New digital technologies are allowing companies to expand globally in ways that once would have been impossible. 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...
QSRs increasingly juggle the needs of dine-in customers with the need to satisfy digital and in-store customers. In the Order To Eat Tracker, John Haggai of Burtons Grill and Bar explains how automation and order throttling tools can help restaurants take pressure off their staff,...
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Today in food commerce, a joke tweet from McDonald’s at Elon Musk presents unexpected consequences for cryptocurrency holders, and Gopuff teams up with major banks in advance of going public. Plus, Portillo’s speaks with PYMNTS about how the digital shift is transforming the brand’s restaurants....
When it comes to pizza, consumers may be ready for robotic restaurants. 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, PYMNTS Today. By...
Today in food commerce, Indian food delivery giant Swiggy raises $700 million, while Latin American grocery delivery startup Calii brings in $23 million. Plus, PYMNTS research reveals that grocers’ price increases could send shoppers running right into the arms of competitors. Get the Full Story...
Today in food commerce, Delivery Hero is ending its restaurant deals in Norway, and Friendly’s is opening a more digital-centric restaurant concept. Plus, Starbucks is reversing its decision to mandate vaccinations or weekly testing, and Andrew Robbins, CEO of Paytronix, discusses how restaurants can leverage...
The virtual delivery-only restaurant model may have been made possible in large part by aggregators, whose marketplaces made it possible for restaurants to develop a customer base without a physical storefront. However, as digital marketing tools have grown more sophisticated, virtual restaurants are growing increasingly...
As the omicron variant of COVID-19 continues to spread, restaurants face a challenging landscape. The variant poses a one-two punch, with consumers shifting to food-at-home options and the labor challenges occasioned by the surge making it difficult for restaurants to meet existing demand. Get the...
