How and why restaurant leaders are serving up AI in operations

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

AI is fast becoming ubiquitous in the restaurant environment, helping to streamline tasks, train employees and deliver a more rewarding customer experience.

Thanx integrates with Square

March 28, 2025

Loyalty and guest engagement platform Thanx has integrated with Square, which has an ecosystem of commerce solutions. With this launch, Thanx now supports…

2025 Pizza Marketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers

We are honored to announce the Pizza Marketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers for 2025. This group features the best who stand out in a crowded field and are…

Presented by PizzaMarketplace.com

GRUBBRR Guarantee gives kiosk users peace of mind

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Kiosk company GRUBBRR stands behind its commitment to helping restaurant brands increase sales and reduce labor costs.

Yum Brands partners with Nvidia for AI technology

March 25, 2025

Yum Brands has partnered with Nvidia to accelerate the development of AI technologies for its restaurants around the globe. Yum Brands, which in total has more…

Swig, HTeaO, Everbowl, Vicious Biscuit leaders share tips for building a tech roadmap

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Mapping out a tech roadmap was a panel topic at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit, held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It was sponsored by Crisp.

Wholly Stromboli brings New York, Detroit-style pizzas to small-town Colorado

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Wholly Stromboli stands out with its pizzas and stromboli in Ft. Lupton, Colorado.

How to master the art of guest recovery

March 19, 2025

Every dropped plate, every lukewarm dish, every forgotten reservation — it stings. You pour your heart into your restaurant, and when things go wrong, it feels…

Ovation, Paytronix team for post-transaction feedback, hospitality data insights

March 17, 2025

Guest engagement platform Paytronix has teamed up with guest experience platform Ovation to provide brands with deeper analysis and insights from customer…

Okanagan College gets 24/7 pizza vending machine

February 28, 2025

Okanagan College students and staff now have access to hot, freshly made pizza around the clock, thanks to the installation of a Pizzaforno vending machine at…

Lion's Choice CEO offers secrets to brand's success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Lion's Choice CEO Fred Burmer offers secrets to the brand's operations and cooking up delicious roast beef sandwiches.

Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza to deliver by robot in Miami

February 21, 2025

Florida-based Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza has partnered with Serve Robotics Inc. to deliver some pizzas by robot in the Brickell and Miami Beach…

Valentina's Pizzeria & Wine Bar: The pizza story that will inspire you

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Joe Carlucci realized his dream by opening Valentina's Pizzeria despite past failures. The secret to success? Passion, dedication and a strong team leading to…

PizzaForno vending machine brings 24/7 pizza to Gruene, Texas

February 13, 2025

A PizzaForno vending machine has opened in Gruene, Texas, offering 24/7 access to six different pizza flavors, according to a Herald-Zeitung report. Located at…

How Earthbar 70X'd Their Feedback Volume

Earthbar, a California-based health and wellness brand with 40 locations, transformed its guest feedback process using Ovation. Previously reliant on a single…

Presented by Ovation Up, Inc.

Fast Casual reveals 2025 '20 Brands to Watch'

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

January 23, 2025

FastCasual's fifth annual report, "20 Brands to Watch," reveals the industry's up-and-coming leaders.

PizzaForno teams up with Invig for c-store expansion

January 15, 2025

Invig Consulting, a company that specializes in helping convenience stores adopt new technologies, has initiated a partnership with PizzaForno, a North…

Grimaldi's Pizzeria introduces redesigned mobile app

January 15, 2025

Grimaldi's Pizzeria has launched a newly redesigned mobile app. The app immerses guests in the Grimaldi's experience with enhanced imagery of menu items and…

Crust Pizza Co. CEO explains operations, building own tech

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Editor Mandy Detwiler talks to Crust Pizza Co. CEO and Founder Carl Comeaux about the brand's growth, search for franchisees and building its own POS system…

Restaurant, tech experts share AI, automation, dining experience predictions for 2025

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Tech and restaurant pros share predictions for what's to come in AI, dining experiences and automation technology in 2025.