Restaurant innovation

Restaurant innovation
Kitchen United’s Closure of Kroger Locations Casts Doubt on in-Grocery Restaurants
November 29, 2023

Kitchen United has shut down its in-Kroger omnichannel food halls, begging questions about the future of new in-grocery-store 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...

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Restaurants Add New Fees to Drive Employee Retention Amid Inflation
November 28, 2023

As restaurants look for ways to drive employee satisfaction amid inflation, tips are not the only added payments that operators are leveraging. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Curbside Pickup Leads the Restaurant Industry’s Digital Shift
November 20, 2023

As restaurants increasingly adopt tech features, curbside pickup is proving to be the most common digital offering. 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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Digital Transformation Prompts Small Restaurants to Streamline Holiday Menus
November 20, 2023

As the rise of digital ordering has increased the popularity of restaurant takeout, independent restaurants are rethinking their holiday season menus for off-premises optimization. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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1 in 7 Consumers Chooses Ghost Kitchens to Skip Social Interaction
November 15, 2023

While the majority of consumers are not sold on ghost kitchens, a significant portion relishes the reprieve that the all-digital model gives from face-to-face interaction. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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‘Friends’ Central Perk Coffeehouse Opens as Brands Look for Consumer Connections
November 14, 2023

Warner Bros. Discovery is becoming the latest company to open a themed restaurant to deepen consumers’ connection with their brands, bringing a “Friends”-themed coffeeshop to Boston. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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High-Income Consumers Turn to Restaurant-Finding Apps While Traveling
November 08, 2023

As restaurants look to reach tourists and travelers, PYMNTS Intelligence revealed that digital platforms can help them influence high-income diners. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Shake Shack’s Self-Service Kiosks Boost Profitability and Efficiency
November 06, 2023

Shake Shack, the fast-casual restaurant chain, has had success with its use of kiosks. These self-service ordering stations have helped the company reduce labor hours and proven to be a high-margin channel, contributing to improved profitability. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Yum Brands to Leverage Cross-Brand Data Amid ‘100%’ Digital Transformation
November 01, 2023

Yum Brands is going all-in on data in its ongoing efforts to have “100% of sales powered by digital,” gearing up to combine insights across all its brands. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...