Cherryh Cansler (FastCasual.com)

Which restaurant technologies are actually delivering results, and which ones are just hype? In this episode of Full Stack Hospitality, hosts Christian Wiens and Rev Ciancio sit down with Cherryh Cansler, VP of Events at Connect Media, publisher of FastCasual.com, and host of the FastCasual Nation podcast. The episode kicks off with a discussion about Uber Eats partnering with Zipline for drone delivery before diving into McDonald’s new Red Bull energy drinks and what they reveal about restaurant innovation and consumer trends. From there, the conversation explores how restaurant technology has evolved, what separates successful brands from the competition, and where AI can create the most value for operators. Topics covered: The future of drone delivery and restaurant technology McDonald’s latest beverage strategy and product innovation Restaurant technologies that were overhyped What successful restaurant brands are doing differently Where AI can deliver measurable ROI for operators Emerging technologies restaurants may be overlooking Sponsored by Loman AI: Visit https://www.loman.ai and use code FULLSTACKPOD to save $149 on your setup fee. -- Great restaurants are built on systems. Full Stack Hospitality is a weekly interview show about the tech stacks behind the most successful restaurant brands in America. Hosted by Christian and Rev, every episode delivers practical systems, tools, and tactics operators can implement immediately.