Restaurant innovation

Restaurant innovation
A Serving of Data Analytics Helps Personalize Rewards, Drive Redemption at Capriotti’s
September 30, 2021

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Discover Partners With Campus Dining Solution Phood in Bid to Cater to Gen Z’s Digital...
September 29, 2021

Having grown up in the digital age, today’s college students expect more flexibility and convenience from their dining options than previous generations. Seizing on this demand, banking and payment services company Discover announced on Wednesday (Sept. 29) that it is partnering with student meal plan...

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Buddy Valastro Joins List of Celebrities Launching Virtual Brands for Digital Ordering
September 28, 2021

Buddy Valastro, a celebrity baker made famous by the series “Cake Boss,” among other reality shows, announced Tuesday (Sept. 28) that he is launching a virtual bakery brand, Buddy V’s Cake Slice, through ghost kitchen solution Virtual Dining Concepts (VDC). Get the Full Story Complete...

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Wendy’s Hints at Voice Commerce Intentions with New Promotion
September 28, 2021

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Gearing Up to Go Public, Portillo’s Faces Uncertain Digital Future
September 28, 2021

As Portillo’s prepares for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO), the opportunities and threats associated with the rapid acceleration of the digital shift loom large. On Monday (Sept. 27), the Illinois-based fast-casual chain, which operates over 60 locations across nine states, filed with the U.S....

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Square, Incentivio Team on Customizable Restaurant App Solution
September 27, 2021

Restaurant guest experience platform Incentivio has formed a partnership with Square that lets restaurant operators using Square for Restaurants access new digital tools that are integrated with their point-of-sale (POS) systems, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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FAT Brands CEO Predicts the IoT Future of ResTech
September 27, 2021

Where ghost kitchens were once primarily the purview of the most experimental restaurant brands or of digitally native virtual brands, since the start of the pandemic, they have become a staple of the industry. Now, ghost kitchens are appearing in top grocery stores such as...

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NFTs Flip the Script on Fast-Food Toys With Crypto Collectibles
September 25, 2021

Collectors are passionate about their hobbies, whether it’s Jerry Seinfeld’s obsession with classic Porsche autos or fast-food fans snapping up blockchain assets instead of action figures. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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WOWorks Redefines the ‘Grocerant’ for the 2020s
September 21, 2021

Rather than bending over backwards to bring consumers to them, restaurants are increasingly investing resources in meeting consumers where they are. In its most literal usage, this takes the form of restaurants delivering to customers’ doors more than ever. However, the trend has ripples beyond just the shift to delivery. When it comes to restaurants’ physical...