Restaurant innovation

Restaurant innovation
McDonald’s Indonesia Says ‘I Do’ to Budget Wedding Catering
July 07, 2023

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Table for Two and a Half: Restaurants Add Handbag Stools
July 06, 2023

Middle-tier restaurants have found a new way to emulate the trappings of fine dining — adding stools for handbags — but as higher-end restaurants strain under the pressure of inflation, it is unclear whether this trend of sacrificing valuable dining room space to customers’ handbags...

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Aging Population Demands Restaurants’ Continued Focus on the on-Premise Experience
July 05, 2023

With the United States population getting older, restaurants are challenged not only to continue to innovate their digital technologies but also to maintain the quality of the in-restaurant experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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QSRs Bring the Picnic to a Beach Umbrella Near You This Summer
July 03, 2023

As consumers gear up to go on summer vacation, aggregators and restaurants alike are looking for ways to keep customers engaged even when they are away from home. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: Restaurant Success Hinges Increasingly on Technology
July 03, 2023

The restaurant sector is transforming rapidly. Once laggards when it came to modernization, restaurants had to adopt digital tools and online sales channels overnight to survive the pandemic. Technology is now a critical part of the restaurant experience, and its importance continues to grow. Get...

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An Insider on the Importance of Restaurants Meeting Customers Where They Are
June 30, 2023

In an effort to fill worker shortage gaps, more than 75% of restaurants are already using automation to streamline their operations. In the “B2B and Digital Payments Tracker®,” PYMNTS explores how they are using everything from robots in restaurants to AI voice assistants at the...

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Panera Seizes on Ready-to-Eat Trend With Grocery Loyalty Tie-In
June 29, 2023

As consumers increasingly purchase ready-to-eat meals where once they would have ordered food for takeout, Panera Bread is taking an “if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em” approach, leveraging the strength of its restaurant brand to drive packaged food sales. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Bite Ninja Bets on Restaurant Remote Workforce Despite Diner Frustrations
June 29, 2023

As labor-crunched restaurants seek to get more productivity out of their workforce, one tech startup is offering a remote work solution, even as diners demand just the opposite — more face-to-face service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Diners Tell Restaurants to Put Technology on the Menu
June 29, 2023

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