by Matthew Liedke | Dec 19, 2025 | News
This article was originally published in Franchise Times, sister publication to Food On Demand. Restaurant brands may be employing a slew of strategies to boost sales, but Zaxbys Chief Operating Officer Sharlene Smith said the fundamentals can’t be lost in the...
by Matthew Liedke | Nov 7, 2025 | News
Slider-centric QSR White Castle took another step forward in its tech stack journey last month with the unveiling of a new digital-driven prototype. In mid-October, the 104-year-old concept announced the opening of its Castle of Tomorrow prototype. Located in its base...
by Matthew Liedke | Oct 27, 2025 | News
A group of restaurant brand leaders were joined on stage at the recent Create Investment Summit in Nashville for an in-depth discussion on utilizing new AI technologies. The panel was led by Maria Zhang, CEO of Palona AI, who guided the conversation around how AI is...
by Matthew Liedke | May 21, 2025 | News
When it comes to how customers perceive restaurants, reputation starts with expectation. That’s the lesson learned by Avi Goren, who co-founded the digital hospitality software provider Marqii, which he is also CEO of. During a panel at the 2025 Food on Demand...
by Matthew Liedke | May 20, 2025 | News
Of the customers who visit Blaze Pizza’s 300 locations, just 15 percent use the brand’s loyalty program. Casey Terrell, Blaze Pizza vice president of marketing, admits it’s not the end-all, be-all answer. However, it is still an important and useful tool in driving...