Restaurant group pushes Congress to pass fund replenishment program

April 6, 2022

The National Restaurant Association has sent a letter to congressional leaders pushing for the passage of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund which could come…

How Restaurant Software Architecture Impacts APIs & Performance

In this article, we dive deeper into APIs, explaining more about the differences between modern & legacy architectures; how APIs impact your entire tech stack…

How to determine when it's time to boost menu prices

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In part one of a two-part series, we take a look at making the decision to raise prices and how to do so without losing the customer base.

SC Dunkin’s will be brand’s 1st drive-thru only store

April 4, 2022

A Dunkin' location, in Conway, South Carolina, marks the brand's first drive-thru-only location.

Automating the Future of Food via Pizza

Kitchen operators are increasingly turning to technology to thrive. Once again, pizzerias are leading the way.

SpeedLine Launches SpeedLine 8 with Cloud Reporting & Analytics

SpeedLine 8 brings new features and integrations to reporting, online ordering, and more. Some of the most notable features of this release are Cloud Reporting…

Wow Bao leader talks career growth, how ghost kitchens can drive success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Wow Bao CEO Geoff Alexander kicked off the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Nashville, Tennessee, being held March 30 through April 1, with a…

Best Foodservice Equipment Innovations of 2022… So Far

A host of new, innovative kitchen products promises to help your foodservice operation run more efficiently. Here are just a few.

QSRs eliminating certain chemicals from packaging

March 25, 2022

Several of America's top QSR brands are making changes to packaging to help reduce specific chemicals, according to a report in The Washington Post.

US restaurant traffic increases after January decline

March 25, 2022

Online and physical restaurant traffic was up 2% and consumer spend jumped up 8% in February, compared to a year ago, according to The NPD Group.

Skykit Announces Real-Time Dashboard Connections to Support Workplace Experience and Employee Engagement

Skykit is improving how companies communicate key business data with employees through digital signage. Dashboard Connections are now available as a Skykit…

Using Your Tech Stack as a Cross-Selling Powerhouse

See how using a data-drive cross-selling platform moves your POS to the next level. By offering more customized upsell suggestions, you can increase your…

Odd Burger opening 36 stores in Alberta, British Columbia

March 17, 2022

Odd Burger will open 36 locations in the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia.

Pollo Campero has long tradition of unique food, successful operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Pollo Campero had a record year in 2021. Blas Escarcega, director of franchise development, explains what's behind the Central American concept and how it is…

How To Build A Self-Service Experience You’re Proud Of

Self-service, or “unattended” environments, are the new expectation, and 2022 will officially be the watershed moment for self-checkout technology, adoption…

Integrating digital, on-site experiences is driving restaurant sales

March 7, 2022

Digital sales are the majority of sales at physical restaurants with 41% of average sales flowing through digital channels while 32% come from on-premise and…

Koala Creates a Cross-Selling Powerhouse for Restaurant Brands With the Introduction of Machine Learning

New algorithm enhances average check size and cross-sell conversions.

3 Ways to Future-Proof Your Restaurant Tech Stack

It’s clear that a digital transformation is no longer a "nice to have" but a necessity for future viability. At Qu, we believe the winning restaurants in the…

Putting a face to faceless transactions: Four ways to maintain invaluable connections with customers

The famous theme song from “Cheers” perfectly put words to the ultimate rapport restaurants want with their customers. These days, though, building a…

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Rascal House's catering, delivery programs set it apart in crowded field

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Rascal House's concept is heavy on delivery and catering. Learn what sets the company apart in the QSR space and how the six-unit company plans to grow.