Restaurant innovation

Restaurant innovation
Restaurants’ Digital Transformation Hits a Snag
October 30, 2023

As more of consumers’ daily routines are transformed by digital technologies, the restaurant industry’s digitization is actually taking a step back, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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C3 CEO Says CPG-ification of Restaurants Drives ROI for Operators
October 27, 2023

As the restaurant industry increasingly shifts to omnichannel, virtual restaurant platform C3 is seizing on the opportunity to drive profitability by making quick-service restaurants (QSRs) menus hew more towards a consumer-packaged goods (CPG) model than cooking from scratch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Noodles & Co. Increases In-Store Digital Check-In 20%, Says CMO
October 23, 2023

As restaurants look to gain a comprehensive understanding of their customers’ behavior across channels, Noodles & Company is focused on linking in-store transactions back to consumers’ digital profiles to boost its data capabilities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Pizza Hut Extends Hours as Restaurant Workforce Recovery Boosts Capacity
October 17, 2023

Pizza Hut is reportedly adding late-night operating hours at thousands of locations across the United States. 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...

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Digital Restaurant Firm C3 Parlays Virtual Brands Into Food Service Empire
October 12, 2023

Digital restaurant company C3 is expanding well beyond its ghost kitchen origins to brick-and-mortar locations, private jet food service, and most recently, an in-airport food hall. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Chuck E. Cheese Enters Walmart Aisles as Restaurants Broaden Scope
September 28, 2023

Chuck E. Cheese is the latest restaurant brand to make a play for consumers’ grocery spending as, across the industry, eateries look to capture more of consumers’ day-to-day food budgets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Marco’s Pizza CIO Says Robotic Delivery Will Take Over Cities
September 28, 2023

As restaurants look for ways to improve the economics of on-demand delivery, Marco’s Pizza is gearing up to test automated solutions, though it may be some time before the economics of the technology make it viable on a wider scale. Get the Full Story Complete...

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PF Chang’s Launches Salad Kits as Restaurants Take Over Grocery Stores
September 22, 2023

This week in restaurant news, P.F. Chang’s expands its grocery presence, Perkins enters the retail coffee space, and restaurant growth is expected to outpace grocery this holiday season by a considerable margin. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Darden Says Boosting Brands Pays Off Better Than Promotions
September 22, 2023

Darden Restaurants, the parent company of popular dining chains including Olive Garden, The Capital Grille and LongHorn Steakhouse, has adopted a strategic shift in its marketing approach. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...