Restaurant innovation

Restaurant innovation
Popeyes Leans on Drive-Thru Channel to Boost Demand Fulfillment Capabilities
April 20, 2022

As restaurants seek out more labor-efficient ways to fulfill demand, many are turning to the drive-thru channel. 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...

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For Restaurants, Inflationary Challenges Prompt Menu Creativity
April 08, 2022

As restaurants continue to deal with soaring food costs, inflation is having an impact on menus. Consider June, when short supply of chicken wings and rising costs prompted Wingstop to launch a virtual brand called Thighstop, swapping wings for thighs. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Dave & Buster’s Acquires Entertainment Chain as Restaurants Reinvest in In-Person Experiences
April 06, 2022

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Chili Parent Brinker International Says Automation Is the ‘Heartbeat’ of Innovation
April 05, 2022

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Restaurant Brands Open Virtual Storefronts to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
April 05, 2022

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Thanx Adds Restaurant Data Insights Company ZeroStorefront
April 05, 2022

Restaurant and brick-and-mortar retail loyalty and guest engagement platform Thanx on Tuesday (April 5) acquired restaurant-focused marketing and data insights platform ZeroStorefront, according to a joint press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Despite Inflation Challenges, Restaurants Predict Growth in 2022
April 05, 2022

For all the labor, supply chain and inflation challenges that restaurants face today, a sense of optimism remains. Research from PYMNTS’ March study, Main Street Economic Health Survey: Navigating Economic Uncertainty, found that 63% of food, entertainment and accommodations businesses predict that they will see...

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Inflation Poses Challenges for Emerging Restaurant Brands’ Expansions
April 01, 2022

As major brands leverage their scale to price below inflation, smaller brands are put in a more difficult position, forced to get creative. Brands that are in a growth stage, accustomed to the lower prices of smaller markets, are forced to contend with geographic price...

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Amex: Independent Restaurants Make Digital Adaptations but Thrive on in-Person Service
March 30, 2022

While the restaurant industry has come a long way since the early months of the pandemic, many challenges remain. Additionally, the ripple effects of the events of 2020 have led to a range of other issues including labor difficulties, supply chain shortages, inflation and more....