SoundHound develops voice-based ordering

February 17, 2023

SoundHound has entered the digital menu game with its voice-ordering technology harnessing AI to allow customers to make and edit drive-through orders without…

Surviving and Thriving in the New Restaurant Normal

Despite recent challenges, many operators are doing more than just surviving; they’re finding ways to thrive. To find out how, the team at FastCasual.com spoke…

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FieldFlex launches to help restaurants cut IT costs

February 16, 2023

Kinettix, a provider of IT field technicians and break-fix dispatches to U.S.-based brands, has launched FieldFlex to give companies the ability to leverage…

Toast acquires Delphi Display Systems

February 16, 2023

Toast, an all-in-one digital platform for restaurants, which announced last week that it partnered with Google to allow online Google ordering, has acquired…

QikServe hooks up with Punchh to provide ordering, loyalty experience

February 15, 2023

QikServe, a digital ordering and payment solutions provider, has integrated with PAR Technology's Punchh, a loyalty and engagement platform for the restaurant…

How consistency, technology affects restaurant branding

February 13, 2023

Branding is critical to a restaurant company, but how much is too much? How does a brand create clear branding guidelines and incorporate a strong culture?

Toast teams up with Google to expand online ordering

February 8, 2023

Toast, an all-in-one digital platform built for restaurants, has integrated with Google to allow its customers to offer online ordering via Google.

Goodcents upgrades loyalty platform

February 2, 2023

Goodcents has partnered with Punchh to launch an app and refreshed rewards program that will provide more accurate data to help the Kansas City-area sandwich…

3 restaurant tech trends with staying power in 2023

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, 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…