Report: Restaurant brands increase tech spending despite margin pressures Restaurant brands are increasing investments in technology and artificial intelligence to counter declining guest traffic and high operating costs, according to the seventh annual Restaurant Technology Benchmark Report released by unified commerce platform Qu, according to a press release.

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Taco John's accelerates expansion, growth, investments Taco John's has entered the new year with renewed momentum after a year of disciplined growth, operational investment and continued franchisee collaboration, according to a press release.

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Black Bear Diner partners with HonorBuilt to deploy KDS Across 120 Locations with QSR Automations by Crunchtime HonorBuilt’s staging and configuration logistics are creating a win for Black Bear Diner’s brand-wide Kitchen Display System (QSR Automations by Crunchtime) rollout across all 120 locations. Nearly halfway complete, this project showcases the critical role that accurate staging, configuration, and coordinated logistics play in protecting restaurant operations during large-scale technology upgrades.

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Restaurant industry experts make predictions for 2026 Industry experts predict that the 2026 restaurant landscape will be defined by a "Me-Me-Me Economy," where brands must leverage integrated AI and data-driven precision to provide hyper-personalized guest experiences, streamlined operations and specialized health-conscious menus.

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Beyond the slider: White Castle maps out future with tech-forward 'Castle of Tomorrow' prototype White Castle has a sleek new prototype called the 'Castle of Tomorrow.' With a focus on tech, the prototype is set to bring White Castle into the future with a savvy design and focus on both team members and customers.

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Lights out, orders up: the competitive edge of locally-run POS systems for QSRs Locally-run (native) point-of-sale (POS) systems are advocated as a strategic advantage over cloud-based solutions, ensuring uninterrupted service, full functionality (including inventory and reporting) and preventing significant revenue loss caused by internet outages.

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Founder shares how he went from tacos to tech Come hear El Arroyo founder Ellis Winstanley how he moved to tech at the Founderology Growth Summit.

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Restaurants bet on tech, growth despite inflation, labor challenges Restaurants are increasingly turning to technology and strategic growth plans to weather ongoing inflation and labor shortages, according to Toast's Voice of the Restaurant Industry Survey.

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No more stock surprises: How AI is changing food service inventory Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming outdated, error-prone manual processes for food service inventory management by automating stock counts, increasing accuracy, reducing waste and providing a competitive advantage.

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Robust growth ahead for digital signage restaurant market The global restaurant digital signage market is projected to be worth approximately $1.6 billion by 2034, boasting a compound annual growth rate of 7.7%, according to Market.us data.

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Over the next year, where are you investing in technology upgrades?QSR Web

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How the latest technology, AI are transforming fast-food dining QSRs are increasingly adopting advanced technologies like AI-enabled touchpoints, smart displays and self-service kiosks to meet consumer demands for convenience, value and personalized dining experiences.

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Restaurants using AI tools from NCR Voyix for guest retention, operational efficiency The company's Aloha Consumer Marketing Solution uses AI to help restaurants personalize outreach and track results, and Aloha Menu and Aloha Smart Manager will simplify menu management and back-office tasks for restaurants of all sizes.

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