Technology across franchise brands: the deals, operators and trade-press stories Burnaze summarizes, each linked to the original.
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AI-powered robotic massage provider Aescape has entered insolvency proceedings following high operating costs and debt obligations during its transition to commercial operations.
Apparently a lot of people celebrated Cinco de Mayo (May 5) at Chipotle.
The annual industry event in Kansas City highlighted how AI-enabled automation and human-centric lifestyle trends are driving innovation in the pet food supply chain.
One Hype Wellness is launching an AI-driven recovery system designed to optimize performance by analyzing interactions between the body and various wellness modalities.
Toast Inc. has launched Toast IQ Grow, a marketing platform combining agentic AI and human support to help restaurant operators manage digital presence and customer engagement.
Pei Wei Asian Kitchen and Gyro Hut are implementing NCR Voyix's Aloha Next point-of-sale solution to improve operational stability and consistency across their expanding restaurant footprints.
Cartwheel and ezCater have expanded their integration to allow restaurant operators to manage hybrid delivery models and in-house drivers directly from a single dashboard.
Industry expert Rafael LaRue discusses how AI, robotics, and algorithmic personalization are shifting restaurant operations to meet the expectations of younger consumer generations.
The breakfast concept is leveraging new franchise openings and digital platform enhancements to support its goal of reaching 18 units by year-end.
The QSR chain has finalized a cloud-based platform rollout across 21 states to streamline POS, digital ordering, and royalty-focused loyalty programs.
Autonomous robots for cleaning, food delivery, room service, and customer-facing tasks will be available, with deployment and training support provided.
The groundbreaking represents the next step following the brand’s 2025 announcement of the $12 million investment, bringing the vision for a centralized, best-in-class training hub closer to reality.
Taco John’s, a leading Mexican quick-service restaurant, is accelerating its technology transformation with a modern, cloud-based platform designed to support the brand’s refresh and unify operations.
Paytronix has debuted a new centralized hub that provides real-time data control and performance monitoring for restaurant and convenience store loyalty programs.
Swiftly’s partnership with Vistar Media integrates digital out-of-home advertising with retail media platforms, targeting shoppers across 1.1 million screens in high-traffic environments like grocery and convenience stores.
NYC parents and students demand AI moratorium at school board meeting.
Taco Bell is leveraging its AI-powered Byte platform and loyalty program expansion to drive digital sales toward a 50% mix of total domestic revenue.
Stater Bros. Markets is set to upgrade its point-of-sale and payment infrastructure across its grocery chain through an expanded multi-year partnership with NCR Voyix.
Food hall and delivery concept Wonder has appointed former Attentive and Nextdoor executive Antonio Silveira as chief technology officer to lead the company toward its 2026 IPO.
A unified point-of-sale system helps restaurant operators eliminate data silos and streamline financial reconciliation to improve both customer experience and operational efficiency.
The 2026 Paytronix Loyalty Report highlights how restaurant and convenience brands are leveraging AI and first-party data to move beyond traditional points-based rewards programs.
Franchisors need a CRM system that fits their business model and operations.
Private equity giant KKR has reportedly secured over $10 billion to launch Helix Digital Infrastructure, a new firm focused on developing and operating AI data centers.
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