How an unattended front of house can help ease labor woes

by Dinesh Saparamadu — CEO, Applova Inc.

Combatting the labor crisis has proven to be expensive for QSRs. Restaurant technology has evolved to such an extent that it is now possible for a QSR to have…

Fast Casual Hall of Fame inductees include Fazoli's, Panera Bread, Native Brand leaders

Fazoli's former CEO Carl Howard, Native Foods CEO Carin Stutz and Blaine Hurst, former Panera Bread CEO, make up the inaugural class of the Fast Casual Hall of…

Is it time to rethink your post-COVID signage strategy?

by Lise Wilson — Vice President, Retail Strategy, Miller Zell Inc

The amount of signage in a restaurant can be overwhelming. Here are some tips to keep it simple and effective.

3 ways to recession-proof your restaurant

by Vladik Rikhter — CEO, Zenput

During a recession, some chains seem to still do well. The combination of convenience and lower prices resonate well with financially stressed consumers.

Exploring AI? Learn from Chipotle, Jason's Deli, Yum Brands

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Execs from Chipotle, Jason's Deli and Ampex Brands will share their journeys into the world of AI at this year's Fast Casual Executive Summit, being held Oct.

How marketing has changed for QSRs

by Jeff Haws — Senior Content Marketing Manager, MessageGears

QSR marketing has changed. Yes, there's still TV, radio and display, but local-level and digital advertising has gotten popular as well.

How kiosks can help QSRs fight mounting inflation

by Dinesh Saparamadu — CEO, Applova Inc.

Kiosks eliminate the need to roster more staff or hire temp workers during rush hours. With kiosks, QSRs will see a sizable contraction in labor costs.

How SMS technology can bolster customer service, experience at QSRs

by Andreas Suma — SVP Commercial: Americas, Clickatell

SMS alerts and other SMS back-end technologies can help restaurants succeed by: utilizing messaging and notifications; integrating a back-end chatbot system…

Is it better to build or buy loyalty tech?

by Len Covello — CTO, Engage People

With consumers seemingly spending more, now is the perfect time for QSRs that aren’t already in the game to consider the new age of loyalty — that is, reward…

Future of restaurant loyalty programs is personalized

by Adam Morse — Senior Director of Marketing, Tillster

Loyalty programs can be complicated. Many restaurants have the tools, but they don't know how to get the most out of them. Here's how to build an effective…

How to build stronger quick-serve restaurant teams

by Brendan Bencharit — Chief Customer Officer, Squadle, Inc

Running a QSR team can be challenging. QSRs with the strongest teams invariably are the most prosperous. Those with strong teams also tend to be the most…

How technology can improve guest experience

by Michael Jaszczyk — CTO, U.S. CEO, GK Software

QSRs must invest in technology innovations that help them meet their ultimate goal of improving the guest experience. Luckily, pandemic-fueled digital…

5 restaurant technologies taking root

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurant technologies are more diverse than ever, hitting the back office and even the roads. We found five cool technologies taking root in progressive…

3 tips to consider when buying POS system

by Chris Lybeer — Chief Strategy Officer, Revel Systems

The modern POS is a platform that can help accurately assess sales performance, productivity efficiencies, inventory, customer satisfaction and staffing.

Here’s why 30% of people still aren’t comfortable dining indoors

by John Marquez

People are beginning to return to restaurants. Here's how to give your customers options to make them feel comfortable.

How QSRs can find success using direct mail

by Matt Lukosavich — Strategy Director, Vericast

To balance out increasing operational costs and consumers’ hesitancy to spend, restaurants must know the impact of every dollar spent on advertising and how it…

Reinventing food safety through AI-powered technology

by Jete Nelke — Head of Marketing, FoodDocs

Food safety is a concern in the restaurant industry. Here's how AI used in other industries can help restaurateurs reduce issues.

Are you using the right POS technology in your restaurant?

by Chris Lybeer — Chief Strategy Officer, Revel Systems

POS systems can help with labor shortages, inventory, online ordering and more. Are you using your POS system to its fullest potential?

How technology can help solve your labor crisis

by Zach Goldstein — CEO and Founder, Thanx

Restaurants are still suffering when it comes to hiring and retention. Here are a few examples of tech-centered solutions that can put more functionality…

Restaurant execs gambling for a good cause

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

A few hundred restaurant leaders are gathering in Nashville next month at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, where they will participate in…