In the News

Featured

Hungry Howie’s Selects Restaurant365 as Its Systemwide Back-Office Operations Platform

Hungry Howie's selects Restaurant365 as its systemwide back-office platform, standardizing inventory, labor, and operations across nearly 500 franchise locations.

When Costs Stay High, Restaurant Technology Strategy Must Change

Success is no longer about trimming around the edges or chasing incremental savings. It is about reducing uncertainty.

Black Rock Coffee Trims Data Bloat To Fuel Rapid Footprint Expansion

The beverage brand’s shift to a streamlined weekly signal system gives store operators actionable insights without the administrative paralysis of legacy spreadsheets.

AI Grows Up at the 2026 National Restaurant Association Show

This year’s show revealed an industry shifting from experimentation to execution, using technology to solve real business challenges without losing sight of hospitality.

All In the News

How AI Will Evolve Restaurant Management Fundamentals

AI’s ability to turn massive data sets into actionable insight and automated workflows holds great promise for the restaurant industry.

Restaurant Turnover Rates Improve to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Restaurants and bars added nearly 42,000 jobs in February, marking the sector’s strongest monthly increase since January 2023.

Podcast: Trends, Challenges & Opportunities: With Tony Smith of Restaurant365

RunningRestaurants.com's Jaime Oikle interviews Tony Smith, CEO of R365, to discuss the state of the restaurant industry, inflation, and labor challenges.

8 Ways Your Restaurant Can Score Big Sales During March Madness 2025

The upcoming tournament offers a chance to boost pizza sales over a three-week period and encourage repeat business in the future.

Restaurant365 Launches Tip Automation, Strengthening Payroll Accuracy & Efficiency

Automation empowers restaurant leaders to set customizable rules to streamline tip payouts, payroll, and compliance.

Managing Multiples: 9 Steps to Managing Multi-Location Restaurant Businesses

9 Steps to help operators streamline their operations and reporting to improve performance and maximize profits and create a successful and consistent brand.

Restaurant365 Names Kate Kemp Chief People Officer

Former DocuSign, Airbnb HR executive to help lead companywide growth

How to Beat Shrinkflation in the Restaurant Industry

The December 2023 Restaurant365 State Of The Industry survey revealed that more than 80% of the operators reported that their food expenses had increased and

NYSE: Tony Smith, Restaurant365 CEO, Interview

Restaurant365 CEO and Co-founder Tony Smith sits down with Trinity Chavez, Lead Anchor of NYSE TV, to discuss plans for expansion, community outreach, and the

Cooking Up a Holistic Employee Experience at Restaurant365

Restaurant365’s SVP of People Jill Burke shares how the company fosters an encouraging culture that allows every employee to bring their best self to work.

Restaurant365’s 2024 State of the Industry Survey

R365's annual survey reveals operators in 2024 are planning additional marketing technology, promotions, and loyalty programs, as well as investment in the back-of-house tech stack,

BuiltIn: Listening, Recognition and Fun: How R365 Creates Attractive Company Culture

Jack Mossman, senior director for engineering at R365, shares his tips for building and fostering culture that attracts top talent.

Only 44 New Unicorn Startups Were Minted in North America This Year Compared to 195 in 2022. Here’s the Complete List

In all, there were about 1,300 active unicorns across the world as of December 2023.

Top 7 Restaurant Industry Trends to Watch in 2024

Development costs will remain high and full-service fees could cause customer discomfort, but personalized offers and new, labor-saving tech may give brands an edge.

Annual State of the Restaurant Industry Survey for 2024

Restaurant operators representing nearly 5,500 QSR, fast casual, casual dining, and fine dining locations across the nation shared their top challenges and opportunities for 2023

Market Research: 41% of Restaurants Plan to Invest in AI Sales Forecasting and Scheduling in 2024

According to R365 research, 33% of restaurants plan to implement AI-driven guest marketing, and 31% plan to use AI for inventory and purchasing.

2024 Restaurant Outlook: A Year of Growth, Costs, and Winning Over Guests

From catering to labor to AI, operators are trying to stay ahead of an ever-evolving curve.

Restaurant365’s Annual State of the Industry Survey Shows 41% of Restaurants Plan to Invest in AI Tools

41% of R365 customers surveyed said they planned to invest in AI sales forecasting and scheduling, 33% plan to roll out AI-driven guest marketing, and

2024’s Top 3 Restaurant Trends: Better Back-Office Tech, Smarter Operations, More Staff Support

Tony Smith, CEO and co-founder of Restaurant365, reveals that the majority of respondents from a 5,500- location study are planning digital, operational and physical investments.

Restaurant365’s Annual State of the Industry Survey Shows 57% of Restaurants Are Planning to Expand in 2024

R365 survey shows restaurants are planning investments in AI sales forecasting, back-of-house technology, and marketing and sales tools.

How Does 2024 Look for the Restaurant Industry?

A new year brings new beginnings and opportunities for transformation in the restaurant industry. It’s the perfect time to look back on a few things

Restaurant365 Expands Community Outreach

Rooted in the company's service culture, Restaurant365's involvement efforts center around the education of industry professionals and giving back to the restaurant community

Not His First Rodeo: Sylvain Bitton’s Culinary Resilience at The Hideaway

Behind the scenes, The Hideaway operates with precision, supported by a suite of absolutely essential technological tools, including Restaurant365 for accounting.