In the Spotlight

The App-etizing Future of Guest Dining: Tech’s Sustainable Culinary Influence

With the help of technological advancements, the dining experience has become more efficient and eco-friendly than ever before. Restaurants can now save 7.5 million trees every year, all thanks to tablet-based point-of-sale (POS) systems. Sustainable […]

Market Research

Market Research: 41% of Restaurants Plan to Invest in AI Sales Forecasting and Scheduling in 2024

A new survey conducted by restaurant management software Restaurant365 gathers insights from restaurant operators across nearly 5,500 locations in the United States, spanning quick-service restaurants (QSR), fast-casual, casual dining, and fine dining establishments. The survey […]

Spotlight Interviews

Spotlight Interview: Tim McLaughlin, Founder and CEO of GoTab

In the rapidly evolving world of hospitality technology, GoTab stands out as a leading restaurant commerce platform. Founded in 2016 by Tim McLaughlin, the company, which recently completed an $18 million Series A funding round, […]

Restaurant Technology News

Chipotle Backs AI and Renewable Energy in Agriculture with New Investments

Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced minority investments in Greenfield Robotics and Nitricity, two companies focused on sustainable farming and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The investments are part of Chipotle’s $50 million Cultivate Next venture fund, […]

Spotlight Interviews

Sriram Subramanian, Founder and CEO of LINK

In the dynamic world of restaurant technology, where integration complexities often impede efficiency and innovation, LINK emerges as a game-changer. With a focus on providing seamless technology integration, LINK, which recently closed a $5 million […]

In the Spotlight

Drive-Thru 2.0: Redefining Quick-Service Restaurant Experiences

It has been said that the first drive-thru restaurant was created in 1947 by Sheldon “Red” Chaney, operator of Red’s Giant Hamburg in Springfield, Missouri. Located on the famous Route 66, the restaurant served customers […]

Restaurant Technology News

CaliExpress by Flippy to Debut Fully Robotic Restaurant

Cali Group, which owns global QSR restaurant chain CaliBurger, in collaboration with technology companies Miso Robotics and PopID (a majority owned subsidiary of Cali Group), is set to open CaliExpress by Flippy, a groundbreaking venture […]

Spotlight Interviews

Spotlight Interview: John Fan, CEO and Cofounder of Stackdin Technologies

John Fan is the CEO and co-founder of Stackdin Technologies, a pioneering startup at the forefront of the AI-driven smart ordering ecosystem. With a focus on bridging the gap between restaurants and their customers, Stackdin […]

Success Story

Fairview Farmers Streamlines Operations and Boosts Staff Retention Cashless Tipping Solution from Branch  

Fairview Farmers, the popular Texas-based full service restaurant and brunch spot, has selected leading workforce payments platform Branch to power cashless tips and streamline operations. Branch addresses a growing challenge that Fairview Farmers and many other full […]

Announcement

PAR Technology’s Punchh and PAR Pay Solutions Recognized for Innovation in Restaurant Technology 

ParTech, Inc. (PAR), a global restaurant technology company and provider of unified commerce solutions for enterprise restaurants, announced that PAR Technology’s Punchh® and PAR Pay solutions have been recognized by MarTech Breakthrough, the Stevie® Awards, and The SaaS Awards. “Our solutions are […]