A&W Tests First National Catering Program Ahead of February Rollout
The Kentucky-based root beer and burger brand launched a 10-restaurant pilot program in August, with a nationwide rollout planned for February 2027.
Mountain Mike’s, Domino’s Boast Sales Wins Despite Pizza’s Stagnancy, Top 400 Data Reports
Another year, another so-so performance across the board for pizza.
How a Nintendo Game Inspired Wingstop’s Kitchen Tech
A former game developer who’s now CEO of Perfect Company said the cooking-themed video game inspired the kitchen technology now used at more than 2,500 Wingstop locations.
The Nebraska-based coffee chain rolled out 3PD services and migrated its app’s ordering infrastructure to Olo on tight timelines.
The grocery- and retail-focused 3PD platform introduced an AI shopping assistant and data-driven bundles to streamline the ordering experience.
Jack in the Box Rolls Out Workforce Tech as Labor Costs Climb
The California-based chain implemented workforce management platform Harri across more than 2,100 restaurants in five months following recent labor cost increases.
Second-Party Ordering: Lessons from Around the World
On October 20, Olo will launch its own consumer app with a “second-party” approach. Is the model new? Versions of it have been running for several years in Asia, Europe and Australasia, and among independent restaurants in the U.S.
Cava Executives Celebrate 500th Location—and They’re Already Eyeing the 1,000th
Cava’s chief development officer and co-founder share tech stack strategy amid national growth effort.
McDonald’s Plans to Spend $8.5B to Accelerate Franchisee Restaurant Modernization.
McDonald’s is pledging to spend $8.5 billion through 2036 to help its franchisees accelerate restaurant modernization, technology deployment and operational improvements.
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