Restaurant industry experts make predictions for 2026

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Industry experts predict that the 2026 restaurant landscape will be defined by a "Me-Me-Me Economy," where brands must leverage integrated AI and data-driven…

Why 2026 is the year of the AI-driven restaurant

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

By 2026, AI is expected to transition from an experimental novelty to an operational necessity in the restaurant industry, utilizing "invisible" back-of-house…

Against the grain: State of Mind Public House differentiates with California style, craft, culture

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

With 23 years of experience, Lars Smith launched State of Mind Public House, a family-owned Bay Area pizzeria with three locations that differentiates itself…

Blaze Pizza partners with Bikky to unify guest insights

December 16, 2025

Blaze Pizza, the fast-casual chain known for its quick-fire artisanal pizzas, has partnered with customer data platform Bikky to unify its guest insights and…

The Retail Nomad explores the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show

Nick Harbaugh (aka "The Retail Nomad") takes viewers inside the recent Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show in Tampa.

Jet's Pizza marks over 10M AI purchases

December 15, 2025

Detroit-style pizza brand Jet's Pizza has surpassed 10 million AI orders, equating to more than $250 million in AI sales. The brand used SMS ordering program…

Top 10 Trends in Restaurant Technology

As the restaurant landscape evolves, operators increasingly rely on technology to remain profitable and deliver an outstanding guest experience.

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Olo partners with Zipline to bring autonomous drone delivery to restaurants

December 9, 2025

Olo Inc., a leading restaurant technology provider, has partnered with Zipline, an autonomous delivery service, to integrate drone delivery capabilities into…

Why East Village Pizza’s owner is taking his dough recipe from NYC to Dubai

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Frank Kabatas, the owner of East Village Pizza, is taking his New York-style pizzeria — built on a personal journey that started with him being fired as a…

NowSignage completes global rollout of digital menu boards for Little Caesars

November 26, 2025

Little Caesars has teamed with NowSignage, a digital signage software specialist, to roll out digital menu boards in 16 countries in the U.K., according to a…

Founder shares how he went from tacos to tech

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

Come hear El Arroyo founder Ellis Winstanley how he moved to tech at the Founderology Growth Summit.

Pizza World selects FoodTec Solutions for restaurant management

November 12, 2025

St. Louis-based Pizza World has selected FoodTec Solutions as its unified management platform across 14 stores, with plans to reach 26 by the end of 2026…

How Piesano’s turned a single slice shop into a thriving Florida chain

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

From humble beginnings as a pizza-by-the-slice window near the University of Florida, Piesano’s Stone Fired Pizza has grown into a 15-location Florida chain by…

Toast expands Toast IQ with conversational AI assistant

October 29, 2025

Toast has expanded its Toast IQ intelligence ecosystem with the launch of a conversational AI assistant for restaurants and food and beverage retailers. The…

Epson TrueOrder adds order filtering, customization to simplify restaurant operations

October 29, 2025

Epson has enhanced its TrueOrder Kitchen Display System software, delivering features aimed at helping restaurants streamline operations across complex order…

How tech is blurring the lines between fast casuals, QSR

The walls between fast casual, QSR and casual dining are crumbling, and it's technology that's breaking them down.

Farmer Boys, Taco Cabana, Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill execs talk high-tech drive-thrus

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A Fast Casual Executive Summit session highlighted the drive-thru's post-pandemic evolution, moving beyond just speed to prioritize accuracy, hospitality and…

NCR Voyix named preferred technology provider for Marco’s Pizza international expansion

October 23, 2025

NCR Voyix Corporation has been selected as the preferred technology provider by Marco's Pizza for the brand's new international locations. The partnership…

MicroTouch launches rugged tablet, outdoor touchscreens for retail, QSRs

October 15, 2025

MicroTouch has introduced two touchscreen products designed to enhance operations in retail and quick-service restaurants: the rugged Mobile Tablet M1-101RT-A…

Restaurants bet on tech, growth despite inflation, labor challenges

October 10, 2025

Restaurants are increasingly turning to technology and strategic growth plans to weather ongoing inflation and labor shortages, according to Toast's Voice of…