Technology — page 5

Batteries Plus has introduced three AI-powered tools to improve customer service, support employees and streamline franchise development.

In the great debate over whether restaurants should build or buy their technology, Pokeworks has always leaned heavily toward build.

Franchise brands improve search rankings and online visibility through SEO and reviews.

Tom Brady and Aescape have launched a new robotic massage protocol inspired by the NFL legend’s longtime recovery routine, marking the first treatment to emerge from their partnership announced last year.

Pryze, the mobile app that rewards hourly employees for staying focused and completing goals during their shifts, announced the launch of a fully redesigned version of its platform.

Digital signage modernizes restaurant operations for quick-service and sit-down restaurants.

Sbarro is expanding its long-standing partnership with NCR Voyix through a multiyear agreement to deploy Aloha Next point-of-sale technology and Voyix Pay payment solutions across nearly 300 corporate-owned and franchised restaurants in the U.S.

Pool Scouts franchise uses AI and operational tools to manage customer inquiries

Verifone announced strategic product enhancements to drive growth, customer satisfaction and revenue for its convenience and fuel retail partners.

Square’s new kiosk can take orders without customers having to lift a finger.

Combining AI-powered software, voice capabilities, and a large touch display with premium hardware, Square Kiosk gives customers an experience that feels less like self-ordering and more like service – while…

Fitness On Demand adds 99 Mvmnt workouts to its platform.

The deal was led by Transworld M&A Advisors' Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) practice, which represents founders and owners of software and technology businesses in sell-side M&A.

Foodservice is a major focus for Ridgeland, Miss.-based Sprint Mart.

AI agents can order pizza from restaurants like Pizza Hut.

Solink , an AI vision intelligence provider serving brick-and-mortar businesses, is expanding its leadership team with three appointments designed to support the growing role of AI in retail and restaurant…

This year’s Franchise Update Media Innovation Award winners turned technological innovations and strategies into cost-cutting and time-saving efficiencies.

Uber buys ezCater for $2.3 billion to expand Uber Eats

Italy’s largest gym chain is making a major bet on AI-powered personal training.

TruGolf acquires Polymath Research, creating a single-digitization company with two complementary revenue streams.

Artificial intelligence is playing an ever-increasing role in the quick service restaurant ordering experience.

Fatburger, the Hollywood-favorite brand known for its made-to-order burgers and owned by OHG Brands, is giving fans even more reasons to make Fatburger their next burger stop.

Magnite strengthens retail media's push into CTV with Walmart and Best Buy Ads

Drive-thru AI remains a major goal for a number of fast-food chains, including two of the four biggest in McDonald’s and Taco Bell.