The restaurant landscape is evolving rapidly, and 2025 promises to be a pivotal year for operators who are ready to embrace change. We gathered top industry leaders to discuss the trends surfaced in our 2025 State of Digital Report. They shared what’s working, what’s not, and where the smart money is going. Here are the […]
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The restaurant industry is at a pivotal moment. With operating costs rising and technology ecosystems growing more complex, the need for unified, intelligent solutions has never been greater. At the 2025 Restaurant Leadership Conference (RLC), Qu unveiled a groundbreaking Smart Kitchen platform that promises to redefine how enterprise restaurants manage their back-of-house operations. Addressing the Cost
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Hey restaurant innovators, it’s time to talk digital and tech trends! Qu’s 6th Annual State of Digital Report is here, and it’s packed with insights that will help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of fast casual and quick serve restaurants (QSRs). With over 170 brands and 85,000 locations participating in this year’s survey, we’ve uncovered
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In December 2024, technology leaders from various industries gathered at Amazon’s premier conference, AWS Re:Invent, where Qu’s CEO participated in a panel discussion. This marked a significant milestone, as the restaurant industry—traditionally underrepresented at such events—emerged as a focal point of technological innovation. Restaurants are no longer merely adopting technology; they’re driving transformative changes that
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When it comes to restaurant technology, having options matters. That’s why we’re excited to share that Qu dramatically accelerated our certified integration partner program last year, adding 24 new integrators to our ecosystem. That’s twice the pace of certifications compared to the previous year! But what does this really mean for you as a quick
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The Rise of Platforms in the Restaurant Industry: More Than Just a Buzzword The “platform” term has become more mainstream in the restaurant industry of late, as growing brands seek better integrated solutions with less complexity and technical debt. Along with the promise of streamlining operations, data, and guest experiences, platforms are poised to be
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Deepening Guest Connections Together Qu is excited to announce our newest certified integration partner, Thanx, a leading guest engagement platform for differentiated, on-brand loyalty focused on access, exclusivity, and personalization. With our shared passion for driving deeper, more relevant guest experiences, integrations with partners like Thanx are integral to bringing Loyalty 3.0 to fruition. The Qu+Thanx partnership
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Episode Summary In this episode of “Restaurants Reinvented,” host Jen Kern talks with Zach Goldstein, CEO of Thanx, about the evolution and future of loyalty programs in the restaurant industry. Zach argues that traditional loyalty programs, which focus heavily on discounts and lack personal engagement, are outdated. Jen and Zach dive into the shortcomings of
Step into the future of Fast Casual and Quick Service Restaurants, where bland (dare we say “legacy”) loyalty programs are quickly being left behind. Because with today’s digital and data-first capabilities, the worn-out, very tired strategies of discounting, BOGO, and routine birthday offers are not only relics of the past, they’re surely leaving revenue on
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