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Restaurants bet on tech, growth despite inflation, labor challenges
October 10, 2025
Restaurants are increasingly turning to technology and strategic growth plans to weather ongoing inflation and labor shortages, according to Toast's Voice of…
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From Pilot to National Presence in 5 Years with CloudKitchens
Hawaiian Bros has grown from a single pilot to a national brand—thanks to a strategic partnership with CloudKitchens. Known for its fresh, craveable Plate…
Presented by CloudKitchens
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Discipline Over Distraction: Lessons from Restaurant Leaders Who Know Their Brands
At FSTEC 2025, top restaurant leaders from Checkers & Rally's, GoTo Foods, and Shake Shack shared the secrets to balancing tech innovation with brand identity…
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How AI can help in operational efficiency, labor productivity, productized compliance
August 28, 2025
In a recent webinar "Labor Forecasting 2.0: Predicting Future Demand and Staffing for Efficient Growth with AI," presented by Deputy and hosted by Networld…
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From data to direction: How XM empowers unit managers
Unit managers are critical to customer experience success. Without clear direction, data falls flat. Learn how experience management can drive focused…
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HungerRush data shows diners want speed, accuracy, personalization from QSRs
June 19, 2025
Cloud software provider HungerRush conducted a consumer survey revealing how inflation, evolving consumer expectations and technology preferences are reshaping…
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7 Game-Changing Trends That Will Define Fast Casual & QSR in 2025
Explore 7 key trends shaping fast casual and QSR in 2025—from kitchen tech to loyalty 3.0—and learn how top brands are using data to drive smarter operations.
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Trend Report: Healthcare Beverage Innovation
Discover how hospitals are rethinking food and beverage service to support staff, patients, and visitors. Explore the rise of automation in healthcare…
Presented by Botrista Inc.
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Campuses Turn to Automation to Improve Student Life
Dining leaders are turning to platforms like Botrista to cut costs, ease labor demands, and keep up with Gen Z’s thirst for trending drinks like boba. The…
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Upgrade your drink menu without the hassle
Learn how top brands like Jollibee and Yoshinoya elevate their drink menus with Botrista. Join Jarrett Whitlow and Briana Jurado as they share tips on flavors…
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How Edge Computing Will Define the Future of Your Restaurant
From intelligent scheduling to real-time order routing—learn how Edge is leading tech innovation for QSR and fast-casual restaurants.
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6th Annual State of Digital for Restaurants
Qu’s 6th Annual State of Digital reveals top QSR and fast casual trends from 170 brands (85,000 locations). With digital growth stabilizing, 40% of brands see…
Presented by Qu
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Trend Report: The Psychology of Waiting
Discover how long wait times impact customer behavior and revenue. Explore the growing role of automation in foodservice and how operators are streamlining…
Presented by Botrista Inc.
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Jollibee Partners with Botrista to Launch Signature Sips Nationwide
Jollibee has partnered with Botrista to launch the new Signature Sips menu nationwide, bringing premium, craft beverages to its U.S. locations. Powered by…
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How Botrista’s Briana Jurado is Remixing the Drink Menu
Botrista’s Briana Jurado transforms beverage innovation by blending data, creativity, and technology. As VP of Beverage Programs, she pioneers trend-driven…
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Trend Report: Flavor Trends of 2025
Explore the evolving beverage landscape, where nostalgia meets innovation. Uncover the consumer preferences driving demand for bold, premium drinks. Learn how…
Presented by Botrista Inc.
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We're Botrista - nice to meet you.
Botrista helps partners serve vibrant, globally inspired drinks that meet evolving consumer trends. With a data-driven approach to menu development, our…
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Three emerging gift card trends driving popularity and revenue
As gift cards increasingly become part of the operational strategy, here are three trends emerging in the gift card market that will shape the path forward.
Presented by FastCasual.com
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Streamlining Cocktail Service: How Automation is Transforming Beverage Programs
Traditional cocktail programs can be labor-intensive and inconsistent. Botrista solves this with a compact, automated system that delivers craft-quality drinks…
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