How AI, mobile POS, more can shore up staff shortages

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

Artificial intelligence, unified cloud technology, mobile payment programs and more can enhance an employee’s performance and, ultimately, a diner’s experience.

6 benefits of self-service QSR technology

Beyond QSRs, today's customers are seeking self service and contactless payment at all types of restaurants.

How AI-powered signage can benefit restaurants

by Bobby Marhamat — CEO, Raydiant

Fast-casual and fast-food restaurants have increasingly become a diner's favorite go-to place as they eschew the cost of full service dining. Combining the…

How energy management strategies help beat inflation squeeze

by Al Subbloie

Quick service restaurants use up to 10 times more energy per square foot than other commercial buildings. Energy efficiency is a hidden way to reduces costs.

Pizza Marketplace launches Top 100 Movers & Shakers

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

This special report from Pizza Marketplace will shine a spotlight on pizza brands and brand executives that are shaping the future of the pizza segment.

Digital menus: a restaurant’s most powerful tool

by Joe Martinez, restaurant marketing consultant at Applova, Joe Martinez — Restaurant Marketing Consultant, Applova Inc

In this piece, Joe Martinez shares five reasons digital menus are a restaurant's most powerful tool and offers seven ways to leverage them for success.

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…

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…

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.

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…

Data, loyalty programs and off-premises technology to rise in 2022

by Emil Davityan — CEO and co-founder, Bluedot

As we enter 2022, brands are maturing into omnichannel, technology-centric and data-driven restaurant businesses. Here's what to expect in 2022.

How AI will save the restaurant industry

by Paul Rubin — Chief Strategy Officer, PAR Technology

You know restaurant technology is becoming a very big deal when it goes viral on TikTok. In November, a user of the popular video-sharing social network…

Don't overlook kitchen repairs, maintenance

by Daniel Estrada

Quick-service restaurants must focus on data-driven preventative maintenance plans in the back of the house. This is a crucial, make-or-break shift in your…

It's not too late to pivot digital

by Hope Neiman — cmo, tillster

When the pandemic struck, many brands had to pivot to digital or get left behind. Hope Neiman, chief marketing officer for Tillster, says it isn't to late to…

What to ask vendors when it comes to restaurant data technology

Restaurant technology is more complicated than ever, with restaurant operators having to decide on tech from cloud-based storage options to integrated POS…

Has the point of sale become analog in the digitized restaurant industry?

by Chris Lybeer — Chief Strategy Officer, Revel Systems

POS systems are no longer all that is needed to complete a transaction. Chris Lybeer, chief strategy officer for Revel Systems, explains how restaurants must…

Checkers & Rally's, Focus Brands execs talk tech at 1-day QSR event

Jason Carrigan, vice president of marketing and digital technology at Focus Brands and Minh Le, chief Information officer at Checkers & Rally’s, will discuss…