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Beyond the Bots: Why Investing in Your People Solves Hospitality's Biggest Challenges

By Paul Molinari 13 August, 2025

Invest in employee retention to tackle hospitality challenges. Shifty's human-centered training...

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Harnessing AI for Decision Intelligence with Mike Lukianoff of SignalFlare.ai

By Paul Molinari 4 August, 2025

AI-driven insights from SignalFlare AI empower restaurant executives to make data-driven decisions,...

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The Three Peak Years for Cultural Relevance with Movies, Music, and Restaurants

By Paul Molinari 16 July, 2025

These are the pivotal years of cultural transformation in movies, music, and restaurants through...

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The Restaurant Technology Guide to Brand Archetypes

By Paul Molinari 10 July, 2025

Explore how brand archetypes, inspired by iconic characters, shape your restaurant technology...

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The LinkedIn Creator Playbook—What Restaurant Tech Founders Need to Know

By Paul Molinari 27 June, 2025

Discover how LinkedIn's new Creator Playbook can help restaurant tech founders leverage creator-led...

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What the Top Fast Casual Restaurants in North America Share in Common

By Paul Molinari 16 June, 2025

Discover the key traits that make fast-casual restaurants like Cava, Sweetgreen, and Chipotle...

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Reflections on the Crunchtime + QSR Automations Merger | A Personal Take

By Paul Molinari 11 June, 2025

Reflections on the strategic merger between Crunchtime and QSR Automations, highlighting the...

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How Rich Catalogs and E-Commerce Are Rewriting the Playbook for Foodservice Distribution

By Paul Molinari 3 June, 2025

Discover how digital transformation and rich e-commerce catalogs are revolutionizing foodservice...

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2025 U.S. Restaurant Industry Trends: Personalization, AI, and the Rise of Full-Service Dining

By Popcorn GTM News 6 May, 2025

Discover how AI, personalization, and brand collaborations are transforming the U.S. restaurant...

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Humanizing Restaurant Training with Shifty: An Innovative Approach to Employee Retention

By Popcorn GTM News 4 May, 2025

Discover how Shifty's innovative approach to restaurant training reduces employee turnover and...

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