FastCasual to honor 2023 Hall of Famers

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Each leader will attend the summit to accept an award and share leadership experience, strategies and a few lessons learned along the way.

Is ‘best of breed’ the best POS approach?

by Larry Fiel — VP of Marketing, PDQ Signature Systems

How intuitive is your POS system? Does it work with the rest of your technology? Ask your POS these questions when it comes to a synchronous solution.

How operational fragmentation an impending challenge in pizza restaurant, delivery industry

by Edward Crowley — Managing Director, Cyntra

Operational fragmentation in the pizza industry can result in inconsistencies in food quality, long delays and service levels. This inconsistency can…

Technology more intuitive, cost efficient than ever

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Technology reigned at the 2023 National Restaurant Association's annual show.

How technology is differentiator for pizza brands

by Chris Lybeer — Chief Strategy Officer, Revel Systems

Today’s pizzerias need flexible platforms able to handle and adapt to the many ways hungry masses prefer to place their orders.

3 ways to recapture ‘no preference’ customers

In the face of rising inflation, more pizza consumers are opting for less expensive in-home options. With the right incentives, restaurants can win them back…

ICXA announces 2023 Elevate Awards

by Alicia Lavay — Executive Director, ICX Association

Alicia Lavay is Executive Director at the ICX Association. Image provided. "Sometimes when I consider what tremendous consequences come from little…

California Pizza Kitchen expands in airports to help grow global franchise awareness

Airport locations can provide increased sales, brand awareness and streamlined operations. Giorgio Minardi, EVP of global development and franchise operations…

Discover benefits of these 5 underutilized POS functions

by Brittany DeGroat — Digital Content Specialist, Star Micronics America

The POS system is one of the most important pieces of tech in a restaurant. Read how these five underused functions can help businesses make better decisions…

Software-as-a-Service helps make native pizza delivery successful

Pizza brands should continue to excel at first-party delivery, just as they have done for decades.  To address the new competition from third-party agencies…

Beyond the discount: 6 ways to evolve customer loyalty

Loyalty programs have become more intuitive and smarter that ever. Here are six ways brands can optimize their current loyalty initiatives.

How AI, mobile POS, more can shore up staff shortages

by Michael Jaszczyk — CTO, U.S. CEO, GK Software

Artificial intelligence, unified cloud technology, mobile payment programs and more can enhance an employee’s performance and, ultimately, a diner’s experience.

Experts explore NFTs, digital innovation, labor shortages, food insecurity needs

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Attendees will become mini experts in all-things NFT, digital innovation, fixing the labor shortages and meeting food insecurity needs. Speakers include Blaine…

5 underused technology capabilities for pizza brands

by Chris Lybeer — Chief Strategy Officer, Revel Systems

Ingenuity and early adoption align with the pizza industry as far back as the 19th century, possibly even further. In case you're unfamiliar with the story of…

Workshopping what your guest experience is missing

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Big Chicken's Sam Stanovich, Dog Haus' CJ Ramirez and Ovation CEO Zack Oates will help attendees evaluate their customer experiences and provide dozens of…

Tony Roma's, Duck Donuts, Tropical Smoothie among CEOs closing Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit attendees will learn about Tony Roma's transition into the fast casual market, Duck Donuts' growth strategy and…

How digital payment processing technology becomes a resiliency enabler for pizzerias

by Ben Ross — COO, Green Payments

Operators of local pizza parlors and pizza chains are grappling with inflationary pressures that are increasing the cost of gas, labor, food and supplies. At…

Fast Casual accepting 2023 Top 100 nominations

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Nominations close Feb. 1

Pizza Top 100 nomination deadline extended

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Nominations close Dec. 16.

4 reasons why restaurants need to migrate POS systems to cloud

by Shannon Chirone — SVP, Marketing, HungerRush

The restaurant industry is evolving at a rapid pace and cloud-based POS systems support greater connectivity among digital restaurant products and more robust…