CBS NorthStar, Kea transforming phone ordering with voice AI

July 18, 2024

To advance digital transformation to the phone channel, Kea is pairing its Voice AI with CBS NorthStar's POS software. Since 2022, Kea's Voice AI has answered…

Subway, Jason's Deli, Big Chicken headlining The Restaurant Catering Workshop

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Before a brand can deploy a catering-order management system and supporting technologies, it must align its business framework, business logic, workflow and…

PizzaForno expands into Manitoba in Canada

July 17, 2024

Automated pizzeria PizzaForno has expanded into Steinbach in Manatoba, Canada, according to a press release.

How to generate food truck profits with location tracking

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

Bradley Cooper, editor of Food Truck Operator, spoke with Chris Ruff, CEO and president of Glympse Inc. to discuss more about how food trucks can generate…

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Botrista secures $120M in funding to fuel automated beverage platform growth

July 16, 2024

Botrista, the developer of a data-driven, automated beverage platform, has closed its Series C funding round, bringing its total capital raised to $12…

Your Pie Pizza welcomes back summer favorites with Peach Craft Series

July 16, 2024

Your Pie Pizza is celebrating the season with the return of their popular Peach & Prosciutto Pizza and introducing the new Kickin' BBQ Peach Pizza…

How to transform your food truck with battery systems

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

A webinar by Joule Case examined how food trucks can transform their business by ditching generators and adopting battery systems.

Blaze Pizza launches 1st oven-fired dessert

July 12, 2024

Blaze Pizza has released its first-ever oven-fired dessert, Cinnamon Bread, according to a press release.

Pizza Guys partners with Sacramento Kings player Malik Monk

July 12, 2024

California-based Pizza Guys has partnered with Sacramento Kings basketball player Malik Monk to promote the brand's offerings and community-focused…

Mr. Gatti's Pizza to open in select Walmarts across 4 states

July 11, 2024

Mr Gatti's Pizza has partnered with Walmart to bring its pies to stores in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Kentucky, according to a press release.

Operational costs slicing into your pizza profit margins? The right tech could help

by Deepti Mendiratta — Vice President of Product Management, HungerRush

There are simple, affordable tech solutions that can cut down on the hours it take to enter customer orders, coupons, data and inventory into a POS system.

Breaking bread and biases: Why restaurants (still) need more female voices

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The Fast Casual Executive Summit is hosting the panel "Breaking Bread and Biases: Empowering Women for Fast Casual Leadership," featuring women leaders…

Checkmate partners with Uber to add delivery capabilities

July 10, 2024

Restaurant ordering solutions provider Checkmate has expanded its partnership with Uber, adding Uber Direct to its platform, according to a press release.

Pizzaiolo Tony Gemignani partners with Princess Cruises

July 10, 2024

Famed pizzaiolo Tony Gemignani, founder of Tony's Pizza Napoletana in San Francisco and the Slice House by Tony Gemignani brand, has taken to the high seas in…

Riko's Pizza to expand Connecticut footprint

July 10, 2024

Riko's Pizza has inked deals for two locations in Fairfield County, Connecticut, bringing the brand's Connecticut footprint to six and its national locations…

Pizzaiolo launches signature brand in Dana Point, California

Truly Pizza brings something to the Dana Point, California area that hasn't been seen yet -- a focus on upscale, signature pizza in a warm, inviting atmosphere…

Fatburger, Round Table Pizza to open co-branded units in Utah

July 9, 2024

FAT Brands Inc., parent company to Fatburger, Round Table Pizza and 16 other restaurant concepts has inked a development deal to bring Fatburger and Round…

Stoner's Pizza Joint franchisees to open 9 locations

July 8, 2024

Stoner's Pizza Joint has inked deals with four new franchisees, two in Texas and two in Florida. The Texas franchisees plan to open locations in Killeen, San…

Why Thermal And Impact Printers Remain Essential In High-Tech Restaurant Operations

Thermal and Impact printers enhance restaurant operations by streamlining front- and back-of-house communications, automating tasks, and decreasing waste.

How to be successful in the food truck business

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

Patrick Bolanos of Trailer King Builders shares tips on how to get started as a food truck operator and expand.