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Restaurant innovation
Nearly Half of Millennials Turn to Restaurants’ Social Media for Discovery
June 23, 2023

Restaurants looking to build an audience with millennial consumers may want to start by taking another look at their social media presence, according to PYMNTS data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Gen Z Looks for Special Offers When Choosing a Restaurant
June 21, 2023

Restaurants looking to win the spending of young customers now, securing loyalty for years or even decades to come, may find that they can woo Gen Z diners with special offers, deals and events. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Is MrBeast’s Pivot From Burgers to CPG Bad News for Influencer-Helmed Brands?
June 21, 2023

As virtual restaurant companies tap influencers’ wide audiences to generate hype in the absence of physical touchpoints, blockbuster YouTuber MrBeast (162 million subscribers) appears to be turning away from the ghost kitchen space toward other food categories. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Restaurants Leverage Special Events to Keep Diners Coming
June 16, 2023

From viewing parties to themed brunches to open mic nights, eateries’ special events can help them reach up to half of all restaurant customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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37% of Diners Use Social Media to Find New Dining Hot Spots
June 14, 2023

As restaurants look to stay relevant in the ever-evolving social media landscape, their efforts are paying off, with PYMNTS data revealing that many restaurant customers are turning to these platforms to find their new favorite eateries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Netflix Continues Live-Experience Push With Pop-Up Restaurant
June 14, 2023

Have you ever watched “Iron Chef” and wanted to sample what the judges are eating? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Everyone’s a Critic: 49M Consumers Recently Posted Online Restaurant Reviews
June 12, 2023

Word of mouth has always played a key role in helping restaurants build their brands. Social media and the internet — rather than making it obsolete — have made it all the more important. Consumers do not need to rely on friends and neighbors as...

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Hooters: Direct Ordering Channels Enable Virtual Restaurants to Get Playful 
June 08, 2023

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Dunkin’ Taps HubKonnect’s AI as QSRs Get Hyper-Specific With Marketing
June 06, 2023

As restaurants compete to take advantage of new digital capabilities as quickly and effectively as possible, Dunkin’ is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize stores’ performance on a unit-to-unit basis. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...