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Is C-Store Foodservice Gaining on QSR Market Share?
The numbers are here. The momentum isn’t new. But they’re getting harder to ignore. If you're in the quick-service game, there’s a competitor...
Data & Reports
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The State of On-Premise Service in Quick-Service Restaurants
Picture this: You step up to the counter at your favorite quick-service restaurant. You’re greeted with a smile, your order’s taken without a hitch,...
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Are Today’s C-Store Trends Fueling a Whole New Customer?
You walk into a convenience store at 8:15 AM. Someone’s ordering a hot breakfast meal. The guy behind you grabs a protein smoothie and scans a...
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Are Self-Ordering Kiosks Creating a Customer Disconnect?
Liam walked into a quick service restaurant (QSR) and didn’t want to feel rushed.
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Hidden Insights: The Blind Spots in QSR Mobile Order Pickups
Let’s be real. QSR Mobile ordering isn’t the future. It’s already the now. Guests expect it. Operators rely on it. And for some brands, it’s the MVP...
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Can a Voice AI Drive-Thru Become Your Best Order Taker?
“Heads up, AI is giving us a hand today” reads the label on the drive-thru speaker. Does that make you feel confident, or uncomfortable? Afterall, it...
6 min read
Emerging Restaurant Trends Smart Operators Are Using to Win in 2025
Drive-thrus are talking back. Kiosks are taking orders. And mobile apps? They’re doing everything except handing you your fries.
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Pizza Trends: Are C-Stores Carryout Contenders?
In most major metropolitan markets, grabbing a pizza at a gas station can feel like a last resort. Sure, it's convenient, but more consumers don't...
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Can Friendliness Outperform Flavor As The Next Big Pizza Trend?
Think back to your last pizza order. The craving was sky-high, and you were hoping for the whole experience to hit just right, from the first...
4 min read
Pizza Trends: The Impact of Third-Party Delivery
Pizza delivery has come a long way from a simple phone call and a 30-minute wait. Today, customers expect speed, accuracy, and a hot, fresh pizza...