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Golden Corral Relaunches Its Off-Premises Offshoot With a New Tech Partner

By Adam Wahlberg | July 15, 2025

What used to be Homeward Kitchen is now Golden Corral Favorites and it’s thriving thanks in part to Flybuy’s tech platform.

Naya Caters Pop-Up Events As a Key Part Of Its Marketing

By Adam Wahlberg | July 14, 2025

It’s betting that one falafel will make you a regular customer and its growth indicates it isn’t wrong.

From LAX to Hollywood, Venhub Expands 24/7 Automated Smart Stores

By Bernadette Heier | July 9, 2025

As contactless shopping grows, Venhub is rolling out its autonomous Smart Stores in places where convenience is key.

University of Chicago Economists Reveal a Surge in QSR Labor Productivity

By Adam Wahlberg | July 8, 2025

Labor productivity measurements in restaurants were flat for three decades. Then Covid happened. And after a one-year slump, productivity jumped. The reason is simple: employees are spending less time with in-store consumers, thanks to take-out and delivery, and doing more elsewhere.

You Heard Right. AI in Restaurants is Becoming Normal.

By Adam Wahlberg | July 8, 2025

A new Deloitte survey shows that AI is well on its way to becoming commonplace in the industry.

AI Is Not Just For Drive-Thru. It Can Also Help With Front-of-House.

By Adam Wahlberg | July 8, 2025

The tech is getting easier to use and more flexible than ever.

Olo to be Acquired by Thoma Bravo in $2B All-Cash Deal

By Bernadette Heier | July 7, 2025

After the deal closes, Olo will continue operating under its current name as a private company.

Atlanta Residents May Have Their Next Meal Delivered by a Robot

By Bernadette Heier | July 2, 2025

Serve rolls out sidewalk robots in Midtown, Old Fourth Ward, and Downtown Atlanta.

DoorDash Expands Drone Deliveries in Dallas Area

By Bernadette Heier | July 1, 2025

DoorDash and Flytrex launch drone deliveries in Dallas suburbs, offering orders from dozens of local and national restaurants.

Crunchtime and QSR Automations Form New Tech Company

By Adam Wahlberg | July 1, 2025

The newly formed entity will have increased ability to handle myriad operator needs.