Announcement

Crunchtime Expands AI Capabilities Across Its Restaurant Operations Management Suite

Crunchtime, the leading provider of technology for the restaurant industry, has announced four new AI capabilities across its unified operations management suite. Building upon their market-leading AI Forecasting, these additions give customers faster inventory counts, […]

In the Spotlight

A Chef’s Perspective: How Kitchen Structure Drives Restaurant Technology Success in High-Volume Operations

In today’s foodservice environment, technology is everywhere. From point-of-sale systems and inventory tracking to waste monitoring software and automation tools, kitchens are more digitally equipped than at any point in history. Operators invest heavily in […]

Restaurant Technology News

Dairy Queen Extends AI Drive-Thru Testing Across Franchise Locations

Dairy Queen is taking the next step in one of the restaurant industry’s most closely watched technology experiments: letting AI take the order. This week, the company announced it’s expanding its partnership with technology solution […]

Restaurant Technology News

Starbucks Tests AI-Driven Drink Discovery Through ChatGPT Integration

Not long ago, the idea that a customer could describe a mood instead of a menu item and receive a tailored drink recommendation would have felt experimental. What stands out about Starbucks’ launch this week […]

Solution Provider News

Nesto Lands $12 Million to Bring AI-Driven Workforce Planning Into the Core of Restaurant Operations

Labor has become one of the most complex and least predictable variables in restaurant operations. Between fluctuating demand, staffing shortages, rising wages, and increasingly strict labor regulations, workforce management is no longer just an administrative […]

Spotlight Interviews

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

As restaurants navigate a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the balance of power between operators and third-party platforms continues to shift. Discovery, ordering, and customer engagement are increasingly shaped by algorithms, marketplaces and now AI-driven interfaces, […]

Solution Provider News

Google Introduces AI-Powered Restaurant Booking as Search Evolves Into Action

Google is taking a step toward redefining the role of search by introducing what it describes as “agentic capabilities” within AI Mode, beginning with restaurant reservations in the UK. The move, which the company announced […]