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Publishing an R365 schedule approves pending AI shifts
Technology & Innovation

Publishing an R365 schedule approves pending AI shifts

Pending suggestions and employee claims have different approval controls.

OCT 28, 2026 · 2 MIN READ
Central Park connects kitchens through one checkout
Technology & Innovation

Central Park connects kitchens through one checkout

Kluck routes orders to separate kitchens; Central Park’s guest instructions explain collection and staff assistance.

OCT 27, 2026 · 1 MIN READ
Bojangles extends AI drive-thru deal, plans 100 more sites and line-aware upsells
Technology & Innovation

Bojangles extends AI drive-thru deal, plans 100 more sites and line-aware upsells

Bojangles and Hi Auto plan 100 more Bo-Linda sites and a queue-aware upsell feature. What owners can test when it arrives.

OCT 23, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
What Blodgett’s $21,736 four-chamber oven asks of a QSR kitchen
Technology & Innovation

What Blodgett’s $21,736 four-chamber oven asks of a QSR kitchen

Blodgett pitches faster tickets from four cooking chambers. Its own documents show the temperature, pan, power and installation questions a franchise operator should settle first.

OCT 23, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
Square’s $1,999 voice kiosk targets franchise operators
Technology & Innovation

Square’s $1,999 voice kiosk targets franchise operators

Voice ordering and chain-level controls come with always-on internet, Square POS connections and monthly software fees.

OCT 22, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
Sbarro plans POS and payments upgrade at nearly 300 U.S. restaurants
Technology & Innovation

Sbarro plans POS and payments upgrade at nearly 300 U.S. restaurants

Sbarro plans Aloha Next and Voyix Pay adoption at nearly 300 U.S. restaurants. The agreement aims to unify store operations, payments and central data management.

OCT 14, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
Kinetic12 plans to bring MenuData research into foodservice consulting
Technology & Innovation

Kinetic12 plans to bring MenuData research into foodservice consulting

Kinetic12 plans to use MenuData’s menu, flavor and pricing intelligence in foodservice consulting.

OCT 11, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
HME's Nitro Vision AI brings cameras to drive-thru timing
Technology & Innovation

HME's Nitro Vision AI brings cameras to drive-thru timing

How HME maps the queue and configures crew alerts.

OCT 9, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
Subway’s EMEA Blueprint links ordering, kitchens and pickup
Operations & Management

Subway’s EMEA Blueprint links ordering, kitchens and pickup

The January 2027 standard for new stores and remodels follows earlier technology trials. Local formats depend on demand.

OCT 8, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
Toast IQ Team connects AI scheduling with payroll
Technology & Innovation

Toast IQ Team connects AI scheduling with payroll

Toast’s new labor bundle connects schedule planning, recorded hours and payroll review.

OCT 8, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
Deliveroo plans UK robot deliveries with Coco
Technology & Innovation

Deliveroo plans UK robot deliveries with Coco

Deliveroo and Coco plan a phased UK launch starting in Canary Wharf, with pavement robots handling short trips alongside the rider network.

OCT 7, 2026 · 4 MIN READ
Uber agrees to buy ezCater for $2.3 billion
Finance & Economics

Uber agrees to buy ezCater for $2.3 billion

ezCater's Online Ordering service connects restaurant websites to a branded catering checkout and lets restaurants export their own customer records.

OCT 7, 2026 · 4 MIN READ
Sky Co-op uses AI to flag purchasing price changes
Technology & Innovation

Sky Co-op uses AI to flag purchasing price changes

Tom Hannon says AI assistants flag purchasing changes while people retain buying decisions.

OCT 5, 2026 · 4 MIN READ
Digi plans $130 million sensor acquisition for SmartSense
Finance & Economics

Digi plans $130 million sensor acquisition for SmartSense

Digi’s planned acquisition would bring Disruptive Technologies into its SmartSense business.

OCT 2, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
DoorDash connects restaurant tools through DashOS
Technology & Innovation

DoorDash connects restaurant tools through DashOS

Existing ordering tools meet a 2027 integration roadmap.

OCT 1, 2026 · 2 MIN READ
DTiQ launches ACTIONiQ to alert restaurant managers
Operations & Management

DTiQ launches ACTIONiQ to alert restaurant managers

DTiQ says ACTIONiQ flags queue conditions, supports scheduled reviews and leaves the response to restaurant managers.

OCT 1, 2026 · 1 MIN READ
Menufy survey: Diners would check menus after AI recommendations
Technology & Innovation

Menufy survey: Diners would check menus after AI recommendations

Respondents would check menus and websites after AI recommendations. Google’s documentation explains discovery eligibility and menu publishing.

SEP 30, 2026 · 2 MIN READ
Square links Apple Maps place cards to restaurant ordering
Technology & Innovation

Square links Apple Maps place cards to restaurant ordering

Square’s September 24 update connects its Dashboard to Apple Business, adding tools to manage restaurant listings and ordering links.

SEP 28, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
Five Guys says its 2,000th restaurant has 150-language kiosks
Operations & Management

Five Guys says its 2,000th restaurant has 150-language kiosks

Five Guys says its CityWalk kiosks offer ordering in 150 languages. Universal’s venue preview advertised breakfast sandwiches and indoor and outdoor seating.

SEP 27, 2026 · 1 MIN READ
Scooter’s Coffee connects app and marketplace ordering through Olo
Operations & Management

Scooter’s Coffee connects app and marketplace ordering through Olo

June’s marketplace setup and September’s app migration show how Scooter’s connects digital ordering with store systems.

SEP 25, 2026 · 2 MIN READ