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…

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.

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…

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…

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.

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…

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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…

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.

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The EMERGING Fund Backs Leasecake with Strategic Investment

Fueling AI Innovation to Streamline Real Estate Management for Restaurant Operators

Future-proofed multi-cultural beverage concepts expand across higher-ed campuses

Increased globalization of food culture is transforming campus dining. College, universities and their food service partners are launching specialty drink…

U.S. Hospitality Managers: Insights from 500 Frontline Leaders

The hospitality industry is facing a critical tipping point, and it’s not just about gratuities. We polled 500 frontline hospitality managers in the U.S. and…

Washington gets a big drinks upgrade with L&L Hawaiian BBQ, Botrista Partnership

A Tumwater-based L&L Hawaiian Barbecue franchise is fast becoming a destination experience following the addition of new premium, on-menu beverages. Among the…

Operators prioritize tech, training amid economic headwinds

August 2, 2024

Restaurant operators are grappling with persistent food and labor cost increases, but they're also investing heavily in technology, training and marketing to…

Pokeworks Rolls Out Boba Teas, Smoothies, and a Hawaiian Dream Vacation in Partnership with Botrista

Experience exotic flavors and enter to win a dream vacation to Hawaii

4 ways to bring DEI into your internal communications

Communicating with thousands, or even hundreds of thousands, of frontline workers can be challenging. Fractured communications and an overall lack of belonging…

SynergySuite Secures Platinum & Silver Accolades at the 2024 TITAN Business Awards

The Titan Awards Unveils 2024 Winners, SynergySuite amongst Honorees

Separating AI Hype from Reality: How to Navigate the Evolving Landscape

Qu's VP of Product, Brian Crum, just shared his insider's guide to navigating the AI landscape. The article delves into the 5 AI trends we believe will…

Chatmeter Unveils the Future of Reputation Management with Launch of Pulse AI: Signals

Multi-location businesses have traditionally used keyword-matching sentiment analysis and Net Promoter Score surveys to get a surface-level understanding of…

SynergySuite ranked #30 in the Deloitte 2023 Technology Fast 50 Awards

Dublin, Ireland – 1 December 2023 — SynergySuite today announced that it ranked 30th in the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards, a ranking of the 5…

5 Technologies Shaping The Future Of Labeling

In this post, we'll look at five technologies shaping the future of labeling for VARs, technology providers, and merchants.