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Supply chain, food safety, and restaurant technology.

The Produce Distribution Industry Needs Flexibility, Empathy, and a New Generation of Talent

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The Produce Distribution Industry Needs Flexibility, Empathy, and a New Generation of Talent

Produce distributors must rethink operations and attract fresh talent to survive tightening margins and mounting supply chain pressures

AJ Krow·

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How Hughes is Powering the Future of QSR Connectivity & Fast Food Tech

How Hughes is Powering the Future of QSR Connectivity & Fast Food Tech

As AI reshapes quick service restaurants, reliable connectivity becomes the backbone enabling seamless operations across ordering systems, kitchen automation, a

Daniel Litwin·
Benefits of the 77X Frozen Cocktail Series

Benefits of the 77X Frozen Cocktail Series

Operators can now serve consistent frozen cocktails at scale while cutting maintenance time and reducing costly product waste

Fbd Cgc·
Value Meals Are Fast Food’s Summer Strategy. What’s the Long Game Amid Persistent Inflation?

Value Meals Are Fast Food’s Summer Strategy. What’s the Long Game Amid Persistent Inflation?

Quick-service restaurants bet that affordable combos can rebuild customer loyalty while protecting margins in an uncertain economic climate

Daniel Litwin·
FBD Products in Quick Service Restaurants

FBD Products in Quick Service Restaurants

Frozen beverage dispensers help QSR operators cut labor costs while meeting rising demand for customized drinks

Fbd Cgc·
Cooking up Second Chances with Celebrity Chef Fernando Ruiz: Episode 2

Cooking up Second Chances with Celebrity Chef Fernando Ruiz: Episode 2

A celebrated chef launches a culinary training program designed to give formerly incarcerated individuals a pathway to stable employment and dignity

Education Technology·
The Rise of Regenerative Agriculture and Strategies for Generating Capital with Steward CEO Dan Miller

The Rise of Regenerative Agriculture and Strategies for Generating Capital with Steward CEO Dan Miller

Regenerative farming is reshaping how investors and consumers think about sustainable food production and profitability

Melissa Gonzalez·
Wine Investment Has a Promising Future With Technology Pushing it Forth

Wine Investment Has a Promising Future With Technology Pushing it Forth

Investors seeking portfolio diversification are turning to fine wine as traditional markets face mounting uncertainty and volatility

AJ Krow·
Growth, Influence, and Team Dynamics in QSR

Growth, Influence, and Team Dynamics in QSR

As the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry evolves, understanding the intricacies of growth, influence, and team dynamics becomes essential. This podcast episode offers a deep dive into these crucial aspects, featuring insights from Mandy Ristic, a seasoned Franchisee and Operating Partner with OM Group. In this episode of iQTalk, host Savannah Jones talks with…

Grocery Retailers Need to Adopt Adaptive Supply Chain Strategies to Stabilize Rising Grocery Prices

Grocery inflation continues outpacing broader price increases, forcing retailers to rethink supply chain operations to bring prices back down

Dinesh Gauri, Ph.D.·
From Concept to Reality: DTIQ Champions the Positive Impact of AI on Retail, C-store, and Restaurant Industries.

From Concept to Reality: DTIQ Champions the Positive Impact of AI on Retail, C-store, and Restaurant Industries.

AI's real-world applications are proving transformative for retail, convenience stores, and restaurants seeking operational advantages

Sonia Gossai·
Metro Sets New Standards in the Food Service Industry with Innovative Kitchen Solutions

Metro Sets New Standards in the Food Service Industry with Innovative Kitchen Solutions

Two breakthrough products are reshaping how restaurants balance efficiency with sustainability in their daily operations

Hospitality·
The Culinary Compass: How Gastronomy Is Redefining Travel with Wayne Conte

The Culinary Compass: How Gastronomy Is Redefining Travel with Wayne Conte

Food-focused travelers are now choosing destinations based on dining experiences rather than traditional landmarks

AJ Krow·
Video Surveillance for Enhanced Security: Transforming Industries with iQTalk

Video Surveillance for Enhanced Security: Transforming Industries with iQTalk

Companies face mounting pressure to balance security gains with privacy concerns as video surveillance technology reshapes operational practices

Food And Beverage·
ELLKAY’s Taste of Wisconsin 2023: A Culinary Celebration of Community and Local Delights

ELLKAY’s Taste of Wisconsin 2023: A Culinary Celebration of Community and Local Delights

Local business leaders gathered to celebrate Wisconsin's culinary heritage while strengthening professional connections through shared food experiences

Software And Technology·
Domino’s Pizza’s AI and Robotics Investments Forge a Path for Other QSRs to Follow in 2024

Domino’s Pizza’s AI and Robotics Investments Forge a Path for Other QSRs to Follow in 2024

Labor shortages and operational inefficiencies are pushing quick-service restaurants toward automation as a competitive necessity in 2024

Daniel Litwin·

With High Profit Margins and Operational Efficiency, McDonald’s Spin-off CosMc’s Boasts a Recipe for Success

A beverage-focused offshoot leverages McDonald's operational playbook to capture the lucrative afternoon daypart with stripped-down store formats

Tarji Carter·

CosMc’s Demonstrates McDonald’s Ability to Further Expand the QSR Industry and Challenge Its Competitors

McDonald's new beverage-focused concept signals a shift in how quick-service restaurants can compete beyond traditional fast food boundaries

Joe Reinstein·

Network Services in Restaurants Improve Customer Experiences When Used in a Balanced Approach

Smart technology adoption helps restaurants boost efficiency without sacrificing the personal service customers crave

Bobby Connors·

What’s McDonald’s Spin-off CosMc’s Key Ingredient for Success? Personalized Customer Service.

The beverage-focused chain is banking on tailored service experiences to differentiate itself in an increasingly crowded fast-casual market

Darren Spicer·

Fast Food Customers Want More Convenience and Unique Fare. McDonald’s Answers with CosMc’s.

The fast-food giant bets on a beverage-focused spinoff to capture consumers seeking specialty drinks and streamlined quick-service experiences

Barbara Castiglia·

Will CosMc’s Take Off? Social Media Response Could Determine the New McDonald’s Subbrand’s Fate

Social media buzz could become the deciding factor in whether this beverage-focused spinoff captures a slice of the booming customizable drink market

Laura Murphy·
Improved AI Technology is Going to Change How Efficient QSRs Are For Customers and Driving Profits

Improved AI Technology is Going to Change How Efficient QSRs Are For Customers and Driving Profits

Advanced AI is automating operations and personalizing service in ways that simultaneously boost customer satisfaction and restaurant margins

Barbara Castiglia·
From Lab to Table: Perfecting Plant-Based Meats for the Meat-Eaters’ World

From Lab to Table: Perfecting Plant-Based Meats for the Meat-Eaters’ World

Bridging the taste gap reveals the secret to winning over skeptical meat consumers in the plant-based revolution

Jonathan Deutsch·

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