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Qu launches Qu Pay to unify restaurant payments and guest data

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July 27, 2026

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Qu, a commerce platform for enterprise quick-service and fast-casual restaurants, has launched Qu Pay, an embedded payment solution that combines processing, guest identity, order intelligence and capital access into a single layer, according to a press release.

The platform connects payment data with order, location and channel information to provide restaurants with a more complete view of each transaction. The company noted that legacy processors can leave up to 65% of transactions without usable guest identity data.

"We set out to build a unified commerce platform for restaurants, not just a better point of sale, but an intelligent system that understands and enhances the business," Amir Hudda, Qu's CEO, said in the press release. "Qu Pay completes that vision. Payments are no longer the blind spot; they're one of the smartest parts of the platform."

The system also offers operators direct access to cash-flow tools. Franchisees can access on-demand settlements and receive capital offers based on their processing history, eliminating the need for a separate bank relationship or traditional credit application. By bringing orders and payments onto a single platform, Qu claims the system can reduce onboarding timelines by up to 75%.

"I've spent my career watching operators treat payments as a necessary evil instead of a value-added capability," Rachid Hassan, vice president of payments at Qu, added. "We built Qu Pay because operators shouldn't have to choose between running their business and understanding it. Now every transaction feeds both."

Qu Pay is currently live with multiple brands across point-of-sale, kiosk, drive-thru, web and mobile channels. Roy Rogers is among the early adopters of the technology.

"We wanted payments to operate as part of the broader restaurant platform, not as a disconnected system managed separately from the business," John Giffin, senior marketing manager at Roy Rogers, said in the press release. "Qu Pay simplifies operations, improves visibility into payment activity and creates a more consistent experience for our operators, which means a better visit for our guests."

Qu Pay will continue rolling out to new and existing brands throughout 2026.