Industry Insights

Arlington, VA–March 19, 2025 – Qu, the creator of the industry’s leading cloud-native Unified Commerce Platform, released its sixth annual State of Digital Report, unveiling critical insights for fast casual and quick service restaurant (QSR) operators. Based on data from 170 brands across 85,000 locations, the report uncovers a growing shift as brands reclaim the […]

Arlington, VA–February 6, 2025– Golden Corral, the nation’s largest buffet restaurant chain and the only brand in its segment to thrive post-pandemic, is evolving beyond its in-store dining roots with a full-scale technology transformation. Partnering with Qu, Golden Corral has launched an advanced cloud-based platform that modernizes operations, expands digital ordering, and sets the stage

Arlington, VA–January 15, 2025– 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%

Rosslyn, VA–December 19, 2024– Qu, the leading provider of cloud-based unified commerce solutions, today announced that Playa Bowls, the popular fast-casual brand known for acai bowls and smoothies, has selected Qu’s enterprise platform to modernize its point-of-sale (POS), improve kitchen systems, and provide real-time reporting to support its ambitious growth. The Qu platform will enhance

Arlington, VA–November 21, 2024– Qu today announced it ranked No. 176 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500TM, a ranking of the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 30th year. Qu grew 670% during this 3-year period. Qu’s chief executive officer, Amir Hudda, credits continuous innovation,

Pasadena, CA–November 12, 2024– Dave’s Hot Chicken is turning up the heat with innovative technology, keeping the bar high for operational efficiency in the fast-casual dining industry. As one of the nation’s fastest-growing fast-casual chains, Dave’s Hot Chicken is continuing its upward trajectory by enhancing operational capabilities with the integration of Qu’s unified commerce platform.

Rossyln, VA–October 8, 2024– Today Qu announced a strategic partnership with Golden Chick, one of the country’s fastest growing quick service restaurant chains specializing in fried and roasted chicken. Reinforcing its commitment to exceptional experiences for “Every Guest, Every Time,” the partnership aligns with Golden Chick’s current mission to ensure each guest receives an accurate