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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...
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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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2024 in Review: Big Trends, Key Insights, and Client Stories
As 2024 comes to a close, it’s clear that this year brought significant changes to the restaurant and convenience store industries. From innovative...
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KPIs for Online Food Delivery: Evaluating Your Delivery Partner
For brands looking to tap into the booming online food delivery market, the big question is: how do you extend your brand’s promise and deliver a...
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Key Insights for Enhancing Customer Experience at Travel Centers
The travel center market has experienced a significant transformation, evolving from simple stops for truck drivers into popular places for all kinds...
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Top Retail Trends Enhancing Shopping Experiences
Retail trends and technologies, such as virtual queues, self-checkout, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and retail media networks, are...