As many new and innovative kitchen technologies are supporting operators with improving the sustainability and overall efficiency of their commercial kitchen operations, FEJ speaks to suppliers to discover some of the latest technologies available to businesses to help them future-proof their operations. From technology such as AI, Internet of Things (IoT) systems for real time… read more

Rite Aid alum Justin Mennen brings over two decades of experience to the fast casual chain, which is developing a loyalty program. Name: Justin Mennen New title: Chief information and technology officer, Shake Shack Previous title: Executive vice president, chief digital and technology officer, Rite Aid Mennen, who will begin his new role on Jan…. read more

TouchBistro’s 2025 State of the Restaurant Industry report reveals a year of complex challenges and surprising resilience for independent full-service restaurants (FSRs). While operators grappled with rising expenses, particularly in food and labor, they also saw increased guest traffic and profit margins, driven in part by strong takeout and delivery sales. The report, based on… read more

The deal gives PAR another product to offer as it aims to become a one-stop-shop for restaurant tech. Restaurant tech supplier PAR Technology has acquired Delaget, a provider of data and analytics software for restaurants, for $132 million. The deal gives PAR yet another product to offer operators as it aims to become a one-stop-shop… read more

Discover solutions to challenges in customer experience, operational efficiency and technological innovation The integration of foodservice and retail is unlocking exciting opportunities for innovation and customer engagement. The upcoming Foodservice Innovation Zone at NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show is a testament to this evolution, providing an unparalleled platform to experience the latest advancements at the… read more

Restaurant Business’ technology editor foresees an eventful year for Toast, CloudKitchens, first-party ordering and more. Here are five restaurant tech developments that I believe have decent odds of happening in 2025. I went 0-1 on my only prediction for 2024—that DoorDash would buy Instacart—but hopefully a higher volume yields a higher percentage this time around…. read more

The delivery app will integrate with Alphabet’s drone service to deliver items from more than 50 restaurants and retailers at two malls owned by Brookfield Properties. DoorDash and drone delivery service Wing will do their best Santa Claus impression this holiday season by delivering goodies by air from malls in the Dallas area. The program… read more

VusionGroup has been selected by The Fresh Market, a fresh food and specialty grocery chain, to digitalize both signage and inventory management of its stores. This partnership will bring in a suite of Vusion 360 technology solutions, including digital shelf labels, VusionCloud, Captana’s computer vision and AI technology and Memory Store Analytics to all 166… read more

As we approach the end of 2025, the restaurant industry finds itself at the crossroads of technological innovation and shifting consumer expectations. The digital transformation that gained momentum over the past decade is now a driving force shaping every aspect of the dining experience––from how meals are ordered and prepared to how customer relationships are… read more

Bel Group deployed Kinaxis Maestro software across its operations to improve disruption mitigation, shelf-life management and distribution optimization. Bel Group, maker of Babybel and The Laughing Cow cheeses, is using Kinaxis software to boost operational performance and improve supply chain visibility, the food company announced Dec. 9. The food company has deployed the Kinaxis Maestro… read more