Could Yum Brands sell Pizza Hut?

November 4, 2025

Yum Brands is exploring options to potentially sell Pizza Hut after the brand's same store sales fell 1% during the third quarter. Taco Bell and KFC, two QSR…

How franchising will take Jollibee to the next level in the US

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

The Philippines-based fast-food chain Jollibee, known for its popular fried chicken, is successfully overcoming its low U.S. brand awareness and crowded market…

How tech is blurring the lines between fast casuals, QSR

The walls between fast casual, QSR and casual dining are crumbling, and it's technology that's breaking them down.

Presented by Elo Touch Solutions, Inc.

Farmer Boys, Taco Cabana, Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill execs talk high-tech drive-thrus

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A Fast Casual Executive Summit session highlighted the drive-thru's post-pandemic evolution, moving beyond just speed to prioritize accuracy, hospitality and…

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…

Qu Digital (Online Ordering)

Qu’s mobile-first online ordering solution is specifically designed for Quick Service and Fast Casual restaurants. It guides guests confidently through the…

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Kiosk

Kiosk your way with Qu’s unified kiosk options that delight staff and guests. dual-purpose POS + Kiosk solution pivots to be cashier or guest-facing in…

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Third-Party Ordering (3PD)

Our unified platform eliminates tablet clutter and manual entry while delivering real-time integration across all delivery partners. The result? Restaurants…

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Qu Order Status

With customizable branding, multilingual support, and real-time synchronization, Qu Order Status is the mission-critical tool that turns kitchen confusion into…

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Point of Sale (POS)

Unlike competitors’ systems that require workarounds, Qu’s unified platform connects your entire operation from a single foundation. This means faster service…

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Kitchen Display System (KDS)

Qu’s Kitchen Display System is a modern, sleek solution that shapes your back-of-house operations into a synchronized, high-performance engine. With orders…

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Qu Notify

Qu Notify empowers restaurant operators with real-time sales and labor data, predictive analytics, and customizable alerts delivered seamlessly to iPhone or…

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6 Top Slack Alternatives

Restaurant teams need an intuitive, simple work chat that you don't need to be tech-savvy to use. If you’re looking for a Slack alternative that’s actually…

The Hidden Risk of Sharing Phone Numbers in Your Restaurant's Group Chat

Sharing personal numbers exposes team members to harassment, blurs professional lines, and creates major legal risks. Discover how to protect your staff and…

Built to be investor grade: Do you know the value of your restaurant?

In this episode of Founderology, Wayne Vacek, managing director of Founders Advisors, breaks down the one metric every Founder must track to drive growth, the…

Top 6 Work Chat Apps for Small Businesses

Is your small business outgrowing its chaotic group chat? Discover the top 6 work chat apps that bring clarity, accountability, and professionalism.

Tel Aviv Grill brings taste of Israel to San Fernando Valley

Or Peleg, managing partner of Tel Aviv Grill, discusses the growth of the business from a small kosher market booth into a multi-concept restaurant group…

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard acquires franchise locations in Savannah, Georgia market

October 10, 2025

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has acquired franchise locations in Savannah, Georgia, converting them into the brand's first corporate-owned shops in…

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…

Fueling delicious growth: Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream

In this episode of Founderology: Built to Breakthrough, we talk with Donna and Daniel Golik, Mother and Son Founders of Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream – craveable…