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Qu, the leading provider of cloud-based unified commerce solutions, announced that Playa Bowls, the popular fast-casual brand known for acai bowls and smoothies, has selected Qu’s enterprise platform to modernize its point-of-sale (POS), improve kitchen systems and provide real-time reporting to support its ambitious growth. The Qu platform will enhance operations, improve menu management, and […]

Today, Square announced a new partnership with Sysco, a leading global foodservice distributor, along with a number of new features to help food and beverage sellers run their businesses with ease. With new strategic partnership, Square and Sysco bring better technology to more restaurants For more than a decade, Square has delivered innovative products to […]

Bites, a leader in AI-powered knowledge-sharing solutions, announced its collaboration with Unilever Food Solutions to enhance real-time communication and streamline knowledge distribution for frontline teams. Using Bites’ innovative, integrated platform, Unilever FS has created a professional communication and training layer on top of familiar channels such as SMS, WhatsApp, and MS Teams, enabling seamless and […]

SoundHound AI announced details of a deal with Church’s Texas Chicken, one of the largest quick-service chicken restaurant chains in the world, to provide the global chain with a voice AI-powered drive-thru ordering solution. Church’s Texas Chicken drive-thru guests will have the option to place their order using SoundHound AI’s Dynamic Drive-Thru solution. This breakthrough AI voice […]

Bikky, a customer data platform built exclusively for multi-unit restaurants, announced a partnership with Haven Hot Chicken, a rapidly expanding Nashville-style Hot Chicken concept. Founded in 2020 by four local restauranteurs, Haven Hot Chicken has found wild success bringing the best Hot Chicken and Not Chicken its guests have ever had. The brand opened their ninth […]

Hi Auto, a leader in conversational AI for the drive-thru, announced the launch of its Smart Ordering Display interface, designed to improve the drive-thru experience in quick-service restaurants (QSRs). This new solution integrates Hi Auto’s voice AI with existing digital menu boards to dynamically display visual elements based on the conversation flow between the guest […]

SoundHound AI, a global leader in voice artificial intelligence, and Torchy’s Tacos, the cult-favorite taco chain known for its “Damn Good Tacos,” have announced the rollout of SoundHound’s advanced voice AI Smart Ordering product, now live at all 130 Torchy’s locations.  SoundHound’s Smart Ordering product has been trained on the entirety of Torchy’s Tacos menu, […]

To recover more losses for quick-service restaurant (QSR) operators from the steady increase in delivery orders, Delaget, a leading restaurant data platform company trusted by more than 30,000 restaurants, announced the expansion of its Delaget Recovery solution to address first-party delivery losses. First-party apps are increasing in popularity The use of first-party restaurant apps is gaining popularity among QSR restaurants […]

Smoothie King, the world’s largest smoothie brand and the first health and fitness fast casual brand of its kind, today announces the appointment of Jyoti Lynch as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). Jyoti started in late October, and in this role, she will lead the brand’s technology strategy, ensuring that innovation continues to enhance Smoothie […]

Olo Inc., a leading restaurant technology provider, announced the launch of “Round Up Donations,” enabling guests to effortlessly contribute to charitable causes during checkout. Piloted in collaboration with Tropical Smoothie Cafe, this feature allows guests to round up their order total to support No Kid Hungry, a national campaign working to end childhood hunger in America, […]

Paytronix, the leader in guest engagement for restaurants and convenience stores, announced that it is launching “Additive Lead Times,” a group of new capabilities to its order throttling for Paytronix Online Ordering that help restaurants and c-stores manage the number of orders they receive and process during busy times. These improvements allow brands to set parameters […]

ResQ, a leading modern facility management platform, is shining a spotlight on the unsung heroes behind the success of restaurants and hospitality businesses this November with ‘Tradesgiving.’ To celebrate its vendors and their tradespeople, ResQ is offering a limited-time promotion for new vendor selections on the ResQ directory. Customers can enjoy 15% off (up to […]