Stoner's Pizza Joint burns bright as it grows

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Stoner's Pizza Joint has 50 units and will build another 15 next year. With its systems and franchising down, owner John Stetson expects the brand to excel as…

HungerRush unveils Feedback customer engagement tool

November 20, 2024

HungerRush, a provider of integrated restaurant management solutions, has launched Feedback, a new customer engagement tool designed to capture real-time…

Three emerging gift card trends driving popularity and revenue

As gift cards increasingly become part of the operational strategy, here are three trends emerging in the gift card market that will shape the path forward.

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Pizza Forno debuts 24-hour vending machine in west Michigan

November 18, 2024

Pizza Forno has opened a 24-hour vending machine in Caledonia, marking the first of its kind in West Michigan, according to a Fox 17 report.

How restaurants can stay ahead of the tech curve

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Brand leaders discussed the utilization of tech in their restaurants at the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Denver.

Dough Boy Pizza: a chef-driven, tech-enabled pizza powerhouse

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Classically trained chef Erica Barrett went from Southern cooking to fast casual pizza when she opened Dough Boy Pizza. The brand is slated to have 10 units by…

How AI and voice-speech interaction is transforming kiosk customer experience

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

AI has taken the world by storm, and it has transformed numerous aspects of customer experience across restaurant, QSR, and self-service contexts, including…

Olo, ezCater team up to simplify catering menu management for restaurants

November 8, 2024

Restaurant technology provider Olo Inc. has a new integration with ezCater, a food tech platform for workplaces in the US, to streamline catering menu…

How restaurants can use data to maximize financial management, performance

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

A panel at the Fast Casual Executive Summit examined how restaurants can use coaching, technology and other tools to maximize coaching, location collaboration…

PizzaForno expands in Michigan with 40-unit pizza vending machine deal

November 5, 2024

PizzaForno, a 24/7 automated pizzeria, has inked a 40-unit development deal with Forno Brothers LLC, according to a press release. This expansion will bring…

How PDQ Chicken Brings Back 50% of Unhappy Guests

PDQ Chicken, a fast-casual chain, faced challenges managing guest feedback for its 50+ locations, especially with off-premise business comprising 80% of sales.

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Checkmate raises $10M in Series B funding led by Tiger Global

October 30, 2024

Checkmate, a leading provider of unified ordering solutions for enterprise restaurants has secured $10 million in Series B funding, led by Tiger Global. The…

How Taziki's Mediterranean Café Skyrocketed Survey Volume - Ovation Case Study

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café, known for its made-to-order Mediterranean cuisine, has achieved significant success through its partnership with Ovation. Taziki’s…

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Leading universities meet boba demand on campus with Botrista beverage platform

With some colleges launching boba programs in as little as two weeks, students are sharing positive feedback on trendy new drink options being offered on…

New York Pizza sets up shop in Boston with long NYC roots

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

New York Pizza has three locations in Boston. With a bevy of flavor combinations and tastes, the pizzeria serves something for everyone.

Kansas City-based SMG acquires Bulbshare

October 17, 2024

Service Management Group, a customer, employee and brand experience management partner to over 500 brands, is acquiring Bulbshare, a London-based AI-powered…

The EMERGING Fund Backs Leasecake with Strategic Investment

Fueling AI Innovation to Streamline Real Estate Management for Restaurant Operators

Wonder, Botrista on Bridging Innovation and Growth at the Fast Casual Executive Summit

For restaurant executives and suppliers, this summit offers a unique opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge from industry trailblazers. The shared wisdom of…

Salt Lake Tribune Names SynergySuite a Wasatch Front Top Workplace

SynergySuite has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by The Utah Top Workplaces. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a…

Lunchbox CEO launches FoodFriends.io

October 10, 2024

The app allows food professionals to easily connect.