sweetgreen CMO talks future of restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Daniel Shlossman, chief marketing officer for sweetgreen, said digital is the wave of the future in the opening keynote address at the Fast Casual Executive…

CKE exec talks company's digital ecosystem at one-day virtual event

October 10, 2022

Recognizing that QSR leaders needed a convenient way to exchange ideas, tips and advice with one another, Networld Media Group — the publishers of QSRWeb.com…

Jamba by Blendid smoothie robots launch new look, branding

October 6, 2022

Jamba, a provider of on-the-go freshly blended fruit and vegetable smoothies, will introduce a new design for its Jamba by Blendid robotic smoothie kiosk along…

Skykit Joins the Datadog Marketplace

Skykit, a leader in digital signage and workplace experience solutions, announced today a new integration with Datadog, Inc. (NASDAQ: DDOG), the monitoring and…

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop opening 5 stores in Q4

October 4, 2022

New York-based Brooklyn Dumpling Shop is adding five locations by year's end in New York and New Jersey.

El Pollo Loco leverages digital signage software from Navori

October 3, 2022

El Pollo Loco, a Mexican restaurant chain based primarily in the southwestern U.S., has launched digital signage menu boards powered by Navori QL digital…

SaaS & More: Different Business Models For Software Developers

SaaS, HaaS, and On-Premises: Different Go-to-Market Models for Software Developers and ISVs

How Tech Innovations Prime Mr. Pickle’s for Explosive Growth

In this fastcasual.com fireside chat, Chris Schefler, director of brand management of Mr. Pickles, will explore some of the top innovations that the industry…

Digital pick-up lanes open at Ike's

September 29, 2022

San Francisco-based Ike's Love & Sandwiches has converted two traditional drive-thru lanes in Mesa and South Tempe, Arizona, to digital pick-up-only lanes…

Free webinar explores how to build digital storefront

September 29, 2022

Customers expect the same personalized and convenient experience, no matter how they order, be it dine-in, online or via an app. The average restaurant…

Let's Not Fall Behind

Summer may be over but now is not the time to fall behind. The restaurant industry is ripe for change and innovation. It all starts with your employees. Do…

Chipotle testing AI in back-of-house, app

September 27, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill is piloting two technologies to deliver better forecasting, optimal quality and increased convenience for digital guests. One is a…

How subscription services, loyalty programs encourage repeat business

September 27, 2022

It's been a rough two-and-a-half years for the restaurant industry since the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, there are ways to increase business and…

Pokeworks continues global expansion via Middle East

September 26, 2022

New York-born and Hawaiian-inspired Pokeworks is expanding its reach into the Middle East and North Africa via a partnership with Talabat, a tech delivery…

Ramen King Keisuke launching in California

September 23, 2022

Ramen King Keisuke, a fast casual concept led by Tokyo's chef Keisuke Takeda, is opening Saturday in Monterey Park in Los Angeles and will serve Tonkotsu Broth…

Innovative Ways Loyalty Programs Can Increase Sales for Your Restaurant

Supply shortages, labor shortages, the tail end of a pandemic and a recession definitely don’t sound like a recipe for success for any business, and we are all…

Labor Day, Every Day

At 1Huddle, it’s Labor Day, every day. Every day, week in and out, we celebrate workers’ contributions, sacrifices, and resilience. As September comes to a…

How Starbucks is transforming customer engagement with AI-powered personalization

September 20, 2022

Can AI help your restaurant? Starbucks says yes. The brand created an AI recommendation engine called Deepbrew to offer guests a more personalized experience.

POS market to rise 7.4% by 2029

September 16, 2022

The restaurant POS software market was valued at $15.3 million in 2021 and is expected to reach $26.94 million by 2029, registering a CAGR of 7.4% during…

Webinar explores how Mr. Pickle's uses tech to succeed in industry

September 16, 2022

Restaurants are looking for ways to get ahead in a competitive market. This is even more critical when a brand supports franchises wile also juggling corporate…