Qu introduces edge-based AI platform to combat rising restaurant costs

April 20, 2026

Qu, a unified commerce platform helping quick-service and fast-casual restaurants boost efficiency and grow revenue, has launched its Intelligent Commerce…

Best Team Chat Apps for Multi-Location Restaurants in 2026

Managing team communication across multiple restaurant locations is challenging, and cannot be done properly on text threads and huge group chats. Compare the…

Little Caesars launches AI ordering feature through ChatGPT

April 17, 2026

Little Caesars has launched a feature that allows customers to order pizza through ChatGPT by integrating the AI's conversational abilities with the company's…

One Stop Nutrition Taps SynergySuite and CBS NorthStar to Fuel AI-Driven Growth Across Franchise Network

One Stop Nutrition selects SynergySuite and CBS NorthStar to power AI-driven growth across its franchise network, unifying POS and back-of-house operations to…

ConverseNow, Deliverect partner to integrate Voice AI into restaurant management

April 16, 2026

ConverseNow, a Gen-AI voice solution for restaurants, and Deliverect, a digital ordering restaurant tech company, have announced a strategic partnership to…

Toast launches integrated drive-thru platform for quick-service restaurant chains

April 14, 2026

Toast has launched Toast Drive-Thru, a digital platform designed for quick-service restaurants to manage order accuracy and labor efficiency through a single…

Deliverect AI debuts autonomous workforce to manage menus, protect digital revenue

April 9, 2026

Deliverect, a global restaurant technology platform serving more than 95,000 locations across 78 countries, has launched Deliverect AI: a digital workforce of…

PAR Technology launches PAR Intelligence AI Platform for multi-unit operators

April 8, 2026

PAR Technology Corp. has launched PAR Intelligence, an artificial intelligence layer designed to automate operational tasks for multi-unit restaurant and…

Synergy in a slice: Inside the dual-concept model driving Hungry Howie’s Texas expansion

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Entrepreneur Jay Dhaliwal is leveraging a high-traffic "one-stop-shop" model in Fort Worth by operating a lean Hungry Howie’s franchise within a co-branded gas…

Apex Smart Food Lockers at OOMI Digital Kitchen

Hear how this popular ghost kitchen ensures a stellar experience at every step of the customer journey, including order pickup. Their Apex Smart Food Lockers…

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Whitepaper details how digital signage drives drive-thru success

March 26, 2026

The quick service restaurant industry, after having to pivot from COVID-19, is increasingly turning to digital signage for the drive-thru as it's become a…

Team Communication for Restaurant Staff: A Better Alternative to Group Texts

Group texts aren't built for restaurant teams. Here's why food service businesses are switching to dedicated team communication apps, and what to look for.

How to Choose a Team Chat App for Your Business

Choosing the right work chat app for your team requires asking the right questions. Let’s dive into how to decide which team chat is best for your needs.

The Team Communication Risk Report

Most restaurants don't think about their team communication risks until something goes wrong. This report shows you exactly what those risks are, and how to…

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Digital in the Drive-Thru: Designing Outdoor Experiences for QSR Brands

Digital menu boards at the drive-thru are no longer a luxury. In today’s competitive QSR landscape, they’ve become a requirement.

Papa Johns targets 2027 for full US rollout of Deliverect's delivery dispatch platform

March 19, 2026

Papa Johns partnered with Deliverect to implement Deliverect's Smart Dispatch & Delivery Management platform at all U.S. restaurant locations by the end of…

Grubhub, Wonder, Dexa launch 1st drone food delivery program in New Jersey

March 12, 2026

Grubhub, Wonder and Dexa will launch a drone delivery test program, beginning March 18, bringing delivery innovation to customers in New Jersey for the first…

White Castle partners with Serve Robotics to deliver through Uber Eats

March 11, 2026

White Castle has partnered with Serve Robotics Inc. to delivery the brand's menu items via Serve's autonomous delivery robots on Uber Eats, according to a…

Del Taco launches plan to strengthen performance, innovation, reconnect with guests

March 5, 2026

Del Taco is launching an 18-month overhaul, titled "Project Sunrise," aimed at reversing recent menu changes and addressing negative guest feedback.

5 Reasons CMOs & CFOs Must Align to Win in QSR

The old CMO/marketing-drives-traffic, CFO/finance-counts-receipts split is collapsing as guest data and payments converge into one digital ecosystem. This…