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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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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...
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Micro-Moments That Make or Break Customer Satisfaction in QSRs
Imagine this: Peter is hungry and in a hurry for something satisfying to eat. He pulls into a drive-thru, but the menu is cluttered, the line is...
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How Mystery Shopping Can Help QSRs Evaluate Innovations & Promotions
The restaurant industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Brands are introducing customer-facing technology, new menu items, limited-time offers,...
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Five Strategies for Improving Restaurant Efficiency
From reducing costs to improving customer retention, efficient restaurant operations can significantly impact profitability.