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From Weekly Planning to In-Shift Decisions: How AI Is Changing Restaurant Operations

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AI is shifting restaurants from weekly planning to real-time, in-shift decisions. Learn how continuous forecasting improves labor, inventory, and margins.

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Why Multi-Unit Restaurant Operators Overwhelm Their GMs (And How to Fix It)

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Fourth launches Fourth iQ 3.0, giving senior restaurant leaders control and visibility over store performance.

Fourth launches Fourth iQ 3.0, giving senior restaurant leaders control and visibility over store performance.

Fourth iQ 3.0 introduces a significant new layer of above-store AI capabilities built for executives and operations teams responsible for multi-location performance.

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Why Forecasting Is the Most Proven AI Use Case in Restaurant Operations Today

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AI forecasting is the most proven use case in restaurant operations today. Learn why it drives measurable ROI in labor, inventory, and execution.

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Where AI Delivers Real ROI in Restaurants: What Deloitte’s AI Research Reveals

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A recap of Fourth’s webinar with Deloitte, highlighting AI research insights on where restaurant operators are seeing real ROI today.

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Deloitte’s 2026 Forecast for Restaurant Profitability: Where AI Delivers Real ROI

Deloitte’s 2026 Forecast for Restaurant Profitability: Where AI Delivers Real ROI

Learn where AI is driving real impact today, why operations are emerging as the next major value unlock, and what it takes to move from experimentation to results.

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Fourth launches iQ 2.2, enabling restaurant managers to prevent inventory shortfalls with the iQ App

Fourth launches iQ 2.2, enabling restaurant managers to prevent inventory shortfalls with the iQ App

Fourth iQ2.2 has been released with a range of updates that help restaurant managers avoid inventory shortfalls

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Fourth launches iQ 2.1, introducing new recommendations to the iQ App including AI-driven inventory alerts

Fourth launches iQ 2.1, introducing new recommendations to the iQ App including AI-driven inventory alerts

Austin, TX – October 2025. Fourth launches iQ 2.1 with new AI-powered inventory and labor recommendations to help restaurant operators boost accuracy and profitability.

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Scaling Smart: CEO Lessons on Restaurant Growth, Scheduling, and Culture from ChopShop

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Insights from ChopShop's CEO, Jason Morgan, on scaling into new markets without losing culture, overextending your team, or sacrificing profitability.

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Fourth announces the release of the iQ App to supercharge manager performance

Fourth announces the release of the iQ App to supercharge manager performance

Austin, TX – September 2025. Fourth is delighted to announce the general availability of Fourth iQ 2.0, the latest evolution of its widely used AI capability.

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The Growth Playbook for Restaurant CEOs: Lessons from ChopShop

The Growth Playbook for Restaurant CEOs: Lessons from ChopShop

Learn how ChopShop CEO Jason Morgan is scaling a multi-unit restaurant brand in 2025 including strategies for expansion, labor efficiency, and building great teams.

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The Ultimate Guide to Control Your Restaurant’s Inventory

The Ultimate Guide to Control Your Restaurant’s Inventory

Are you struggling with restaurant inventory management? In this in-depth guide, learn best practices to successfully manage inventory and drive more profits.

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