by Bernadette Heier | Mar 26, 2025 | News, Outstanding Operators
Jason’s Deli is a Food On Demand Outstanding Operator. With 40 years of catering experience and a reputation for high-quality food, Jason’s Deli has developed the right strategies to balance dine-in and off-premises operations. The fast-casual brand has 239...
by Peter Backman | Mar 25, 2025 | News
Contributing editor, Peter Backman, is a long-term foodservice sector guru and founder of theDelivery.World, a platform that connects the delivery sector and makes sense of the myriad changes and challenges that affect the sector across the globe. The global rapid (or...
by Adam Wahlberg | Mar 25, 2025 | Automation, News
Ross Cronin speaks from his Dublin office, with rain pelting his window. He’s used to it. “We really only have one season,” he said with a laugh. “Our summer is only a few days.” But the rain isn’t darkening his mood about the pending launch of RocketBox, his company...
by Adam Wahlberg | Mar 24, 2025 | News, Outstanding Operators
Jack in the Box is a Food On Demand Outstanding Operator. It wasn’t that long ago when Jack in the Box, known for its jumbo smash burger and 24-hour breakfast menu, did only 1 to 2 percent of digital sales. That’s not jack. But it’s no jackpot. Today things are...
by fodnews | Mar 21, 2025 | Conference Speakers
Andrew Martino Founder | CEO gtk Andrew Martino is a seasoned hospitality professional with a rich background in restaurant management, concept development, and food technology. A New Jersey native, Andrew began his hospitality career while attending Syracuse...
by fodnews | Mar 21, 2025 | Conference Speakers
Brett Spiegel VP of Direct Ordering, Checkmate Brett Spiegel is the VP of Direct Ordering at Checkmate, a top provider of ordering solutions for restaurants. With over a decode of restaurant technology experience, he has developed advanced digital ordering systems for...
by fodnews | Mar 21, 2025 | Conference Speakers
Andy Freivogel CEO Science On Call Andy is co-founder and CEO of Science On Call, an AI-powered, lightning-fast help desk providing holistic support to restaurants, including the entire tech stack as well as common operational challenges. Andy lives in Oak Park, IL...
by fodnews | Mar 21, 2025 | Conference Speakers
Jennifer Dodd CEO, Main Squeeze Juice Co. Jennifer is the CEO of Main Squeeze Juice Co., a brand that’s redefining health and wellness with every bottle, bowl, and smoothie. Main Squeeze Juice Co. are the trailblazers in the nutritious lifestyle movement and Jen is...
by fodnews | Mar 21, 2025 | Conference Speakers
Julie Wade Sr. Director of Marketing Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe Julie currently leads marketing for Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe, an elevated fast-casual brand with over 100 locations headquartered in Birmingham, AL. Since becoming the head of marketing...
by Bernadette Heier | Mar 19, 2025 | News
The parent company of brands like Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and KFC, is teaming up with tech giant Nvidia to bring more AI into its restaurants. Over the next few months, the following tech will be rolled out: Voice-Activated Order-Taking AI Agents: These systems will...