Technology — page 13

Brent West and wife Jasmine open Pigtails & Crewcuts franchise in NJ.

During the Chestnut Market store tours on Friday, Aug. 21, CStore Momentum attendees will have the opportunity to see firsthand how the innovations highlighted during the conferenc

The QSR Evolution Conference, the only event of its kind focused exclusively on the needs of quick-service restaurant operators, executives, and leaders, is officially expanding its footprint.

Restaurant technology is entering one of its most significant periods of transformation, as advances in artificial intelligence and edge technologies reshape how restaurants operate and serve guests.

Convey, an engagement software provider to utilities and regulated industries, announced the acquisition of Selectron, a provider of citizen engagement, field operations, inspection management and payment solutions for utilities, state and local governments.

Managing a single Google Business Profile well takes consistent effort.

HTeaO appoints Brian Wise as Chief Executive Officer, replacing Co-Founder Justin Howe in the role.

The rise of artificial intelligence-generated content could mean that businesses generating "rights-clean" data—data to train AI models that is clear of copyright, privacy, or licensing concerns—are due for a valuation r

AI’s influence on the restaurant industry is going all the way to the top.

For years, Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) information has been a strategic differentiator.

The poké franchise is partnering with Hang to launch a gamified loyalty app designed to increase guest frequency through interactive mini-games and monthly challenges.

In coffee drive thrus, technology is increasingly positioned as the answer to speed, accuracy, labor pressure, and tighter margins.

Ace Handyman Services is leveraging artificial intelligence to automate administrative tasks, allowing franchisees to focus more on customer relationships and high-quality service delivery.

Quick-service operators are increasingly leveraging AI-driven digital signage to improve competitive advantage and optimize guest experiences through dynamic content engines.

Industry experts suggest that agentic AI will help restaurant operators move beyond manual monitoring to focus on hospitality by automating data analysis from POS and labor systems.

Restaurant operators are urged to look past simple contactless menus and leverage dynamic QR codes to drive personalized, data-driven guest experiences and loyalty.

The member retention platform uses anonymized data to help boutique fitness studios identify at-risk clients before they cancel memberships.

Garmin's fitness segment saw 25% year-over-year revenue growth driven by wearable demand, even as the brand's traditional outdoor navigation category experienced a slight decline.

The retail giant is leveraging predictive AI and machine learning to position inventory and maintain fulfillment schedules during severe weather events.

The f’real Blend n’ Serve Program introduces a connected high-powered blender and new seasonal flavors to help multi-unit operators scale their frozen beverage offerings.

The Southern-based health club chain implemented an AI sales agent to manage after-hours membership inquiries, resulting in a conversion rate exceeding 30%.

Senior living operators are increasingly adopting fall-detection technology to reduce unnecessary emergency room visits and improve response times for memory care residents.

The luxury fitness operator has pulled a controversial AI-generated campaign image from its locations and social media following intense criticism and public petitions.

AI fuels boom in fake restaurant websites with misinformation or malware.