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Yoshinoya Significantly Improves Menu Uptime and Speed of Service
Read how the multi-unit quick-serve rice bowl brand improved guest experience and speed of service in the drive-thru and the dining room [Xenial].
Restaurant Automation: A Guide to Grow Revenue and Improve Efficiency
This article uncovers what restaurant automation is, some real-world examples, and top considerations to consider if exploring which solutions make sense for your business [Slang.ai].
7 Tips to Boost A Restaurant’s Online Ordering Sales
This blog discusses optimizing your online menu and multiple payment options, and offers tips on boosting your restaurant's online ordering sales [Deliverect].
Optimizing Technology Costs Through Smarter Architecture
To move beyond tech debt and prioritize innovation for your restaurant business, you must start by understanding the size and scope of the problem [NCR Voyix].
Exploring 2024’s Top Restaurant Technology Trends
Learn how the restaurant industry is poised to embrace technology more than ever, with a focus on streamlining operations, boosting profitability, and enhancing guest experiences [Olive].
How Far Will Your Restaurant Customers Travel?
The average American only travels about three miles for casual meals out. How can restaurateurs get customers to go farther to choose them [Upside]?
How does a Kitchen Display System work?
For restaurant owners who need to improve order accuracy, streamline operations, and increase profitability, you’ve likely heard that a kitchen display system is the answer you’re looking for. But how does it work, and will it work for your operation [Table Needs]?
High Volume Hiring Playbook
In today’s landscape where you are competing for a limited pool of employees, mastering high-volume hiring sets apart the most successful hospitality franchisors [Harri].
5 Ways to Leverage Restaurant Data Analytics for Business Growth
What are restaurant analytics, and how can you make the most of them to boost restaurant growth? Read this guide to learn more [Crunchtime].
Are Robotics Really Coming to Hospitality?
This blog post explores the current state of robotics in restaurants, examine its benefits and challenges, and speculates on how this technology might evolve [Squirrel Systems].
Case Study Video: Jet's Pizza Success Story
As an early adopter of OrderAI, Jet's Pizza has not only been able to take the industry's labor shortage issues in stride, but they've also seen an incredible increase in profits and customer satisfaction [HungerRush].
3 Ways to Improve the Restaurant Customer Experience
Improving the restaurant experience starts with a clear understanding of what customers are looking for, what they expect when eating at restaurants, and how they perceive your brand [Service Management Group].
Infographic: Insider Insights from Waitstaff
A survey of over 600 shift workers sheds light on the unique insights only these industry insiders can provide. From tipping culture to restaurant lingo, this infographic uncovers their well-guarded secrets [Deputy].
Case Study: White Castle Adds AI to the Menu
With explosive growth in takeout channels like drive-thrus, White Castle faced multiple challenges, including overworked staff, longer wait times and less customer face time. Learn how they confronted these challenges with innovative technology [SoundHound AI].
AI Update: Text to Image Generators
AI continues to push forward at full speed, with exciting new tools being introduced every month. Here are just some of the ways restaurant operators are using AI image generators to improve their daily operations [Restaurant365].
Torchy’s Tacos Improves Efficiency with Scalable Digital Ordering
With plans for massive growth, Torchy’s hit a wall with their digital ordering platform and needed an upgrade to a more robust, scalable, and dependable solution [CardFree].
Flipping Burgers to Shaping Tech’s Future: Phil Crawford’s Remarkable Journey
In this podcast, Phil reflects on his career, the challenges he faced, and the future of technology in the Quick-Service Restaurant industry [Restroworks].
How Panera Bread Embraced Digital Transformation
At Panera Bread, the growing need to maintain a personal connection with customers in an increasingly digital world presented not just obstacles to overcome, but also an exciting opportunity for innovation and growth [Braze].
What Can Mobile POS Really Do for Your Restaurant?
A true mobile-first solution – not simply legacy point of sale displayed on a smaller screen – brings an entire eco-system's worth of restaurant management software to your staff; restaurant tech that works for them, not the other way around [Tabit].
What is Restaurant Supply Chain Management and Why It Matters in 2024
This blog reveals why good restaurant supply chain management matters and introduces tools and best practices to improve the way your restaurant’s supply chain works [TimeForge].
Use Case: Using L&D to Set Franchisees Up for Success
To support the success of their franchise stores, Salata’s leadership team identified the importance of making all learning and development materials accessible [Wisetail].
2024 Restaurant Tech Predictions
The last few years have been chock-full of hurdles for restaurants who've had to adapt to new ways of business and staffing shortages. Discover an ever-growing list of digital solutions that can be implemented to solve both old problems and new [QSR Automations].
10 Best Practices for Managing High-Volume Days
To maximize sales and meet the expectations of digital-first guests during peak times, restaurant brands must leverage digital solutions that simplify order management, streamline operations, and increase throughput.
Customer Testimonial: WoWorks
WoWorks' CIO, Kyle Mark, describes how the restaurant portfolio company increased efficiency and productivity at its 350 locations with the help of a new technology partner [Qu].
Unveiling 2024: Your Essential Guide to Restaurant Tech Trends
A compiled list of state-of-the-art restaurant tech trends to keep you ahead of the curve and help you make smart investments in the coming year [PAR Tech].
Case Study: Hooters Maximizes Customer Reach and Engagement
See how a Hooters March Madness multichannel ad campaign combined connected TV and mobile channels to score more visits to their restaurants [GroundTruth].
How Restaurant Franchisors Can Save a Million Dollars in 5 Easy Steps
Turns out cheddar isn't just what goes on salads and sandwiches. Southern Rock saved $840,000, and you can, too.
Case Study: KFC Builds Finger-Lickin’ Good Digital Experiences
Learn how a unified composable content platform brings brand consistency to KFC’s web and mobile apps, turning up the heat on brand recognition and customer loyalty.
Five Pizza Chains On The Rise
Everyone loves pizza, and there are thousands of options for the Italian dish across the country. This blog looks at five regional pizza brands to see how they are standing out in a crowded kitchen.
COOs Share How They Overcome Challenges in their Restaurants
Brian Wise, COO of Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers, and Todd McEvoy, COO of Cotton Patch Cafe, discuss how they continue to overcome operational challenges to evolve and flourish.
The First 90 Days: A Critical Time for Employee Retention and Success
Quick-service restaurants have a retention problem. This article breaks down the steps you can take in the first 90 days to make work meaningful and maximize employee retention.
New Year’s Resolution Ideas for Restaurant Owners
After the excitement (and expense) of the holidays, customers tend to disappear until Valentine’s Day rolls around, making January a good time for restaurateurs to implement some big business changes.
15 Small Business Tips for 2024
Ask small business owners what their main goal is, and most will tell you that they want to grow sales. Planning ahead can help increase the likelihood of achieving that goal.
83 Key Restaurant Industry Statistics for 2024
See where the restaurant industry is headed with stats on food costs, labor, online ordering, and more.
