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Potbelly Plans Sale to Major C-Store Operator RaceTrac

By Laura Michaels | September 12, 2025

Atlanta-based RaceTrac has an agreement to buy 445-unit Potbelly for approximately $566 million in a move that would take the sandwich franchise private. Potbelly CEO Bob Wright said RaceTrac is “attracted to our growth potential.”

Starbucks Brings AI-Powered Inventory Counting to Coffeehouses

By Bernadette Heier | September 10, 2025

With a quick scan on a handheld tablet, baristas can instantly see what’s in stock. The system will be live in all company-operated stores by the end of September.

Marqii Expands With Yext to Support Hospitality Brands

By Bernadette Heier | September 10, 2025

Marqii is expanding its partnership with Yext, a company that powers business listings across search engines, maps, apps, and directories. 

Loman AI Can Answer Your Phone Like Tony Soprano

By Adam Wahlberg | September 10, 2025

It can create a custom voice for your restaurant and take more than 50 orders at a time.

WOWorks and Cartwheel Grows Partnership With ezCater Platform

By Adam Wahlberg | September 8, 2025

A deepened collaboration could mean big things for participating restaurants.

Qu Rolls Out Kiosk Upgrades To Help Operators Preserve Margins

By Adam Wahlberg | September 8, 2025

Qu adds to its already spiffy Kiosk capabilities.

Waffle House Rolls Out Nationwide Delivery

By Bernadette Heier | September 8, 2025

Waffle House has tapped DoorDash to offer nationwide delivery, including 24/7 service in select cities.

Next-Gen Diners Are Changing Restaurants

By Bernadette Heier | September 4, 2025

 As Gen Z and Gen Alpha grow into the majority of diners visual storytelling and consistency matters.

Tariffs Are Squeezing Margins and The Impacts May Be Permanent

By Adam Wahlberg | September 3, 2025

Sid Malladi runs a B2B tech platform that serves the industry and he is noticing some alarming trends.

Lunch-Platform Picnic Expands Into Austin and Houston

By Adam Wahlberg | September 2, 2025

Picnic spreads its blanket into the Lone Star state.