Technology across franchise brands: the deals, operators and trade-press stories Burnaze summarizes, each linked to the original.
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Private equity interest in engineering services firms grows as Cube Infrastructure prepares to exit data center operator Firstcolo to CVC DIF.
Resurgens Technology Partners invests in Qarma, an AI platform used by global brands and retailers to manage quality and compliance across their supply chains.
Marlin Equity Partners portfolio company Radar Healthcare expands its patient experience and risk management software suite through the acquisition of Cemplicity.
A new report highlights how senior living CTOs are prioritizing operational efficiency and AI integration while maintaining high-quality human care for residents.
Burger King has named Palmer Digital Group an approved provider of indoor and outdoor digital menu boards and canopy systems for its North American franchise network.
Industry experts suggest lawn care operators use off-the-shelf AI solutions to resolve organizational pain points and capture back time for strategic tasks.
Wearable technology integration is emerging as a new revenue stream for fitness operators looking to provide holistic biometric monitoring and recovery guidance.
Franchise Update Media released its 2026 Annual Franchise Development Report.
Yelp is expanding its ChatGPT integration to allow users to book reservations and join waitlists directly within the AI interface for multi-location restaurant brands.
Restaurant software provider Toast is rolling out new AI-enabled tools, including a digital marketing platform, to automate workflows for restaurant operators.
The 50-unit fast-casual brand achieved total franchisee participation in a new pricing strategy by using data-driven insights to protect margins without hurting traffic.
Echelon Fitness has launched an AI-powered workout platform that provides personalized training plans for consumers and a white-label engagement tool for gym operators.
Restaurant brands are increasingly leveraging specialized AI tools to identify food cost spikes and profit-driving offers across multiple locations.
Qu’s seventh annual report, surveying 168 brands representing 91,000 locations, examines how digital innovation is impacting operational efficiency and guest experiences in the restaurant industry.
EGYM CTO Flo Sauter argues there’s still more to connect and accomplish when it comes to AI adoption
Restaurant operators invest in AI, with 82% planning to increase investment
The Marth Group has acquired commercial printer Sandy Alexander, creating a national production network serving major restaurant, automotive, and retail franchise brands.
AI-driven customer discovery is rendering the traditional marketing funnel obsolete, forcing franchise brands to rethink how they target and convert modern consumers.
While major restaurant chains leverage AI for sophisticated business intelligence, independent operators risk falling behind without access to similar data-driven decision-making tools.
Chick-fil-A owner-operator Jon Harmeling, a former West Point instructor in systems engineering, joins QSR Uncut to chat about his journey with the category leader, but also to break down how he’s developed 10 AI systems that run inside his store.
With trusted medical technology in its ecosystem, EGYM turns data into actionable insights that drive engagement and industry-wide transformation EGYM, the global fit tech provider
The additional app benefits of rapid reordering, finding nearby stands, and picking from some of the favorite “secret” menu items are all focused on making the experience more personal and convenient for long-time brand fans and first-time visitors.
Restaurant expansion and contraction are often explained by consumer demand, labor costs, menu innovation, or access to capital.
Digital ordering has largely solved the simple, single-guest transaction.