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Toast Reverses Course on $0.99 Consumer Fee Following Restaurant Outcry
July 19, 2023

Well, that was quick — less than a month after sharing that it would add a $0.99 fee for consumers on online orders of $10 or more, restaurant point of sale (POS) provider Toast is walking it back. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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DIG Launches Dinner Box as Ready-to-Eat Providers Seize Restaurant Occasions
July 18, 2023

As ready-to-eat meal options gain share from restaurants, DIG has become the latest eatery to take an “If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em” approach. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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McDonald’s Australia Opens Fries-Only Pop-Up as Fast Food Goes Niche
July 18, 2023

“Would you like fries with that?” is a question you won’t hear at McDonald’s Australia’s new pop-up shop, a fries-only restaurant. This concept may be a gimmick, but as quick-service restaurants (QSRs) test increasingly limited and occasion-specific concepts, this may not be the last we...

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Most Consumers Wary of Ghost Kitchens Despite Delivery Boom
July 17, 2023

Even as consumers become accustomed to placing restaurant orders online for delivery, PYMNTS research reveals that the majority continue to want to know that their food is coming from somewhere with a tangible, brick-and-mortar presence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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P.F. Chang’s Joins Restaurants Wooing Deal Seekers With Happy Hours
July 17, 2023

With restaurants crunched both by labor and food price challenges, P.F. Chang’s has become the latest restaurant to launch a happy hour deal to draw in deals-motivated consumers while shifting diners’ spending towards off-peak times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Chipotle CTO: AI Could Transform Everything From Food Prep to Dishwashing
July 17, 2023

At Chipotle Mexican Grill, automation is slowly taking over kitchens as part of the fast-casual giant’s efforts to boost back-of-house efficiency and mitigate labor challenges. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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KFC Adds Digital C-Suite Role as Virtual Competition Heats Up
July 14, 2023

This week in restaurant news, KFC adds its first chief digital officer, WOWorks adds seven new virtual brands, and Uber Eats reportedly follows through on its stated goal to wean out thousands of ghost kitchens on its platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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IHOP CMO: Rise of off-Premise Demands More Portable Menu Options
July 14, 2023

As digital ordering has cemented its role in the years since 2020 as a key, permanent part of the restaurant industry, brands are being challenged to rethink their menus to meet the needs of the connected consumer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Consumers Want Robots Out of Sight and Out of Mind When Eating Out
July 14, 2023

Automation has touched and transformed many aspects of daily life. Dining and food preparation have primarily remained on the sidelines — until now. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...