Playa Bowls Taps SynergySuite to Power Next Phase of Growth

Playa Bowls, with 200+ locations, selected SynergySuite as their AI-powered back-of-house tech partner to enhance food & labor management, automate…

The human touch: How kiosks are transforming retail, restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Self-service kiosks have evolved from a novelty to an essential tool in retail and restaurants, streamlining operations and improving customer experience by…

The Secret Weapon Top Restaurant Chains Use to Win Back Margins

Top restaurant chains like Tropical Smoothie Cafe and Church's Chicken are pulling 2-8% extra margin by replacing spreadsheets & disconnected systems with…

Speaker Spotlight: Aaron Noveshen, CEO, Starbird Chicken

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Aaron Noveshen, founder and CEO of Starbird Chicken, is participating in a Fast Casual Executive Summit panel on AI. Learn all about him in today's speaker…

Your Menu Might Be Lying to You (And It’s Costing Millions in Lost Profit)

This post reveals how multi-unit restaurants lose millions due to unseen inconsistencies in ingredient use and delayed cost data. It shows how SynergySuite’s…

How AI Scheduling Found $20K in Labor Savings at Just 10 Stores

A 10-store brand was losing $20K monthly despite hitting labor targets because hours were spread evenly instead of aligned with peak demand. AI scheduling…

From static boards to smart menus: how AI, design shape QSR success

by Thibaud Denolle — CEO Acrelec America, Acrelec

Digital menu boards in quick-service restaurants are evolving from static displays to intelligent, real-time tools that adapt to various factors like…

PAR Technology launches PAR Games to revolutionize loyalty programs

September 17, 2025

PAR Technology Corporation, a provider of foodservice technology, has launched PAR Games, an interactive loyalty platform designed to boost customer engagement…

The Cure for Communication Chaos: Creating a Single Source of Truth for Your Team

Stop losing critical updates in your chaotic restaurant chats. This digital clutter wastes your labor budget and causes expensive mistakes, from botched orders…

SpeedLine Solutions unveils cloud-based POS system SpeedLine Plus

September 11, 2025

SpeedLine Solutions has launched SpeedLine Plus, a cloud-based POS system for pizzerias, multi-unit operators and delivery restaurants. The platform is an…

Pizza Hut Canada launches app

September 11, 2025

Pizza Hut Canada is launching its app and is offering app users a free large pizza when they log in with Hut Rewards and spend a minimum of $15. And from now…

HungerRush launches AI-powered text marketing for restaurants

September 10, 2025

HungerRush, a provider of restaurant technology, has launched a tool designed to help restaurants connect with customers and boost sales: HungerRush Text…

Why 70% of Restaurant Managers Hate Inventory (and How to Fix It for Good)

70% of restaurant managers hate inventory because it wastes 4-6 hours monthly with manual counting, causes unexplained food cost spikes, and drives manager…

High tech meets high touch at Woworks, powered by Qu

Check out this fast-moving collaboration that blends high tech with high touch.

Jollibee launches enhanced mobile app

September 9, 2025

Chicken chain Jollibee has unveiled its enhanced mobile app. The app is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play, according to a press release.

Newk's Eatery CEO discusses tech, its food quality and third-party delivery

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb.com, chats with Frank Paci, CEO of Newk's…

When An Employee Quits, Do They Take Your Business Data with Them?

Stop letting ex-employees walk away with your company's data. With high turnover, personal chat apps put your schedules and private info at risk. Switch to a…

How to Reduce Restaurant Food Costs Without Sacrificing Quality

Restaurants lose 2-4% in food costs from small issues like recipe deviations and billing errors across locations. The solution is real-time recipe costing…

Robust growth ahead for digital signage restaurant market

September 3, 2025

The global restaurant digital signage market is projected to be worth approximately $1.6 billion by 2034, boasting a compound annual growth rate of 7.7%…

How 24/7 Group Chats Are Burning Out Your Food Service Team

The food industry has a problem of an “always-on” culture that’s exhausting your team and costing your business. The good news is, there’s a simple way to fix…