Closing the gap between order ready and order in hand

Why the last mile costs operators more than they think. The gap between order ready and order in hand is part of the operation that affects labor efficiency…

Presented by Apex Order Pickup Solutions

The restaurant of tomorrow takes center stage at #QSRNext 2026

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

#QSRNext 2026 will bring together restaurant executives and industry leaders to explore the forces reshaping quick service, including AI, drive-thru…

Yum! Brands posts strong Q2 as Taco Bell leads growth

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

July 30, 2026

If the song "Break My Stride" was tied to restaurant company, perhaps Yum Brands fits the bill. Coming off a Cyclospora outbreak linked to its Taco Bell chain…

The Hidden Driver of Order Accuracy

How label technology powers speed, accuracy, and operational efficiency in a digital-first world.

Presented by Iconex

Inside the tech stack: How Mattenga’s Pizzeria mastered SEO, 8-second reordering

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this podcast episode, Mattenga’s Pizzeria co-owner Enga Stanfield explains how partnering with owner.com and leveraging technology helped her independent…

Presented by Owner.com

Learn how Popmenu is reinventing restaurant marketing and menu technology

Popmenu can help bring your restaurant into the 21st century.

Presented by Popmenu

Rethinking Peak Performance in the Digital Restaurant Era

Traditional performance metrics such as ticket time and drive-thru speed measure efficiency but fail to capture the full guest experience. Many organizations…

Presented by FastCasual.com

Panda Express rings in Lunar New Year by partnering with Nashville area schools

February 20, 2026

Panda Express has partnered with Nashville aria schools to ring in the Lunar New Year, according to a press release.

5 ways Super Bowl delivery success translates to year-round revenue

by Alex Vasilkin — Co-Founder & CEO, Cartwheel

By leveraging AI dispatch, hybrid fulfillment models and transparent communication, pizza operators can transform the extreme logistical pressure of Super Bowl…

Unlock New Customers: Leverage Delivery Aggregators for Restaurant Growth

A food delivery aggregator solution can provide significant return on investment because it’s an online platform that simplifies delivery operations for…

Top 10 Trends in Restaurant Technology

As the restaurant landscape evolves, operators increasingly rely on technology to remain profitable and deliver an outstanding guest experience.

Presented by Oracle

Silverlake Ramen and CloudKitchens Launch New Partnership - Launching in Anaheim

As of November 17th, Silverlake Ramen is serving their signature ramen in a ghost kitchen in Anaheim, CA.

Beyond the slider: White Castle maps out future with tech-forward 'Castle of Tomorrow' prototype

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

White Castle has a sleek new prototype called the 'Castle of Tomorrow.' With a focus on tech, the prototype is set to bring White Castle into the future with a…

How Edge Computing is Revolutionizing Restaurant Tech

Qu's Edge Computing turns in-store systems into a resilient "Commerce Cloud"—processing time-sensitive data locally with three layers of redundancy. This…

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…

Presented by Qu

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…

Presented by Qu

Domino's Pizza refreshes brand after years of growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Domino's Pizza has a sweet new look and jingle by GRAMMY award-winning artist Shaboozey. The brand refresh is the first in 13 years for the company.

From Pilot to National Presence in 5 Years with CloudKitchens

Hawaiian Bros has grown from a single pilot to a national brand—thanks to a strategic partnership with CloudKitchens. Known for its fresh, craveable Plate…

Presented by CloudKitchens

Taco Bell Joins 5610 Interstate Food Co. to Continue Growth in Austin

Taco Bell® franchisee Tacala Companies has officially joined 5610 Interstate Food Co., bringing Taco Bell to Austin residents through a new ghost kitchen…

Zaxby’s Joins CloudKitchens - 921 W Commerce St to Continue Growth in Dallas, TX

Zaxby’s, the fan-favorite fast-casual brand known for its Chicken Fingerz™, Signature Sandwiches, and iconic Zax Sauce®, has officially opened its first-ever…