NCR Voyix named preferred technology provider for Marco’s Pizza international expansion

October 23, 2025

NCR Voyix Corporation has been selected as the preferred technology provider by Marco's Pizza for the brand's new international locations. The partnership…

6 Top Slack Alternatives

Restaurant teams need an intuitive, simple work chat that you don't need to be tech-savvy to use. If you’re looking for a Slack alternative that’s actually…

The Hidden Risk of Sharing Phone Numbers in Your Restaurant's Group Chat

Sharing personal numbers exposes team members to harassment, blurs professional lines, and creates major legal risks. Discover how to protect your staff and…

AI at the Edge, in the Cloud, or Both?

The future of AI isn’t Edge vs Cloud computing—it’s the combination. Discover how a hybrid model delivers speed, stability, and smarts.

#QSRNEXT: 10 reasons it's a no-brainer for restaurant brands

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Mark your calendar for Nov. 12, because this isn't some dusty webinar — it's a rapid-fire, packed day of industry leaders giving you the straight talk on…

3 ways AI is revolutionizing inventory management

by David Greschler — Co-Founder & CEO, NomadGo

On-device Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing inventory management in quick-service restaurants (QSRs) by automating the error-prone, tedious process to…

White Castle unveils 'Castle of Tomorrow' prototype

October 20, 2025

White Castle has debuted its "Castle of Tomorrow" in Columbus, Ohio. The brand worked with central Ohio-based WD Partners to reimagine the customer experience…

Top 6 Work Chat Apps for Small Businesses

Is your small business outgrowing its chaotic group chat? Discover the top 6 work chat apps that bring clarity, accountability, and professionalism.

MicroTouch launches rugged tablet, outdoor touchscreens for retail, QSRs

October 15, 2025

MicroTouch has introduced two touchscreen products designed to enhance operations in retail and quick-service restaurants: the rugged Mobile Tablet M1-101RT-A…

The Long Game: Why Clean Data Makes or Breaks Your Restaurant’s AI Strategy

At this year’s QSR Evolution Conference in Atlanta, GA, technology innovators came together to explore how AI is reshaping restaurants.

Restaurants bet on tech, growth despite inflation, labor challenges

October 10, 2025

Restaurants are increasingly turning to technology and strategic growth plans to weather ongoing inflation and labor shortages, according to Toast's Voice of…

KFC Australia launches first vending machine for Sweet Tokyo Hot & Crispy chicken

October 9, 2025

KFC Australia has introduced its first-ever vending machine, a global first for the brand, to distribute free samples of its new Sweet Tokyo Hot & Crispy…

Top 5 Work Chat Apps for Restaurants in 2025

Choosing the right work chat app for your restaurant is crucial. This guide rates the top 5 work group chat apps, comparing ease of use, security, and other…

Old Scratch Pizza leads with 'Midwesternly Neapolitan' pizza

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

The episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast features Old Scratch Pizza founder Eric Soller discussing his journey from a culinary and corporate background to…

Discipline Over Distraction: Lessons from Restaurant Leaders Who Know Their Brands

At FSTEC 2025, top restaurant leaders from Checkers & Rally's, GoTo Foods, and Shake Shack shared the secrets to balancing tech innovation with brand identity…

Satisfying the hunger for frictionless tech: meeting the needs of QSR customers, franchisees

by Morgan Petty — Strategic Account Manager, Canopy

Unreliable self-service technology is frustrating customers and costing quick-service restaurants significant money, leading to the recommendation that QSRs…

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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…