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The Innovation Fueling America’s Coffee Boom

By Hans Lammeman | July 9, 2026

From market leader Starbucks to emerging disruptors like 7 Brew and Dutch Bros,
innovation, both on the menu and beyond, is core to the scaling efforts shaping the U.S.
coffee industry.

Smashburger Doubles Down with Streamlined Menu

By Bernadette Heier | July 8, 2026

The fast-casual chain’s menu includes two burgers and two Häagen-Dazs hand-spun shakes, a smaller selection than previous seasonal promotions.

Miso Robotics Acquires Former Pizza Automation Pioneer Zume 

By Bernadette Heier | July 8, 2026

The deal adds Zume’s technology, intellectual property and more than 300 patents spanning food robotics and packaging to Miso’s portfolio.

Poll of the Week July 9, 2026

By Allison Olson | July 8, 2026

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AI Integrations Emerges as Summer Defining Trend for Square

By Hans Lammeman | July 8, 2026

Since the start of summer, the restaurant technology company announced integrations with chatbots ChatGPT and Claude, as well as AI-powered guest engagement platform Incentivio.

Church’s Texas Chicken Debuts Catering Across U.S.

By Bernadette Heier | July 7, 2026

Church’s Texas Chicken is the latest restaurant chain to launch catering, introducing the service across its U.S. restaurants for the first time.

Casey’s Leans into Tech, Foodservice Investments with New Strategic Plan

By Hans Lammeman | July 7, 2026

The food-first convenience chain emphasized tech stack improvements and expanded foodservice offerings in its new three-year strategic plan.

Dog Haus CEO Spills Beverage Innovation Strategy Amid Dirty Soda Boom

By Bernadette Heier | July 2, 2026

Dog Haus joins a growing number of restaurant brands putting more focus on beverages, rolling out dirty sodas, specialty coffee and expanded drink offerings through a partnership with Keurig Dr Pepper.

6 Standout America-Themed Restaurant Promos This July 4

By Hans Lammeman | July 1, 2026

From patriotic pastries to $2.50 value deals, operators across the nation are squeezing margins and introducing LTOs for this year’s milestone Independence Day. 

Poll of the Week July 2, 2026

By Allison Olson | July 1, 2026

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