For growing QSR brands, creating meaningful customer connections requires more than just great food – it demands a sophisticated blend of technology and operational excellence. With the right technology foundation, brands can transform customer relationships and drive measurable business results. … Read More
Blog Posts
Build vs. Buy: How to Get the Best of Both Worlds in Restaurant Technology
At this year’s FSTEC conference, the “build versus buy” debate was a hot topic. Should restaurants build proprietary technology solutions or buy off-the-shelf platforms? Well, industry leaders from Papa John’s, Kura Sushi, Potbelly, Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, and Dine Brands weighed … Read More
The Future of Fast Casual is Personal for Chipotle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLL9eWQqcEk At this year’s IndustryNow’s QSR Summit in Chicago, Sparkfly’s Jon Greenlee sat down with Jason Scoggins, Senior Director of Customer Activation at Chipotle, to discuss the restaurant industry’s digital transformation, Chipotle’s customer-centric approach, and the pros and cons of … Read More
Chipotle’s Recipe for Success: A Customer-Centric Digital Evolution
Driven by a desire to serve up simple ingredients with a seamless experience, Chipotle has undergone a significant digital transformation over the past few years, establishing itself as a leader in customer loyalty with over 40 million rewards members. This … Read More
How to Inspire Long-term Loyalty
Discounts may attract a moth to a flame, but they’re just a flash in the pan when it comes to true brand loyalty. If you’re looking to build a lasting loyal customer base, you have to look beyond the transaction … Read More
Industry Innovator: TapOnIt
Sparkfly’s platform was designed to seamlessly integrate with a variety of partners so that we can create a completely customized marketing experience for our customers and a state-of-the-art experience for their customers. They deserve every cutting-edge innovation we can give … Read More
The State of Loyalty
As customer expectations continue to evolve and tech innovations change the loyalty landscape, it’s more important than ever for brands to understand the dynamics driving brand loyalty and engagement so they can keep their customers connected and invested. That’s why … Read More
From Bots to Bowls: The AI Evolution Reshaping Fast Dining Experiences
Cybertrucks, music generated from brain waves, and shoppable TV. 2023 has unquestionably ushered in its fair share of technological advancements, with none more omnipresent than everyone’s new favorite phrase: AI. As artificial intelligence carries on its campaign for global domination, … Read More
Unicorn, Meet the Thoroughbred
Unicorn startups have wowed the investment community, but it’s time the real value creators in the market got their due. The goal for companies today needs to be building a real business, not a fantasy one. The focus should not … Read More
Drive-Thrus: The Fast Lane to QSR Customer Satisfaction
If you said that drive-thrus have come a long way since their debut, you’d be making the biggest understatement since you told your spouse you only wanted one French fry. Today, drive-thrus are more than just a place to grab … Read More