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Build or Buy? Restaurants Grapple With the High Stakes of Digital Transformation

In the race to deliver seamless digital ordering, personalized guest engagement, and operational efficiency, restaurant operators are faced with a pivotal question: Should they build custom technology in-house or partner with specialized vendors? From fast-food […]

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Why Early Visibility Into Restaurant Openings Matters for Technology Solution Providers and Other F&B Suppliers

When Hai Hospitality announced it would bring its celebrated Japanese concept Uchi to New York’s NoMad neighborhood, excitement quickly followed. Known for its high-end omakase experience in cities like Austin and Denver, the 170-seat Manhattan […]

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Technology Innovation Took Center Stage at The 2025 National Restaurant Association Show

As the foodservice industry continues to face mounting pressures—from chronic labor shortages and rising operating costs to increasingly tech-savvy consumers—many restaurant operators are rethinking the fundamentals of how they run their businesses. For thousands of […]

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How Fleet Management Technology Enhances Efficiency and Safety in Restaurant and Foodservice Operations

Restaurant and foodservice fleet managers are adopting innovative technologies that are revolutionizing how perishable goods and prepared food are transported—improving both efficiency and safety. GPS tracking systems are now commonplace, allowing restaurants and distributors to […]

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How Restaurants Are Using Technology to Advance Sustainability (and Why It’s Not Enough)

As Earth Day 2025 arrives, the restaurant industry is showcasing a growing commitment to environmental responsibility. From smart energy systems to AI-driven food waste reduction, restaurants are increasingly leveraging technology to reduce their environmental impact. […]

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McDonald’s New Structure: A Hospitality Technology Innovation Blueprint

McDonald’s is undertaking one of its most significant structural shifts in recent memory, with a clear mandate: move faster and decentralize hospitality systems decision making and deployment. Under the leadership of CEO Chris Kempczinski, the […]