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Hatco Connects Production, Merchandising and Fulfillment Across the Modern Restaurant Workflow

As restaurants continue searching for ways to improve efficiency, consistency and profitability, some of the industry’s most meaningful innovations are occurring outside the traditional technology categories of POS, online ordering and loyalty. Increasingly, operators are [...]
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Alto-Shaam Brings Connected Cooking, Ventless Flexibility and Kitchen Efficiency to the Forefront

For restaurant operators trying to improve throughput without adding labor, space or complexity, the back of house has become one of the most important frontiers for technology investment. That was the lens through which Alto-Shaam [...]
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Atosa Expands Its Commercial Kitchen Platform with Automation, Refrigeration and Operational Efficiency at the Center

During our visit to the Atosa booth at the 2026 National Restaurant Association Show, the company’s message was clear: modern kitchen equipment is no longer just about durability, capacity and price. It is increasingly about [...]
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RATIONAL Brings Next-Generation Kitchen Intelligence to Restaurant Operations

During our visit to the RATIONAL booth at the National Restaurant Association Show, one theme emerged consistently: the future of restaurant technology is increasingly being shaped inside the kitchen itself. While much of the industry’s [...]
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Spotlight Interview: Cassie Pinckney, Vice President of Marketing for Urban Egg

For restaurant marketers, the challenge today isn’t simply attracting guests. It’s building lasting relationships that keep them coming back. As loyalty programs evolve beyond points and discounts, restaurant brands are increasingly using data, personalization, automation, [...]

McDonald’s Turns to Connected Operations, AI and Automation to Drive Its Next Phase of Innovation

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McDonald’s has spent decades refining restaurant operations, but its newly unveiled McDonald’s Next strategy signals that the company increasingly views technology as the foundation for its next phase of growth. Announced this week at the [...]
White Castle Puts Its Restaurant in a Box with 1,000 Automated Kiosks

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Dairy Queen Extends AI Drive-Thru Testing Across Franchise Locations

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American Express Expands Restaurant Technology Ambitions with $700 Million TheFork Acquisition

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American Express has spent the past several years quietly assembling one of the hospitality industry’s most influential dining technology portfolios. Its proposed $700 million acquisition of TheFork from Tripadvisor represents the latest and perhaps most [...]
Bestie Bite Raises $1.75 Million to Bring AI-Powered Restaurant Discovery and Marketing to the U.S. Market

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Innovorder Lands $23.2 Million to Expand Its AI-Powered Restaurant Platform Across Europe

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A Chef’s Perspective: How Kitchen Structure Drives Restaurant Technology Success in High-Volume Operations

In today’s foodservice environment, technology is everywhere. From point-of-sale systems and inventory tracking to waste monitoring software and automation tools, kitchens are more digitally equipped than at any point in history. Operators invest heavily in platforms that promise visibility, efficiency, and cost control. On paper, the ROI looks compelling. In practice, the results are far more complicated. But in high-volume operations, I’ve seen something that runs counter to the marketing pitch: these tools frequently underperform or fail altogether — not because the technology is flawed, but because the kitchen isn’t built to support it. A system is only as reliable as the people and processes feeding it data. When those foundations are shaky, even the best software becomes noise. Over more than six years of high-volume culinary operations — across five-star hotels in Switzerland, live-service environments in New York, and large-scale events across the U.S. — I’ve come to a [...]

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Hatco Connects Production, Merchandising and Fulfillment Across the Modern Restaurant Workflow

Alto-Shaam Brings Connected Cooking, Ventless Flexibility and Kitchen Efficiency to the Forefront

Atosa Expands Its Commercial Kitchen Platform with Automation, Refrigeration and Operational Efficiency at the Center

RATIONAL Brings Next-Generation Kitchen Intelligence to Restaurant Operations

Spotlight Interview: Cassie Pinckney, Vice President of Marketing for Urban Egg

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McDonald’s Turns to Connected Operations, AI and Automation to Drive Its Next Phase of Innovation

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American Express Expands Restaurant Technology Ambitions with $700 Million TheFork Acquisition

A Chef’s Perspective: How Kitchen Structure Drives Restaurant Technology Success in High-Volume Operations

Hatco Connects Production, Merchandising and Fulfillment Across the Modern Restaurant Workflow

Alto-Shaam Brings Connected Cooking, Ventless Flexibility and Kitchen Efficiency to the Forefront

Atosa Expands Its Commercial Kitchen Platform with Automation, Refrigeration and Operational Efficiency at the Center

RATIONAL Brings Next-Generation Kitchen Intelligence to Restaurant Operations

Spotlight Interview: Cassie Pinckney, Vice President of Marketing for Urban Egg

American Express Expands Restaurant Technology Ambitions with $700 Million TheFork Acquisition

Bestie Bite Raises $1.75 Million to Bring AI-Powered Restaurant Discovery and Marketing to the U.S. Market

Why Every Restaurant Should Be Measuring These Four Delivery KPIs

Spotlight Interview: Mina Haque, CEO of Tony Roma’s

Innovorder Lands $23.2 Million to Expand Its AI-Powered Restaurant Platform Across Europe

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Lavu Publishes Restaurant POS AI Capabilities Report, Finding Most Platforms Lack Cross-System Intelligence

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Why Every Restaurant Should Be Measuring These Four Delivery KPIs

Spotlight Interview

Spotlight Interview: Cassie Pinckney, Vice President of Marketing for Urban Egg