Operational Efficiency

Outback’s 600-manager reset puts kitchen discipline back at the center

Outback’s return to manager conferences pairs service tweaks with equipment lifecycle and store design bets.

Sweetmore’s Fantasy Baking deal shows food M&A is buying plant capacity

A late-August run of deals points to a practical target: more lines, more sites, and faster fulfillment.

GEA’s new changeover assistant shows food plants where digital is paying off

GEA’s Changeover Assist targets changeover waste and downtime as food plants prioritize WMS, monitoring, and edge-to-cloud MES under tight budgets.

Food plants are borrowing the “expand capability” playbook from heavy manufacturing, one acquisition and one new dairy site at a time

Revolution Foods’ Ardella’s deal and fairlife’s Webster, NY plant opening point to a common operator priority: capacity plus capability, with tighter specs on q

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

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

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

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

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

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

Digital Restaurants: What Tech Will Help Restaurants Moving Forward?

Restaurant operators are discovering which digital tools drive customer loyalty and operational efficiency in an increasingly competitive market