5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (159+ words) qsrweb.com Pilot deploys 156 self-order kiosks at Wendy’s locations Pilot Co. has installed 156 self-order kiosks at 78 Wendy's restaurants in its North American travel centers as part of a broader modernization of its food-ordering technology, according to a press release. The…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (274+ words) Revmo, a provider of voice-enabled conversational AI for restaurants, released a comprehensive five-chapter report, "The State of Restaurant Calls 2026." Drawing from 12,091 call recordings across major restaurant segments, the report quantifies the potential revenue leaks from missed calls, operational strain on…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (174+ words) Consumer discomfort with AI in restaurants is rapidly declining, dropping from 41% in 2025 to 27% today, according to a survey from PAR Technology Corp. The "2026 Industry Report: AI on the Diner's Terms", based on a June survey of 1,000 U.S. adults, indicates that nearly…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (262+ words) Divine, the 6-second looping video app with a mission to put creative power back in human hands, will launch Thursday, Aug. 20, according to a press release. It also has announced Taco Bell as its first brand collaboration as part of…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (249+ words) Star Micronics, a global provider of point-of-sale hardware and printing solutions, integrated with Operandio, an AI-powered operations platform for franchise and multi-unit restaurants, according to a press release. The partnership combines Operandio's digital food safety platform with Star's mC-Label2 and mC-Label3 multifunction…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (750+ words) Following Part 1’s look at how rising costs and changing consumer expectations are reshaping value, Part 2 examines how QSR brands are using loyalty data, AI and personalization to move beyond broad discounts and build deeper customer connections that drive long-term…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (479+ words) To combat modern drive-thru challenges like slow service and order inaccuracies, quick-service restaurants are adopting incremental tech upgrades — such as digitized menu boards, upgraded headsets and line-busting tablets — alongside outsourced managed services to streamline operations without overwhelming their staff or…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (210+ words) Paytronix, a guest engagement and digital ordering solutions provider, announced an upgraded integration with commerce platform Qu to automatically sync online orders with restaurant point-of-sale systems, according to a press release. The update builds on an October announcement connecting Qu's…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (658+ words) Miso Robotics has acquired the technology and intellectual property of former pizza robotics startup Zume, three years after the company shut down completely, according to a press release. Miso Robotics, the parent company of Flippy the robot, acquired Zume's hardware,…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (245+ words) Miso Robotics acquired 300+ patents from Zume Pizza, the food robotics pioneer that raised $450M before closing in 2023. The deal makes Miso the food industry's largest AI and robotics IP holder, accelerating new features and cementing its position as the restaurant industry's…...