AI has lowered the barrier of entry for software development. Now, restaurant tech products can come from anywhere—even high ...

A screen can take an order accurately every time. But it can’t sense confusion and read the body language and expressions of ...

My journey into restaurant tech started over 10 years ago with a simple frustration: long lines at busy bars. As a computer scientist, I did what I knew — deconstructed the problem and built a mobile ...

Valued at $21.6 billion, Toast (TOST) is a restaurant-tech company that has built an all-in-one technology platform tailored particularly for restaurants. From cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) systems ...

As guests question whether dining out is worth the cost, many are spreading fewer visits across a broader set of dining ...

The hospitality sector has typically been more used to chopping boards than cutting-edge tech. But private equity firms are finding tech companies that are not only bringing the industry up to speed, ...

Restaurant technology is quickly evolving. What was once a competitive advantage has become a basic necessity. Operators recognize the need for digital tools to attract guests, streamline operations, ...

In 2025, quick-service restaurant (QSR) profitability is walking a fine line. Inflation continues to drive up ingredient and utility costs. Labor shortages persist, pushing wages higher while thinning ...

“When your tech helps you avoid collapse, that tech becomes a lifeline.” A Day in the Life of a Small Restaurant Owner Maria Alvarez’s morning starts before sunrise. Her restaurant, Maria’s Taqueria, ...