Lunchbox partners with DeliverThat to create comprehensive catering service

November 3, 2023

Restaurant tech brand Lunchbox has partnered with DeliverThat, a catering delivery and setup company, gaining access to a strong network of nearly 20,00…

Robotics company Aniai establishes U.S. headquarters, adds to exec team

November 1, 2023

AI-powered robotics company Aniai has established its headquarters in New York City and has added a new executive member to its leadership team, according to a…

Toast launches app, enhances POS system

November 1, 2023

Restaurant tech platform Toast has launched a mobile app and an enhanced POS experience, according to a press release.

Webinar: How location intelligence trends shape fast casual, dining sectors

October 31, 2023

In a bid to unlock the secrets behind the booming fast casual and wider dining industry, a free webinar, "Restaurants in 2024: A Data-Driven Outlook," will…

SoundHound AI survey finds nearly 8 in 10 diners believe AI assistants will take over most food ordering within years

October 26, 2023

Nearly 80% of diners believe AI assistants will take over food ordering duties in the next few years, according to a press release and report by AI firm…

HTeaO selects Revel Systems for POS

October 18, 2023

Iced tea franchise HteaO has selected Revel Systems as its POS of choice for 270 new locations, adding to the 80 units already live on Revel's platform…

Webinar unveils secret sauce for franchise success: Standardization

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

October 11, 2023

Sam Gerace, CEO of Lineup.ai, and Michael Schatten, VP of operations at fast-casual brand Carrot Express, talk about standardizing operations to increase…

White Castle partners with SoundHound AI, Samsung Electronics for voice-enabled digital signage

October 3, 2023

White Castle has partnered with SoundHound AI Inc. and Samsung Electronics to deploy voice-enabled outdoor digital signage to revolutionize the way it…

Domino's to pilot generative AI in next 6 months

October 3, 2023

Domino's Pizza and Microsoft have partnered to leverage Microsoft Cloud and Azure OpenAI Service to enhance the brand's ordering process, according to a press…

Olo taps SoundHound to allow voice orders at restaurants

September 29, 2023

Restaurants using Olo Connect will be able to process voice orders placed at an in-store kiosk, drive-thru or over the phone using artificial intelligence…

Webinar: How White Castle navigates efficiency through tech

September 22, 2023

In today's fast-paced business landscape, efficiency is paramount, especially for multi-site operations. The integration of technology into these operations…

Five Guys, BurgerFI, Papa Johns execs weighing in: 'Embracing AI without Killing Your Budget'

September 21, 2023

Restaurants of all sizes are exploring the use of artificial intelligence to cut labor costs, reduce errors, improve customer satisfaction and enhance the…

Gordon Food Service Canada names Toast preferred POS partner

September 20, 2023

Gordon Food Service, a Wyoming, Michigan-based warehouse foodservice distributor, has named Toast Inc., provider of a digital platform built for restaurants…

96% of restaurants planning expansion, need help with operational challenges

September 19, 2023

Although operational challenges are tougher than ever, operators still have sights set on growth, according to a Crunchtime research study, which revealed that…

Thanx deploys automated cart abandonment marketing campaigns for restaurants

September 19, 2023

Thanx, a loyalty and digital guest engagement platform for restaurants, has created abandonment marketing automation that recaptures lost revenue from…

Leasecake launches Cakebot: Approachable AI for Lease Management

September 14, 2023

Lease management software provider Leascake has launched Cakebot: Approachable AI for Lease Management. Featuring a Lease chatbot and Lease clause…

Upside refreshes brand, expands into mobile payments

September 13, 2023

Digital marketplace Upside is refreshing its brand identity and is expanding into mobile payment options.

Thanx releases Thanx Stored Value in partnership with Ansa

September 12, 2023

Loyalty and digital guest engagement platform Thanx has launched Thanx Stored Value, which allows consumers to preload funds for future purchases. The brand…

How to motivate franchisees to adhere to standardized processes

September 12, 2023

In the dynamic world of the franchise industry, ensuring that franchise operators adhere to standardized processes is crucial for achieving consistency and…

Webinar explores tools White Castle tapped to revolutionize operations, reduce labor

September 5, 2023

In today's fast-paced business landscape, efficiency is the name of the game. Multi-site operations face unique challenges in streamlining processes and…