10 Must-Have Restaurant Technology Tools
Discover ten essential technology tools that help restaurant owners streamline operations, control costs, improve accuracy, and support better daily decisions.
Jul 31, 2026
Discover ten essential technology tools that help restaurant owners streamline operations, control costs, improve accuracy, and support better daily decisions.
Jul 31, 2026
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Discover how Chipotle’s Recipe for Growth is driving record sales, operational excellence, and digital innovation - insights for every restaurant leader.
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Learn food cost management strategies to control inventory, reduce waste, improve purchasing, standardize portions, optimize pricing, and protect restaurant profits.
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Grow your restaurant's email marketing list using websites, QR codes, loyalty programs, social media, incentives, events, and customer signups effectively.
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DoorDash is changing how it calculates delivery and service fees, with longer-distance orders likely to cost more and shorter, larger orders set to stay the same or decrease.
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Whataburger welcomes financial veteran Ryan Moore as its new CFO, signaling a strategic focus on national expansion and sustainable growth for the iconic brand.
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Improve kitchen ticket times with practical strategies for better preparation, smoother workflows, stronger communication, smarter staffing, and effective restaurant technology.
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PopUp Bagels welcomes industry veteran Mike Smith as Chief Operating Officer to lead their next phase of growth, putting quality and guest experience at the forefront.
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Explore the latest movements in the restaurant industry's C-suite with significant executive appointments and leadership changes in big chains and smaller establishments.
Photo by Andrik Langfield
Photo by Andrik Langfield
The restaurant landscape witnessed significant shifts in October, particularly within big chains. Domino's, a prominent player in the industry, experienced the departure of an EVP, leading to restructuring within the organization. Not only did Domino's navigate this change effectively, but it also seized the opportunity to promote key marketing executives, showcasing a strategic approach to leadership succession.
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Red Lobster, known for its seafood offerings, made notable additions to its C-suite during this period. By appointing individuals to critical roles like chief financial officer and chief marketing officer, the company demonstrated a clear commitment to charting a course for growth and development following its bankruptcy. These strategic placements signal Red Lobster's determination to solidify its position in the market.
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Starbucks, under the leadership of new CEO Brian Niccol, initiated a significant recruitment move by hiring a chief brand officer from Chipotle, illustrating a trend of talent poaching among industry giants. Similarly, Jack in the Box also underwent notable changes in its C-suite, further emphasizing the dynamic nature of leadership structures within the restaurant sector.
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While big chains made headlines with their strategic maneuvers, smaller establishments did not lag behind in appointing new chief executives. Clean Eatz, Bluestone Lane, Togo's Sandwiches, Golden Krust, and Beans & Brews Coffeehouse all welcomed CEOs during this period, indicating a wave of leadership transitions even at the grassroots level of the industry.
The flurry of executive appointments and leadership changes across the restaurant industry in October underscores a broader trend of adaptation and evolution within the sector. As companies of all sizes restructure their C-suites, it reflects a strategic response to the changing consumer demands, market dynamics, and competitive landscapes that define the contemporary foodservice industry.