NCR Voyix unveils AI-powered microservices suite for retail, restaurants

January 7, 2026

NCR Voyix Corp. has launched its next-generation portfolio of microservices-based applications, marking a definitive shift in its software modernization…

Jack in the Box modernizes POS system with Qu

January 7, 2026

Jack in the Box has completed a systemwide rollout of a POS platform across its more than 2,100 restaurants.

Speaker Spotlight: Chris Demery, CTO of Blaze Pizza

Chris Demery, CTO of Blaze Pizza, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at the Restaurant Franchising …

Visibility Is Security: The Compliance Risk of Internal Team Communication

Your biggest security risk isn't external - it's your internal communication. Discover how using personal chat apps for work creates massive compliance risk…

Restaurant industry experts make predictions for 2026

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Industry experts predict that the 2026 restaurant landscape will be defined by a "Me-Me-Me Economy," where brands must leverage integrated AI and data-driven…

The Legal Liability of Unmonitored Work Group Chats

There comes a point where the informal chat apps that got your business off the ground become a serious liability, creating legal, HR, and financial risks that…

The $162 Billion Question: Why Restaurant Operators Confuse Activity with Efficiency

This article exposes the $162B efficiency crisis in restaurants, revealing how 4-10% food waste and 144% turnover stem from flawed kitchen design. While 73% of…

Why 2026 is the year of the AI-driven restaurant

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

By 2026, AI is expected to transition from an experimental novelty to an operational necessity in the restaurant industry, utilizing "invisible" back-of-house…

QSR Operators Report Staffing Shortages as 70% Cite Unfilled Positions Heading into Busiest Season

Industry Turns to Kitchen Automation as Permanent Solution After Breaking Point Year. As restaurants enter their busiest weeks of the year, 70% of operators…

The Retail Nomad explores the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show

Nick Harbaugh (aka "The Retail Nomad") takes viewers inside the recent Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show in Tampa.

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.

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Olo partners with Zipline to bring autonomous drone delivery to restaurants

December 9, 2025

Olo Inc., a leading restaurant technology provider, has partnered with Zipline, an autonomous delivery service, to integrate drone delivery capabilities into…

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

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

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…

White Castle opens kiosk in Boston Logan International Airport

December 3, 2025

White Castle has opened an automated kiosk at Boston Logan International Airport, according to a press release.

50 Funny Work Chat Names for Restaurant Teams

Boost morale with a unique work group chat name! Discover 50+ funny and creative work chat names for your restaurant's kitchen, servers, bar staff, and…

NowSignage completes global rollout of digital menu boards for Little Caesars

November 26, 2025

Little Caesars has teamed with NowSignage, a digital signage software specialist, to roll out digital menu boards in 16 countries in the U.K., according to a…

Lights out, orders up: the competitive edge of locally-run POS systems for QSRs

by Erick Tu — CEO, Founder, BLogic Systems

Locally-run (native) point-of-sale (POS) systems are advocated as a strategic advantage over cloud-based solutions, ensuring uninterrupted service, full…

Taco John's partners with Bikky

November 24, 2025

Taco John's has partnered with Bikky, a customer data platform for multi-unit restaurants, according to a press release.

Flippy Meets NVIDIA Isaac: Accelerated Motion Planning in Robotic Kitchen Assistants

Flippy Fry Station is Miso Robotics’ flagship robotic kitchen assistant, engineered to automate repetitive kitchen tasks like frying items to perfection.

You're Not a Bad Restaurant Manager. You're Just Stuck in the Nagging Cycle.

Great leaders don't chase down tasks; they build systems. Instead of chasing after people in the work chat, it's time to use a work chat app that has built-in…