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Los Tacos No. 1 secured investment from TSG Consumer Partners to fuel expansion, signaling investor confidence in the NYC-based Mexican concept's growth potential.
Harri finished deploying its workforce management platform across all 2,112 U.S. Jack in the Box locations in a five-month rollout completed December 1, 2025, signaling a major shift toward centralize
The Credit Card Competition Act has gained bipartisan backing and three new sponsors, signaling renewed momentum in legislative efforts to address swipe fee costs that burden businesses.
US Foods launched Menu IQ, a tool that analyzes photographs of handwritten recipes to calculate food costs within minutes, addressing a pain point in restaurant operations.
Jollibee listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange, expanding its capital-raising options as the Philippine chain pursues international growth.
SoundHound AI and Acrelec have partnered to develop AI-powered drive-thru technology, signaling continued investment in voice-ordering automation for quick-service restaurants.
HTeaO, a Texas iced tea concept, reported $147M in 2025 sales and is positioning its water purification system and customization capabilities as differentiation points in the beverage market under new
Pilot Flying J has deployed fast-food kiosks at its locations that integrate third-party delivery apps, signaling a shift toward digital ordering infrastructure in the convenience-store channel.
Starbucks veteran Rob Dellinger has joined Whataburger as Vice President of Restaurant Technology, signaling the chain's push to strengthen its digital and operational infrastructure.
The founder of text-message ordering technology claims his platform powers over 800 restaurant brands including major chains like Shake Shack and Panda Express, signaling that SMS remains a viable ord
Carl's Jr. has shifted to made-to-order burger preparation, a move the chain credits with improving customer satisfaction scores and lowering food waste.
Maria Rivera, former Krispy Kreme president, has launched RC Hospitality Group to support emerging restaurant brands led by female and minority entrepreneurs.
SupplyCaddy, a restaurant packaging and supply chain service founded in 2020, secured growth investment from existing partner CEAS Investments and counts more than 70 brands among its clients.
EMVCo is proposing a new technical standard layer to distinguish whether an AI agent is authorized to make a specific payment versus having general card access, signaling industry movement toward stru
Spreedly suggests that beneficial automated agents may emerge as a legitimate commerce channel, shifting industry perception away from bots as solely fraudulent threats.
Block regained a restaurant franchise as a Square customer.
Kitchen management SaaS adds mobile access to waste/consumption data — relevant for ops teams but no indication of restaurant-brand adoption or scale impact.