Iconex Introduces Patent-Pending RFID Linerless Label Technology

Iconex, an M2S Group Company, and global leader in innovative labeling solutions and linerless technology, today announced the launch of its patent-pending…

Restaurant operators choosing growth over retrenchment in 2026

August 28, 2026

Despite persistent inflation and labor challenges, restaurant operators are entering the second half of 2026 with a surprisingly durable outlook.

Jason's Deli, Omnirev leaders talk guest data, AI for driving repeat catering business

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

AI and guest data can drive retention and turn guest data into revenue. Learn how during a panel talk at the Restaurant Catering Workshop, taking place Oct.

Accuracy is the new loyalty: How smart labeling protects restaurant profits

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Star Micronics' upcoming webinar, "Accuracy Is the New Loyalty," will explore how integrating smart labeling with existing restaurant technology eliminates…

Shawarma Press, Chicken Salad Chick, Firehouse Subs execs to talk operational complexities at Fast Casual Executive Summit

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

The upcoming "Complexity Killers" session at the Fast Casual Executive Summit will guide restaurant operators in auditing and streamlining their bloated tech…

Fry Station Turnover Could Be Costing Multi-Unit Restaurant Operators Millions Annually. Here’s How to Fix It.

New analysis shows a single automated fry station can turn one of a restaurant's most expensive turnover problems into a profit center, with the math…

3 in 4 diners open to restaurant AI, PAR survey finds

August 24, 2026

Consumer discomfort with AI in restaurants is rapidly declining, dropping from 41% in 2025 to 27% today, according to a survey from PAR Technology Corp.

Bounteous, Deliverect team up to enhance 1st-party digital ordering

August 24, 2026

Deliverect, a global restaurant technology company, and Bounteous, an AI services firm, are partnering to integrate their platforms, aiming to help restaurant…

Flippy Fry Robot Drives Thousands in New Monthly Profits for Restaurants

New data shows restaurant operators facing a tighter second half of 2026, with fry stations among the hardest positions to staff ahead of the holiday rush.

AI and the Future of Restaurants: From Foot Traffic to Predictive Insight

As consumer behavior and privacy expectations evolve, restaurants need smarter ways to understand diners and drive growth. Gladys Kong of Azira and Isabelle…

Presented by Azira

The next generation of QSRs part 4: Building the restaurant of the future

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Connect Food

The restaurant of the future will recognize that technology and hospitality are not competing priorities, and that innovation isn’t the destination — the guest…

Divine app opens to everyone, bans AI content, partners with Taco Bell

August 19, 2026

Divine, the 6-second looping video app with a mission to put creative power back in human hands, will launch Thursday, Aug. 20, according to a press release.

The 7 Best WhatsApp Alternatives for Restaurant Teams

A ranked look at seven WhatsApp alternatives for restaurant teams, compared on work-life boundaries, organized group chats, admin control, mobile ease, and…

7th Annual State of Digital for Restaurants

The 2026 State of Digital & Beyond report by Qu examines how QSR and fast casual brands are approaching restaurant technology as the industry shifts from…

Presented by Qu

Star Micronics integrates with Quetzal POS

August 7, 2026

Point-of-sale hardware provider Star Micronics has integrated with Quetzal POS to help specialty retailers modernize inventory, labeling and omnichannel…

Iconex Acquires Heartland Label Printers

M2S Group Strengthens Iconex Market Position and Footprint Through Acquisition of Heartland Label Printers

How AI-powered digital signage drives QSR growth in 2026

by Misty Chalk — Vice President of Sales, Americas, BrightSign

To navigate economic uncertainty and declining consumer sentiment in 2026, quick-serve restaurants can drive growth by investing in AI-powered digital signage…

Star Micronics, Operandio partner for digital food safety labeling

July 30, 2026

Star Micronics, a global provider of point-of-sale hardware and printing solutions, integrated with Operandio, an AI-powered operations platform for franchise…

Cyclospora not an easy trace, says supply chain expert

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Connect Food

As the largest Cyclospora outbreak in U.S. history continues to unfold, restaurant operators are once again facing the reputational fallout of a food safety…

Qu launches Qu Pay to unify restaurant payments and guest data

July 27, 2026

Qu, a commerce platform for enterprise quick-service and fast-casual restaurants, has launched Qu Pay, an embedded payment solution that combines processing…