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McDonald’s Turns to Connected Operations, AI and Automation to Drive Its Next Phase of Innovation

McDonald’s has spent decades refining restaurant operations, but its newly unveiled McDonald’s Next strategy signals that the company increasingly views technology as the foundation for its next phase of growth. Announced this week at the [...]
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Popmenu Unveils Video-First Menu Experience Designed to Drive More Restaurant Traffic and Orders

Nearly a decade ago, Popmenu launched a menu revolution in the restaurant industry with a visually bold, interactive, mobile-first experience that significantly boosts traffic and orders. Now, Popmenu is doing it again with groundbreaking technology [...]
Announcement

Sauce Launches AI-Powered Cashback Loyalty Engine to Help Restaurants Increase Reorders by Up to 30%

Sauce, the leading first-party ordering, delivery, and retention platform for restaurants, has launched Sauce Cashback, a next-generation loyalty feature built on Sauce’s proprietary AI retention engine. Early results from the beta program show restaurants achieving [...]
Announcement

Custom Channels Partners with Thanx to Connect Restaurant Audio Messaging With Loyalty Data and Real-Time Guest Engagement

Custom Channels, a leading commercial music and in-store audio platform, today announced a strategic partnership with Thanx, the loyalty and guest engagement platform for restaurants. Together, the companies are enabling operators to use AI-powered audio [...]
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Why The National Restaurant Association Show Has Become a Reality Check for Restaurant Technology

Every year, the National Restaurant Association Show arrives with the same promise: a glimpse into the future of the restaurant business. Thousands of exhibitors descend on McCormick Place in Chicago, unveiling everything from kitchen equipment [...]

McDonald’s Turns to Connected Operations, AI and Automation to Drive Its Next Phase of Innovation

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McDonald’s has spent decades refining restaurant operations, but its newly unveiled McDonald’s Next strategy signals that the company increasingly views technology as the foundation for its next phase of growth. Announced this week at the [...]
White Castle Puts Its Restaurant in a Box with 1,000 Automated Kiosks

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Dairy Queen Extends AI Drive-Thru Testing Across Franchise Locations

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Dishio Raises $2.5 Million to Help Restaurants Turn Guest Data Into Repeat Revenue

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As restaurant operators continue searching for ways to drive repeat visits, improve marketing attribution, and reduce their dependence on third-party platforms, a growing number of technology companies are racing to position themselves as the central [...]
Guestologie Launches to Help Restaurants Act on Guest Data in Real Time to Personalize Service and Boost Retention

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Square and Uber Eats Expand Global Partnership to Streamline Restaurant Operations and Payments

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Why Some Bar Operators Are Voicing Concerns About QR Code Ordering

When Wetherspoons founder Sir Tim Martin criticized QR code ordering for “robbing punters of banter at the bar,” as reported this week by The Scottish Sun, he tapped into a growing unease across the hospitality industry. What makes Martin’s comments particularly notable is the scale behind them. Wetherspoons operates roughly 815 pubs across the UK and employs more than 42,000 people, making it one of the largest and most influential pub operators in the market. When a company of that size questions the long-term role of QR ordering, it carries weight beyond a single brand. His point isn’t just nostalgia. It’s about what gets lost when efficiency becomes the primary design goal. For decades, the bar has been one of the last truly social transaction points in modern life. You don’t just order a drink. You exchange a few words. You make eye contact. You become part of the room. [...]

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McDonald’s Turns to Connected Operations, AI and Automation to Drive Its Next Phase of Innovation

Popmenu Unveils Video-First Menu Experience Designed to Drive More Restaurant Traffic and Orders

Sauce Launches AI-Powered Cashback Loyalty Engine to Help Restaurants Increase Reorders by Up to 30%

Custom Channels Partners with Thanx to Connect Restaurant Audio Messaging With Loyalty Data and Real-Time Guest Engagement

Why The National Restaurant Association Show Has Become a Reality Check for Restaurant Technology

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McDonald’s Turns to Connected Operations, AI and Automation to Drive Its Next Phase of Innovation

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Dishio Raises $2.5 Million to Help Restaurants Turn Guest Data Into Repeat Revenue

Why Some Bar Operators Are Voicing Concerns About QR Code Ordering

McDonald’s Turns to Connected Operations, AI and Automation to Drive Its Next Phase of Innovation

Popmenu Unveils Video-First Menu Experience Designed to Drive More Restaurant Traffic and Orders

Sauce Launches AI-Powered Cashback Loyalty Engine to Help Restaurants Increase Reorders by Up to 30%

Custom Channels Partners with Thanx to Connect Restaurant Audio Messaging With Loyalty Data and Real-Time Guest Engagement

Why The National Restaurant Association Show Has Become a Reality Check for Restaurant Technology

AI, Automation and Cost Pressures Take Center Stage at the 2026 National Restaurant Association Show

Dishio Raises $2.5 Million to Help Restaurants Turn Guest Data Into Repeat Revenue

Lavu Publishes Restaurant POS AI Capabilities Report, Finding Most Platforms Lack Cross-System Intelligence

Branch Launches TipCalc to Automate Tip Pooling and Cashless Payouts for Restaurants and Reduce Errors at Close

Guestologie Launches to Help Restaurants Act on Guest Data in Real Time to Personalize Service and Boost Retention

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Lavu Publishes Restaurant POS AI Capabilities Report, Finding Most Platforms Lack Cross-System Intelligence

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Why The National Restaurant Association Show Has Become a Reality Check for Restaurant Technology

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Spotlight Interview: Stephen Klein, CEO and Co-Founder of Saivory