Can Applebee's, IHOP operate like fast casual brands?

June 10, 2021

The pandemic has hurt businesses of all types, but casual dining restaurants have suffered some of the steepest traffic declines of all. It's a trend that…

Scratch Kitchen using UV-C light to prevent COVID-19

June 9, 2021

Scratch Kitchen, a sustainable takeout and delivery brand in Boulder, Colorado, has implemented UV-C light technology to prevent the spread of COVID-19. At the…

How Pancheros loyalty-first marketing plan lifted sales

Week over week, the Iowa-based chain saw a 105% increase in check-ins, a 135% increase of new sign-ups and a 125% increase in daily loyalty sales.

Patent granted for restaurant food safety system

June 7, 2021

Restaurant food safety management got a boost last week from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office when it granted food safety tech company, CM Systems LLC…

From Out-of-Date Online Ordering & POS System to Fully Integrated Digital Engine

Fast casual UNO Pizza embarked on a full-scale digital relaunch and saw an opportunity in early 2020 to upgrade their legacy online ordering system to unlock…

Scaling Your Business with an Experienced Service and Integration Provider

Does the maintenance of your business’ fleet and infrastructure lead to a poor customer experience, stressed-out staff, and all-around chaos? We are here to…

How Genghis Grill rolled out virtual concept in 2 months

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, 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…