Conquering Omnichannel Order Management with Cloud-Based Technology Solutions

Consumers have spoken! The future of retail and hospitality is omnichannel, cloud-based, and connected. Is your business prepared?

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Zaxby's taps Par to elevate guest experience

January 6, 2023

Zaxby's is upgrading its POS system by deploying PAR's Brink POS cloud solution along with PAR's loyalty software, Punchh, to streamline and enhance the guest…

BurgerFi testing in-car ordering

January 6, 2023

Florida-based BurgerFi is testing in-car ordering thanks to a partnership with MAVI.io's OnMyWay Mobile Retail Network, which brings shopping options to the…