Miso Robotics launches Flippy 2 for QSRs

November 2, 2021

Miso Robotics, a provider of intelligent automation, has introduced its newest model of Flippy, its flagship product, aptly named Flippy 2, according to a…

Has the point of sale become analog in the digitized restaurant industry?

by Chris Lybeer — Chief Strategy Officer, Revel Systems

POS systems are no longer all that is needed to complete a transaction. Chris Lybeer, chief strategy officer for Revel Systems, explains how restaurants must…

Grubbrr teams with ParTech on self-order kiosk restaurant solution

October 27, 2021

Grubbrr, a provider of self-ordering solutions, has teamed with ParTech, Inc., a global restaurant technology company and provider of a unified commerce cloud…

Robotic salad vending machine introduced in Orlando

October 27, 2021

EnjoyRise, based in Orlando, has introduced a robotic machine that allows users to customize salad bowls with base offerings and toppings, according to an…

5 kitchen trends shaping restaurants' future

Scott Heim, divisional president of  Evo Inc. reveals five kitchen trends shaping restaurants' future.

Buffalo Wild Wings testing robotic wing fryer

October 22, 2021

Miso Robotics has released Flippy Wings, a robotic chicken wing frying solution designed for high-volume restaurants, including innovation partner and…

Patrons who opt-in to text marketing spend more

October 22, 2021

Text message marketing subscribers visit restaurants 44% more frequently than non-subscribers, and once a consumer joins a restaurant's text messaging program…

Checkers & Rally's, Focus Brands execs talk tech at 1-day QSR event

Jason Carrigan, vice president of marketing and digital technology at Focus Brands and Minh Le, chief Information officer at Checkers & Rally’s, will discuss…

Olo to acquire Wisely

October 22, 2021

Olo Inc., an on-demand commerce platform, will acquire Wisely Inc., a customer intelligence and engagement platform that enables restaurant brands to…

Fast casual leaders: Off-premise dining more important than ever

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Three restaurant executives discussed the rise of off-premise dining during the COVID-19 pandemic at the recent Fast Casual Executive Summit in Charlotte…

MOD Pizza launches app on Koala platform

October 20, 2021

MOD Pizza has launched an iOS app with Koala, a platform that creates customizable apps and websites for restaurants and MOD Pizza is its debut brand.

What QSRs need to know about ultrafast electric vehicle charging

by Arcady Sosinov

Three chief benefits QSRs should be aware of if they decide to adopt electric vehicle charging are: ease and cost of deployment; revenue opportunities and…

Luna Grill taps CMX to help manage supply chain

October 18, 2021

Luna Grill has selected CMX, a provider of cloud-based Enterprise Quality Management software, to manage supply chain quality and drive food safety across its…

Qu launches Commerce Cloud for restaurant chains

October 14, 2021

Qu, a modern restaurant tech company fueling the commerce revolution for restaurant chains, is launching Commerce Cloud for restaurants, according to a press…

How technology helps brands save money, drive efficiency

October 14, 2021

Restaurant brands often don't understand how IT can help them improve their bottom line.

Freebirds adds techs to enhance employee engagement, deploys robotics in kitchens

October 12, 2021

Texas-based Freebirds World Burrito is deploying the Wisetail learning experience platform to help strengthen culture, engagement and well-being for employees…

Farmer Boys elevates guest loyalty platform

October 12, 2021

Farmer Boys, a Southern California-based burger concept, has tapped Tattle to elevate its guest loyalty. The technology allows the brand to track detailed…

Fourth acquiring Snagajob applicant tracking, onboarding tools

October 8, 2021

Workforce and inventory solutions provider Fourth is acquiring Snagajob's applicant tracking and onboarding solutions, People Matter and Hiring Manager, in a…

Are digital menu boards right for your business?

by Elizabeth Riggio

In the past few years, digital menus have become more popular in restaurants and other businesses for their ease of use and dynamic nature.

Jamba, Blendid launch 2nd robotic smoothie kiosk

October 7, 2021

Jamba and Blended Jamba have introduced a second robotic smoothie kiosk at the Stonewood Center in Downey, California. Building on the successful 2020 opening…