Top Technology News

Reality Based Group (RBG), a leading tech-enabled mystery shopping and customer experience improvement firm, has announced an exciting new partnership with the fast-growing restaurant chain, Dave’s Hot Chicken. This collaboration aims to elevate the guest experience across all Dave’s Hot Chicken locations by leveraging RBG’s cutting-edge video mystery shopping solution. Through this strategic alliance, Dave’s Hot Chicken will […]

Boostly, the leading provider of automated SMS marketing and feedback solutions for restaurants, has raised $22 million in growth capital, led by PeakSpan Capital with participation from existing investors Y Combinator, Trestle Partners, and Singularity Capital. This significant Series A round comes just six months after Boostly’s $5.6 million Seed round, underscoring the company’s extraordinary […]

ezCater, the #1 food tech platform for workplaces in the US, launched a new public menu API that enables restaurant technology platforms to integrate with ezCater, ultimately helping restaurants sync their menus and streamline their catering operations.  With menu syncing, restaurants can manage their ezCater catering menus directly from integrated middleware or POS solutions. This capability reduces the manual […]

Flybuy, the industry-leading AI-powered location engine that streamlines restaurant operations, has unveiled catering order optimization, a powerful new feature designed to simplify and enhance large catering pickups and deliveries. With this enhancement, restaurants utilizing Flybuy can now seamlessly manage catering fulfillment, ensuring a more efficient, organized, and streamlined process. Flybuy seamlessly integrates with leading online […]

Torchy’s Tacos, the beloved brand behind “Damn Good Tacos,” has chosen PAR Punchh, a leading loyalty and engagement platform by PAR Technology Corporation, to elevate its guest experience and create deeper connections with its fans. Together, they’ve launched Torchy’s Tacos Rewards, a dynamic loyalty program that combines personalization, surprise-and-delight campaigns, and seamless functionality to transform […]

Bikky, a customer data platform built exclusively for multi-unit restaurants, announced a partnership with City BBQ, an award-winning fast-casual brand that’s smoking and serving up tastes of the nation.  Founded in 1999 in Columbus OH, City BBQ has found steady success showcasing the breadth and depth of BBQ found across the country. The brand has […]

Olo announced a new partnership with FreedomPay, an innovative leader in Next Level Commerce technologies, to improve restaurant payment experiences nationwide. The partnership also deepens Olo’s relationship with Stripe, a financial infrastructure platform for businesses, which will include in-person transaction processing. Olo Pay launched with Stripe as its original partner for digital payments in 2022, […]

LANDED, the first end-to-end hiring solution for the restaurant and hospitality industries, announced that industry veteran Charles (“Charley”) Jemley has joined as a formal advisor. Jemley will work closely with the LANDED executive team to guide strategic growth as the company expands. Jemley, who retired in May 2024 as the CFO of Dutch Bros Coffee, […]

 Fans of “The Filet Mignon of Chicken” – Huey Magoo’s – have even more reasons to smile with the launch of the “Magoo’s Rewards” loyalty program. Huey Magoo’s guests can now join Magoo’s Rewards and start earning points toward free food at Huey Magoo’s. New users who sign up will get a free 3 Piece Tender Meal […]

Jeff’s Bagel Run, the celebrated bagel shop known for its handcrafted bagels, freshly whipped cream cheese, and craft coffees, has taken a bold step into the future of customer engagement with the launch of its proprietary loyalty app. Customers can earn points on every purchase made both in-store and on the app.  The points are […]

Just Salad, the fast-casual restaurant chain committed to making everyday health and sustainability possible, announced the launch of its newest ordering feature, “Salad AI,” a cutting-edge personalization tool designed to transform how customers discover and enjoy their perfect meal. Through personalized survey results, Just Salad’s Salad AI provides mobile app users with tailored ordering recommendations […]

LG Electronics (LG) has taken a significant step in advancing its robotics capabilities by securing a majority stake in Bear Robotics, a prominent Silicon Valley-based startup specializing in AI-driven autonomous service robots. This acquisition aligns with LG’s strategy to strengthen its presence in the robotics sector, a key growth area for the company. On Jan. […]

Gift cards have been a trusted way to drive customer loyalty, but they often fall short of their full potential. PAR Technology is changing that with the launch of its gift card solution, PAR Gift, an offering designed to help restaurants and retailers transform gifting into a seamless, personalized experience while unlocking new opportunities for […]

Cognizant and McDonald’s Corporation announced a multi-year extension of their strategic partnership, which originated in 2017. This renewed agreement will focus on leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance McDonald’s staff enablement, customer experience, and operational efficiency.  As part of the renewed agreement, Cognizant plans to continue supporting McDonald’s in various important enterprise areas, including Global Finance […]

As the restaurant industry accelerates its modernization efforts, Qu’s powerful platform and strategic innovations culminated in a watershed year of exceptional growth and milestones in 2024. Major milestones achieved by the Qu team in 2024 include an impressive 112% recurring revenue growth (ARR) and 125% site growth driven by nearly 40% new enterprise customers. Over […]

Restaurant Technologies has named Diana Geseking its first Chief Legal Officer, a promotion from her previous position of General Counsel with the company. Geseking joined Restaurant Technologies in 2019 and has been responsible for overseeing the organization’s legal functions and executing its legal strategy to align with overall business objectives. She has built a high-performing […]