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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...

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Olo Brings Its Olo Pay Service to Fast-Food Kiosks
July 13, 2023

Restaurant technology platform Olo has begun offering card-present processing through its Olo Pay service. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Diners Want QR Codes for Payments, Not Menus
July 12, 2023

As casual dining restaurants look to strike the balance between service and efficiency, On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina is tapping QR codes for customer payments, even as it has shifted away from the technology for menus. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Chipotle’s Pizzeria Shutdown Suggests Not All Foods Can Be Burritofied
July 11, 2023

As restaurants weigh consumers’ desire for customizable options with their demand for quick, easy meals, Chipotle has found that the build-it-yourself model that has fueled its success does not work for all types of foods. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Tattle Launches Receipt Scanning Feature as Restaurants Seek Item-Level Data
July 10, 2023

As restaurants leverage consumer data to personalize the experience amid increasing competition for diner loyalty, many may soon add item-level receipt data to their arsenal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Yum Brands and Others Try New Loyalty Strategies to Outperform Competitors
July 07, 2023

This week in restaurant news, restaurants are looking to stand out in the crowded loyalty program space. Yum Brands is updating its data capabilities, Kura Sushi is driving rewards program adoption with brand partnerships and Del Taco is taking a page out of DoorDash’s book...

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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...