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Walled Garden or Open Road? Your POS Is About to Decide Your Future

By Paul Molinari 30 September, 2026

Explore the pivotal choice between walled garden and open ecosystem POS systems, shaping the future...

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Fast Food Just Admitted the Kiosk Experiment Is Failing

By Paul Molinari 16 September, 2026

Fast food chains spent a decade betting on kiosks. Now McDonald's, Burger King, and Wendy's are...

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Industry Marketing

Vendor Shortlists Form Before You Know They Exist (How To Stay Ahead)

By Jared Castronova 25 August, 2026

94% of B2B buyers research inside an LLM. If your content isn't citable, you're absent from the...

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Restaurant-Tech M&A Is Up 45%. Positioning Became an Exit Variable

By Jared Castronova 19 August, 2026

Restaurant-tech M&A rose 45% in H1 2025. In a consolidating market, a category gets acquired as a...

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Industry GTM Marketing

2026 Restaurant Loyalty Benchmark: What It Means for Vendors

By Paul Molinari 3 August, 2026

Incentivio's 2026 loyalty benchmark covers 4,000+ locations and 19 cuisines. What the...

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What 50 Years of Pop Radio Already Knew About the Restaurant Industry

By Paul Molinari 24 July, 2026

This is how pop music reflects the restaurant industry's evolution, revealing timeless themes of...

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Hot Takes Industry News

The World Cup Effect on Restaurants: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, and The Insane

By Paul Molinari 6 July, 2026

Explore the 2026 FIFA World Cup's impact on restaurants, revealing opportunities and pitfalls for...

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Industry Marketing

Nobody Remembers Your Best Post. They Remember Your Hundredth.

By Jared Castronova 26 June, 2026

Discover why consistent content volume is crucial for restaurant tech marketing and how familiarity...

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Industry Podcast

Weed in Restaurants: The Clock, The Money, and The Gap

By Paul Molinari 22 June, 2026

Get into the weeds of THC beverages in restaurants, the financial implications for operators, and...

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Industry Marketing

Your Buyers Are Online Right Now. Are You?

By Popcorn GTM News 6 May, 2026

Discover how consistent, on-brand social content can transform restaurant tech companies, ensuring...

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