NCR Voyix

This week, the conversations are clear. But what is happening on the floor tells the full story. Handoffs between front of house and kitchen still create delays. Visibility into operations still arrives too late. Teams are still navigating disconnected systems that require extra steps and manual work. These are not new challenges. But as demand increases and expectations rise, they are becoming more difficult to manage. The focus is shifting toward solving these gaps at the operational level. NCR Voyix helps restaurants reduce friction and operate with more clarity during service. https://lnkd.in/eXF5g5kX #NRA2026

As restaurant brands grow, technology decisions become more important. What works at one location may not support long-term expansion across dozens of stores. Mohammad Sheik, President of Captain Jay's, shares what his team learned after evaluating 10–15 technology providers while scaling the business to 32+ locations. For growing operators, the conversation goes beyond features. It becomes about scalability, flexibility, and choosing a technology partner built for long-term growth. #RestaurantTechnology #RestaurantOperations #RestaurantLeadership #UnifiedCommerce #NCRVoyix

Across conversations this week, three themes continue to surface. Speed under pressure. Simplifying the technology stack. Real-time visibility into what is happening during service. Restaurant leaders are not looking for more tools. They are looking for systems that reduce friction, improve clarity and help teams operate more effectively in real time. These are the priorities shaping how restaurants are evolving right now. NCR Voyix helps restaurants operate with connected systems designed for how service actually works. https://lnkd.in/eXF5g5kX #NRA2026

Last night was a meaningful moment for the Ziggi’s Coffee team at the Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers Awards. We’re honored to have been ranked as 35 on this year’s list alongside so many incredible restaurant brands helping shape and evolve the industry. We were also proud to receive the first-ever Aloha Next Award from NCR Voyix - recognizing brands leading with scale, innovation, and a commitment to continued growth. As we continue investing in technology, operations, and the guest experience, this recognition makes us even more excited for what’s ahead. Additionally, congratulations to Stacey Kane, our CMO, on being recognized as one of the Top 25 Executives for 2026. We are grateful for the leadership, creativity, and strategic vision she brings to our brand. Beyond the awards, one of the best parts of the past weekend has simply been connecting with others across the restaurant industry at this year’s National Restaurant Association Show - learning, sharing ideas, and spending time with great partners and vendors who help move this industry forward every day. We’re incredibly thankful for our franchise owners, HQ team, store teams, partners and guests who continue to believe in Ziggi’s Coffee. Moments like these are a reflection of the people behind the brand. Excited for what’s ahead. ☕️ Brandon Knudsen Dani Wanner Kathryn Bleeker Stacey Kane #ZiggisCoffee #FastCasual #MoversandShakers #RestaurantIndustry #RestaurantLeadership #Franchising #NationalRestaurantShow

🏈 The Super Bowl of Restaurant shows is coming up and I'll be there!! 🏆 Want to talk shop, #startups, #AI, tech, or how the New England Patriots are going to hoist the Lombardi this year? Send me a DM. #LetsGo!! National Restaurant Association NCR Voyix

Honored to present the very first NCR Voyix #AlohaNext Award to Ziggi's Coffee at the Fast Casual #Top100 Movers & Shakers event. As restaurant brands scale, execution becomes everything. The brands that win build for scale before scale forces the issue. Ziggi’s continues to do exactly that while staying true to hospitality, culture, franchisee success, and the guest experience. Special night with some of the best operators and builders in the industry. Brandon Knudsen Dani Wanner Kathryn Bleeker Dave Jarrett Justin Clay Benny T. Miguel Solares #Restaurants #RestaurantTech #NCRVoyix

We spent the day talking with restaurant operators across the floor. Different roles. Different businesses. Different setups. But the themes were consistent. Speed under pressure. Too many disconnected systems. Limited visibility during service. The conversation is not about adding more tools. It is about making operations easier to run in real time. This is where restaurant operations are heading. NCR Voyix helps restaurants operate with connected systems designed for how service actually works. https://lnkd.in/eXF5g5kX #NRA2026