Report reveals increased focus on food, labor cost controls

July 16, 2025

Restaurant leaders are reporting continued food and labor cost increases, with 89% experiencing rising staff expenses, according to a Restaurant365 study.

HungerRush data shows diners want speed, accuracy, personalization from QSRs

June 19, 2025

Cloud software provider HungerRush conducted a consumer survey revealing how inflation, evolving consumer expectations and technology preferences are reshaping…

7 Game-Changing Trends That Will Define Fast Casual & QSR in 2025

Explore 7 key trends shaping fast casual and QSR in 2025—from kitchen tech to loyalty 3.0—and learn how top brands are using data to drive smarter operations.

Campuses Turn to Automation to Improve Student Life

Dining leaders are turning to platforms like Botrista to cut costs, ease labor demands, and keep up with Gen Z’s thirst for trending drinks like boba. The…

Upgrade your drink menu without the hassle

Learn how top brands like Jollibee and Yoshinoya elevate their drink menus with Botrista. Join Jarrett Whitlow and Briana Jurado as they share tips on flavors…

How Edge Computing Will Define the Future of Your Restaurant

From intelligent scheduling to real-time order routing—learn how Edge is leading tech innovation for QSR and fast-casual restaurants.

Harri report finds major cost disparities for restaurant operators in key US markets

March 26, 2025

Harri, a front employee experience technology for restaurants, released its first ever 2025 Wage & Labor Cost Index. The report looked at the growing…

6th Annual State of Digital for Restaurants

Qu’s 6th Annual State of Digital reveals top QSR and fast casual trends from 170 brands (85,000 locations). With digital growth stabilizing, 40% of brands see…

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Jollibee Partners with Botrista to Launch Signature Sips Nationwide

Jollibee has partnered with Botrista to launch the new Signature Sips menu nationwide, bringing premium, craft beverages to its U.S. locations. Powered by…

Restaurant professionals make predictions for New Year 2025

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Restaurants will face a number of challenges in the new year. We talked to restaurant professionals to learn what's shaping 2025.

Global pizza market to grow by $66B

December 16, 2024

The global pizza market size is estimated to grow by $66 billion from 2024 to 2028, according to a Technavio report.

SynergySuite Wins Best Customer Service Award for Partnership with Friendly’s

SynergySuite, a leading global provider of back-of-house restaurant management technology, is proud to announce its recent win of Best Customer Service Award…

Three emerging gift card trends driving popularity and revenue

As gift cards increasingly become part of the operational strategy, here are three trends emerging in the gift card market that will shape the path forward.

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Leading universities meet boba demand on campus with Botrista beverage platform

With some colleges launching boba programs in as little as two weeks, students are sharing positive feedback on trendy new drink options being offered on…

Wonder, Botrista on Bridging Innovation and Growth at the Fast Casual Executive Summit

For restaurant executives and suppliers, this summit offers a unique opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge from industry trailblazers. The shared wisdom of…

Future-proofed multi-cultural beverage concepts expand across higher-ed campuses

Increased globalization of food culture is transforming campus dining. College, universities and their food service partners are launching specialty drink…

Washington gets a big drinks upgrade with L&L Hawaiian BBQ, Botrista Partnership

A Tumwater-based L&L Hawaiian Barbecue franchise is fast becoming a destination experience following the addition of new premium, on-menu beverages. Among the…

Operators prioritize tech, training amid economic headwinds

August 2, 2024

Restaurant operators are grappling with persistent food and labor cost increases, but they're also investing heavily in technology, training and marketing to…

8 tips for fast-food restaurant design

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Since the pandemic, fast-food restaurant design has become geared toward efficient, fast pickup and drive-thrus. But designing an interior takes careful…

Pokeworks Rolls Out Boba Teas, Smoothies, and a Hawaiian Dream Vacation in Partnership with Botrista

Experience exotic flavors and enter to win a dream vacation to Hawaii