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Research: Technology-Driven Growth Fuels 8% Profit Gains for Quick Service Restaurants

PAR Technology Corporation, a leading provider of enterprise foodservice technology, has released its 2025 Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) Operational Index Report—offering a comprehensive, data-driven look at how digital transformation is reshaping the restaurant industry. Based […]

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Market Research: One-Third of Restaurants Have Already Adopted AI Technology; 48% Plan To Do So This Year

After contending with another year of high food and labor costs, financially stressed consumers, and fierce competition, U.S. restaurant operators are approaching 2025 with a focus on engaging more guests, more often. Consumers will see […]

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Research: 95% of Restaurants Use AI-Assisted Inventory Management, Menu Optimization, Reservations and/or Other Form of AI

TouchBistro’s 2025 State of the Restaurant Industry report reveals a year of complex challenges and surprising resilience for independent full-service restaurants (FSRs). While operators grappled with rising expenses, particularly in food and labor, they also […]

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Market Research: 38% of Restaurants Have Integrated POS Systems that Equally Support In-store and Online Orders

The latest “2024 State of the Industry: Future of In-Restaurant Dining” report, produced by Incisiv in partnership with Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, examines the shifting dynamics and emerging trends within the restaurant sector. According to […]

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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 […]

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Research: 40% of Consumers Use Google Search and 38% Use Food Delivery Apps to Find New Restaurants

A new consumer research study indicates an increased reliance on digital platforms for restaurant discovery, research, and brand engagement. However, the study also revealed consumer apprehension regarding the use of robotics in the food industry, […]

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Research: 42% of Guests at Quick Service Restaurants Order Online More than 90% of the Time

Paytronix has unveiled the highly anticipated Paytronix Loyalty Report 2023. This comprehensive study reveals the undeniable impact of loyalty programs on restaurants (as well as convenience stores), offering insights gleaned from year-over-year data and trends […]