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Fast Casual
Tech Tracker: A preview of what’s to come at the FSTEC 2024 ConferenceTech Tracker: A preview of what’s to come at the FSTEC 2024 Conference

Should operators build their tech stacks or partner with tech vendors, how can they keep their data safe, and more questions answered at FSTEC 2024

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Delivery & Takeout Solutions
Shake Shack rolls out sidewalk robot delivery with Serve Robotics and Uber EatsShake Shack rolls out sidewalk robot delivery with Serve Robotics and Uber Eats
byJoanna Fantozzi
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Quick Service
Popeyes names Bart LaCount, Matt Rubin to new positionsPopeyes names Bart LaCount, Matt Rubin to new positions
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Loyalty
Taco Bell’s ‘retirement community’, Papa Johns turns to digital loyalty, Noodles & Company may close restaurantsTaco Bell’s ‘retirement community’, Papa Johns turns to digital loyalty, Noodles & Company may close restaurants
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Loyalty
Papa Johns’ same-store sales slide 4% as company turns to digital loyalty for future successPapa Johns’ same-store sales slide 4% as company turns to digital loyalty for future success
byJoanna Fantozzi
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Quick Service
Jack in the Box plans new app as it works to drive digital salesJack in the Box plans new app as it works to drive digital sales
byRon Ruggless
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Fast Casual
Portillo’s launches first kiosk test in Chicago market
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Technology
Virtual Dining Concepts’ Linked Eats acquires Sauce Technologies
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Technology
Yum Brands looks to technology as a silver lining
Yum Brands looks to technology as a silver lining
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Operations
Wendy’s sees sales strength in breakfast daypart
Wendy’s sees sales strength in breakfast daypart
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Delivery
New Teriyaki Madness curbside pickup tech improves restaurant efficiency
New Teriyaki Madness curbside pickup tech improves restaurant efficiency
Jul 31, 2024
bySam Oches, Editor in Chief
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Quick Service
Taco Bell is expanding its drive-thru voice AI test
Taco Bell is expanding its drive-thru voice AI test
Jul 31, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Food Trends
Why Virtual Dining Concepts and Blackbird Labs have entered the food tech solutions space for the first time
Why Virtual Dining Concepts and Blackbird Labs have entered the food tech solutions space for the first time
Jul 30, 2024
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Quick Service
Zaxbys names Chris Kung as new chief digital officer
Zaxbys names Chris Kung as new chief digital officer
Jul 29, 2024
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Delivery
Nation’s Restaurant News report to highlight digital ordering performance in QSR, fast casual
Nation’s Restaurant News report to highlight digital ordering performance in QSR, fast casual
Jul 26, 2024
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1 Min Read
byNRN staff
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Delivery
How content drives business at Southern California icon San Pedro Fish Market
How content drives business at Southern California icon San Pedro Fish Market
Jul 24, 2024
bySam Oches, Editor in Chief
Just Salad
Technology
How Just Salad innovates around sustainability
How Just Salad innovates around sustainability
Jul 22, 2024
bySam Oches, Editor in Chief
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Quick Service
Whataburger app turns into powerful Hurricane Beryl tool
Whataburger app turns into powerful Hurricane Beryl tool
Jul 11, 2024
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Technology
How restaurants benefit from strategic tech integrations
How restaurants benefit from strategic tech integrations
Jul 11, 2024
byNRN staff
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Casual Dining
Chili’s parent Brinker names tech expert Frank Liberio to board
Chili’s parent Brinker names tech expert Frank Liberio to board
Jul 9, 2024
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Automation
ConverseNow acquires Valyant AI as two major voice AI companies combine forces
ConverseNow acquires Valyant AI as two major voice AI companies combine forces
Jul 9, 2024
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Delivery & Takeout Solutions
How on-demand delivery has blurred the lines between foodservice and retail
How on-demand delivery has blurred the lines between foodservice and retail
Jun 28, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Casual Dining
California market drags Kura Sushi’s Q3 results
California market drags Kura Sushi’s Q3 results
Jun 28, 2024
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Fast Casual
Panera employees file class action lawsuit against company for security breach
Panera employees file class action lawsuit against company for security breach
Jun 26, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Technology
American Express to acquire Tock reservations platform and tech company Rooam
American Express to acquire Tock reservations platform and tech company Rooam
Jun 24, 2024
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Marketing & Branding
Ghost Kitchen Brands announces global expansion and rebranding as Ghost Kitchens International
Ghost Kitchen Brands announces global expansion and rebranding as Ghost Kitchens International
Jun 21, 2024
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Technology
Unlocking the Power of LTOs
Unlocking the Power of LTOs
Jun 20, 2024
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Loyalty
Starbucks’ newest rewards partner is Marriott Bonvoy
Starbucks’ newest rewards partner is Marriott Bonvoy
Jun 20, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Boqueria
Regional Chains
How Boqueria keeps its tech stack lean through growth
How Boqueria keeps its tech stack lean through growth
Jun 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Technology
Tech Tracker: How robots are finding their way on the restaurant floor
Tech Tracker: How robots are finding their way on the restaurant floor
Jun 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Mcd Drive Thru
Quick Service
McDonald’s is ending its AI drive-thru test with IBM
McDonald’s is ending its AI drive-thru test with IBM
Jun 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Delivery
With restaurants hosting pickleball, bowling, and more, Joy Trade aims to reshape eatertainment
With restaurants hosting pickleball, bowling, and more, Joy Trade aims to reshape eatertainment
Jun 13, 2024
bySam Oches, Editor in Chief
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Quick Service
Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s parent CKE names Justin Falciola chief technology and growth officer
Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s parent CKE names Justin Falciola chief technology and growth officer
Jun 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor
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Technology
AI can drive restaurant industry revenue and profits — if you can look past the hype
AI can drive restaurant industry revenue and profits — if you can look past the hype
Jun 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJohn Dillon, Greg Kahn
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Operations
Brix Holdings CTO Carissa DeSantis has left the company
Brix Holdings CTO Carissa DeSantis has left the company
Jun 3, 2024
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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