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Arlington, VA —September 12, 2025— Qu, the leading unified commerce platform, today announced the launch of Qu Business Edge — Qube for short. The industry’s first edge-powered intelligence platform slashes costs, boosts check sizes, and speeds up service. By fusing edge computing with embedded AI, Qu is redefining what modern restaurant infrastructure looks like — from […]

Arlington, VA —August 21, 2025— As quick-service and fast-casual restaurants navigate a challenging economic environment and rising costs, kiosks are emerging as a way to drive higher check averages, streamline operations, and support staff during peak periods. According to Qu’s 2025 State of Digital report, 62% of restaurant brands now use or plan to adopt kiosk technology —

Arlington, VA —July 15, 2025— Qu, the leader in unified commerce for fast-casual and quick-service (QSR) brands, has introduced new platform innovations to help operators boost average check sizes, improve guest experiences, and make faster, more informed decisions amid today’s challenging economic landscape for enterprise restaurants.  The updates come at a critical time for the industry.

Arlington, VA —June 12, 2025— Qu, the leading provider of cloud-based unified commerce solutions, today announced its partnership with Pokeworks, a rapidly growing fast-casual brand known globally for its fresh and customizable poke bowls. By selecting Qu as its next-generation point-of-sale (POS) provider, Pokeworks is strategically investing in modernizing its restaurant technology, streamlining operations, and gaining real-time

Arlington, VA–May 30, 2025—Qu, the leader in unified commerce for enterprise restaurants, has been named as the only point-of-sale (POS) platform to earn the highest possible rating of “Excellent” in the new DoorDash Preferred Integrations Program, launched last week. As delivery continues to play a larger role in the restaurant landscape, this program evaluates technology

Arlington, VA–April 30, 2025—Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced the finalists for the prestigious Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Mid-Atlantic Award. Now in its 40th year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program celebrates the bold leaders who disrupt markets through the world’s most ground-breaking companies, revolutionizing industries and making a profound impact on communities.

Phoenix, AZ–April 15, 2025—Qu, the leader in unified commerce for enterprise restaurants, unveiled a first-of-its-kind Smart Kitchen solution at the Restaurant Leadership Conference: a fully integrated Energy and Equipment Intelligence system leveraging patented technology around IoT sensors and edge computing. Built on Qu’s powerful data-first platform, the new capabilities feature real-time equipment monitoring, energy optimization and

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