Restaurant innovation

Restaurant innovation
Chipotle on Improving Both Customer and Staff Experiences With Automation
May 02, 2022

Staffing shortages challenge quick-service restaurants to meet a growing volume of digital orders and the return of on-site diners. In the "Order to Eat Tracker," Chipotle’s Karla Fiske explains how restaurant chains use automation to run their kitchens more efficiently and shift staff to higher...

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Food Trucks’ Post-Lockdown Renaissance
April 29, 2022

With the restaurant industry incontrovertibly changed by the events of the past couple years, some formats have taken a hit, while others are more relevant than ever. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Restaurant Apps Must Offer Exclusive Features to Drive Use
April 29, 2022

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Chipotle: Automation Helps QSRs Keep Digital, On-Site Diners Well Served
April 29, 2022

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Restaurants Leverage Automated Solutions to Mitigate Labor Needs
April 26, 2022

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Consumers Expect Convenient Pickup Options at Their Favorite Restaurants
April 25, 2022

Above all else, when it comes to restaurant orders, consumers are looking for convenience. They want to be able to quickly place their order, pop into a restaurant (or pull up outside), grab their food and head out. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Ghost Kitchens Are Threat and Opportunity for Restaurant Biz
April 25, 2022

While ghost kitchens were not invented during the pandemic, the digital ordering boom of 2020 supercharged the model, leading to the creation of new virtual brands and the expansion of existing chains. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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As Mandates Ease, Many Diners Still Worry About COVID
April 22, 2022

Price is only one of several factors that diners use to help decide on a restaurant. Technology plays a big role as well. So does the threat of COVID. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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For Restaurants, Consumers’ Inflation Concerns Prompt Renewed Focus on Pickup Channels
April 22, 2022

As inflation sends prices skyrocketing for businesses and consumers alike, restaurants are left in a challenging position. On one hand, holding prices steady requires them to absorb these rising costs, when many brands already have very narrow margins to begin with. On the other hand,...