Blogs
Exploring link between employee engagement, exceptional customer experiences
by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker
Here's a leadership truth that transcends industries: you can't expect world-class customer experiences from a disengaged team. The energy your people bring to…
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Lights out, orders up: the competitive edge of locally-run POS systems for QSRs
by Erick Tu — CEO, Founder, BLogic Systems
Locally-run (native) point-of-sale (POS) systems are advocated as a strategic advantage over cloud-based solutions, ensuring uninterrupted service, full…
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Make your guests count to increase your guest counts
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
The economy is shifting, guests spending is changing, and the marketplace continues to be dynamic. One metric that matters the most in this environment is…
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How to unlock your inner rock star and inspire your team to greatness
by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker
True leadership, or "rock star leadership," moves beyond simple task management to inspire teams by leading with energy, passion, authenticity and a commanding…
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Own your financials: 5 metrics that drive business growth
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
Gaining strong financial visibility by overcoming common hurdles and focusing on key metrics like sales, COGS, and net operating income is essential for…
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How transformational leadership sparks growth, loyalty in the modern workplace
by Jim Knight — Founder & CEO, Knight Speaker
Transformational leadership elevates the modern workplace by inspiring employees through purpose, vision and personal connection, which ultimately fosters…
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The expert advantage: unlock the power of your growth
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
Investing in the right external and internal experts is crucial for business leaders, not just for accelerating growth but also for building wealth and…
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#QSRNEXT: 10 reasons it's a no-brainer for restaurant brands
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Mark your calendar for Nov. 12, because this isn't some dusty webinar — it's a rapid-fire, packed day of industry leaders giving you the straight talk on…
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3 ways AI is revolutionizing inventory management
by David Greschler — Co-Founder & CEO, NomadGo
On-device Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing inventory management in quick-service restaurants (QSRs) by automating the error-prone, tedious process to…
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QSR’s end of 2025 playbook: 3 ways to overcome economic pressures, shifting consumer preferences
by Nataly Kelly — Chief Marketing Officer, Zappi
To overcome economic pressures and the changing perception of fast food as a budget-friendly option, QSRs should focus on promoting affordable meal deals…
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The value meal paradox: How restaurants use discounts to survive the consumer sentiment slump
by Mark Wasilefsky — Head of Restaurant and Franchise Finance, TD Bank
Amid historically low consumer sentiment, major restaurants are adopting value meals as a strategic, temporary measure to retain customers and gain market…
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Recognition that resonates: Retaining restaurant workers
by Amy Freshman — Sr Dir HR, ADP
To combat the seasonal spike in employee turnover during the summer, especially in the leisure and hospitality sectors, consistent and meaningful employee…
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No more stock surprises: How AI is changing food service inventory
by David Greschler — Co-Founder & CEO, NomadGo
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming outdated, error-prone manual processes for food service inventory management by automating stock counts…
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Satisfying the hunger for frictionless tech: meeting the needs of QSR customers, franchisees
by Morgan Petty — Strategic Account Manager, Canopy
Unreliable self-service technology is frustrating customers and costing quick-service restaurants significant money, leading to the recommendation that QSRs…
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Founderology Growth Summit: The breakthrough experience Founders must attend
by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners
Built for Founders. Powered by Founders.
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From static boards to smart menus: how AI, design shape QSR success
by Thibaud Denolle — CEO Acrelec America, Acrelec
Digital menu boards in quick-service restaurants are evolving from static displays to intelligent, real-time tools that adapt to various factors like…
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Your catering glow-up awaits: 10 takeaways planned for the Restaurant Catering Workshop
Tired of catering being a chaotic, complicated mess? Get ready to turn your off-premise business from a hassle into a hero at the Restaurant Catering Workshop…
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Power Couple Pinky Cole, Derrick Hayes to ignite Founderology Growth Summit
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
While most restaurant founders are focused on building a single successful brand, Pinky Cole and Derrick Haye have a grander goal: to build an empire, not just…
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Catering's new era: Meet the Top 30 Innovators of 2025
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
In its second year, the 2025 "Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering" celebrates the individuals steering the transformation — those scaling programs, partnering…
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Are group chats burning out your team?
by Rebecca Lazar — Product Marketing Manager, Zenzap
Ever wonder why some of your best, most reliable staff suddenly seem drained, start making simple mistakes, or just up and quit? You can invest in training and…
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