The QSR checklist check-up: How intelligent is yours?

by John Sammon — SVP & General Manager, PAR Technology

Intelligent checklists provide perks that can make a real difference in top worker performance and bottom lines.

SlabbKiosks expands its production capabilities

SlabbKiosks will continue growing its kiosk production capabilities at a newly leased 12,065 square foot facility in Mesa, Arizona.

Pair pioneers virtual currency, blockchain tech model for restaurants

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The new "FudiToken" gives QSR customers a convenient way to pay for orders, while giving operators a new approach to menu item promotion.

$200 billion in restaurant sales are moving: Is your brand riding along?

by Noah Glass — CEO, Olo

Today's consumers now expect to engage with restaurants in an on-demand fashion, so restaurants must now either meet those expectations or lose business.

LevelUp teams with FullContact to improve customer segmentation

March 13, 2018

LevelUp has partnered with FullContact, an identity resolution provider, to power precision marketing programs by providing foodservice operators with a…

QSRs must know ups 'n downs of apps to adapt

by Dave Bennett — President & CEO, Mirus Restaurant Solutions

Like all technology, restaurant app development grows exponentially. But consumers' demands of those apps grows at least as quickly, with diners always…

Jamba Juice using tech to help manage costs of doing business

Susan Taylor, director of franchise operations at Jamba Juice,

Industry heavy-hitters join leadership team at Kitchen United

March 6, 2018

Kitchen United — an on-demand startup spun out of the holding company behind Cali Group's Miso Robotics and the first application of facial recognition tech…

Balance Grille hopes to tip scales in brand's favor with downtown Toledo aquaponics farm

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Balance Pan-Asian Grille is hoping to tip the scales in their favor with an innovative new farming operation which, if successful, will soon replace a good…

Ichor Restaurant Group CEO: 'Technology touches all aspects of our business'

Jeff Bradbury- Hughes interview with Brian Bailey- Ichor

Long John Silver's woos 'em at the drive-thru with 'do-it-all' menu boards

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Animation and video-capable order-taking menu boards at Long John Silver's are "grabbing" customers right out of the drivers' seats at Long John Silver’s.

Burger-flipping robot gets $10M 'bonus'

February 23, 2018

Miso Robotics, creator of the burger-flipping robot that will soon debut at 50 Caliburger locations, has raised $10 million in a Series B funding round led…

Quiznos VP: 'Big data key to growing brand'

Big data is where it's at when it comes to must-have marketing technology, said Chris Ruszkowski, VP of marketing for Quizno's.

Workpop teams with ParTech to help restaurants manage employee data

February 15, 2018

ParTech Inc., a provider of POS and workforce efficiency solutions to the restaurant and retail industries, has partnered with Workpop, a hiring and onboarding…

Freshii marketing VP chats about the brand's love of technology, social media and Drake

Melissa Gallagher, Freshii VP of marketing, chats about the variety of marketing techniques that the chain uses to get stand out among its competitors.

What the AR burger waiting in the wings could mean for QSRs

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

One company is working to push menu boards into the future through a glasses-free augmented reality experience called HoloLamp, which delivers virtual menu…

Happy Valentine's Day QSRs: PayByCar launches in pilot test

February 13, 2018

Verdeva Inc. has launched an in-vehicle payment solution, PayByCar, that uses toll transponders to simplify and speed up nontoll transactions such as QSR…

A&W signs largest multilocation pact since acquisition from Yum

February 13, 2018

A&W Restaurants Inc. has signed its largest multi-unit deal since a group of franchisees bought the brand from Yum nearly seven years ago. The agreement…

Menufy partners with LevelUp to build restaurants' mobile reach

February 6, 2018

Online ordering provider, Menufy, has partnered with LevelUp to extend its restaurant clients' distribution channels and hopefully orders, without added cost.

McDonald's Virtual Pit Crew Experience had what it takes to 'Elevate' customer experience. Does your brand?

by Christopher Hall — w, t

Has your brand "elevated" the customer experience in a new and different way? If so, why not pit what your QSR has accomplished against the very best in the…