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California Pizza Kitchen pizza vending machine lands at Dayton airport
September 2, 2026
A California Pizza Kitchen automated retail machine is already operating at Dayton International Airport, giving Ohio travelers access to freshly prepared…
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Growing pizza brand Cascadia Pizza Co. adopts Square platform to power franchise expansion
August 31, 2026
Cascadia Pizza Co., an American crafted wood-fired pizza brand, has returned to Square to unify its commerce platform across its multi-format operations in…
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Restaurant operators choosing growth over retrenchment in 2026
August 28, 2026
Despite persistent inflation and labor challenges, restaurant operators are entering the second half of 2026 with a surprisingly durable outlook.
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Accuracy is the new loyalty: How smart labeling protects restaurant profits
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Star Micronics' upcoming webinar, "Accuracy Is the New Loyalty," will explore how integrating smart labeling with existing restaurant technology eliminates…
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Shawarma Press, Chicken Salad Chick, Firehouse Subs execs to talk operational complexities at Fast Casual Executive Summit
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
The upcoming "Complexity Killers" session at the Fast Casual Executive Summit will guide restaurant operators in auditing and streamlining their bloated tech…
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Speedy Pie pizza vending machine opens in Iowa town
August 27, 2026
A new Speedy Pie automated pizza vending machine has opened in Bettendorf, Iowa, giving Quad Cities customers access to hot pizza around the clock, according…
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California Pizza Kitchen to launch 1K automated pizza machines nationwide
August 24, 2026
California Pizza Kitchen is partnering with retail technology provider T-ROC Global to deploy up to 1,000 automated pizza machines nationwide over the next…
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3 in 4 diners open to restaurant AI, PAR survey finds
August 24, 2026
Consumer discomfort with AI in restaurants is rapidly declining, dropping from 41% in 2025 to 27% today, according to a survey from PAR Technology Corp.
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Bounteous, Deliverect team up to enhance 1st-party digital ordering
August 24, 2026
Deliverect, a global restaurant technology company, and Bounteous, an AI services firm, are partnering to integrate their platforms, aiming to help restaurant…
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Accuracy is the New Loyalty
Order accuracy directly impacts restaurant profitability, customer trust and repeat business. In this webinar, Star Micronics explores where costly errors…
Presented by Star Micronics America
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Little Caesars partners with Coco Robotics for autonomous delivery rollout
August 20, 2026
Little Caesars has partnered with Coco Robotics to bring autonomous robot deliveries to participating locations in Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami, with plans…
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AI and the Future of Restaurants: From Foot Traffic to Predictive Insight
As consumer behavior and privacy expectations evolve, restaurants need smarter ways to understand diners and drive growth. Gladys Kong of Azira and Isabelle…
Presented by Azira
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Star Micronics integrates with Quetzal POS
August 7, 2026
Point-of-sale hardware provider Star Micronics has integrated with Quetzal POS to help specialty retailers modernize inventory, labeling and omnichannel…
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Giordano's of Kissimmee launches summer savings app program
August 4, 2026
Giordano's of Kissimmee has launched a summer savings program through its Club Gio rewards app, offering weekly gas card giveaways and pizza discounts tied to…
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Domino's paying customers to test app, website
August 3, 2026
Domino's Pizza is paying customers to try its new digital ordering experience by giving them $5 off their next order, the company said in a press release.
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Waikiki pizza vending machine awaits health approval
August 3, 2026
A pizza vending machine has attracted attention in Waikiki, but it is still awaiting approval from the Hawaii State Department of Health, according to a KHON…
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Star Micronics, Operandio partner for digital food safety labeling
July 30, 2026
Star Micronics, a global provider of point-of-sale hardware and printing solutions, integrated with Operandio, an AI-powered operations platform for franchise…
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The Next Generation of Pizza Part 3: How AI is redefining growth beyond value
As pricing pressures, GLP-1 adoption and changing consumer habits reshape the pizza category, operators are turning to AI, automation and digital engagement to…
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Qu launches Qu Pay to unify restaurant payments and guest data
July 27, 2026
Qu, a commerce platform for enterprise quick-service and fast-casual restaurants, has launched Qu Pay, an embedded payment solution that combines processing…
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Nominations open for Top Women in Retail Technology awards
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
Connect Media is honoring the brightest and best women in retail technology leadership roles who are driving innovation. Get those nominations in! Deadline is…
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