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Olo CEO: Removing Payment Friction Equips Restaurants to Compete With Aggregators
February 24, 2022

With the acceleration of the digital shift seen in the past two years, consumers have increasingly come to expect frictionless convenience across digital and in-person transactions. As these norms evolve, old-fashioned payment experiences that depend on manual credit card number entry and/or slow wait times...

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PYMNTS Research: Order Pickup Security Is Fastest-Growing ResTech Feature
February 22, 2022

With the rise of in-store pickup, today’s restaurants have been forced to adjust to the security risks that come along with the channel and to accident-proof the error-prone fulfillment method. Now, many are looking for ways to get smarter about pickup. Get the Full Story...

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Restaurant Roundup: Robots Take Over Campuses, Kitchens
February 18, 2022

Funds are pouring in for automated solutions that promise to reduce labor needs at every step of the restaurant supply chain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Robotics Could Integrate With Restaurants’ Digital Systems Within a Year
February 17, 2022

As restaurants’ labor challenges combine with rising food costs and other supply chain issues to present new challenges, the need to leverage technology for greater operational efficiency becomes increasingly pressing. As such, many businesses are seeking out automated solutions to reduce their labor needs, leading...

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Today in Food Commerce: Deliveroo to Trial Ultrafast Delivery; Aggregators Take a Hit
February 11, 2022

Today in food commerce, Deliveroo gears up to try out ultrafast grocery delivery, and major aggregators struggle to make the economics of the model work. Plus, a New York City burger chain gets ready to launch a location in the metaverse. Get the Full Story...

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Today in Food Commerce: Chipotle Apparently Pulling Off Steep Price Hikes; McDonald’s Plans Metaverse Restaurant
February 10, 2022

Today in food commerce, Chipotle is relying on its loyal fans to stick with the brand through dramatic price increases, while McDonald’s is planning a fully virtual metaverse location. Plus, CPG brands are not leaning on digital channels. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Today in Food Commerce: DoorDash Launches Financing Service; KFC Parent Rolls Out Chat-Based Ordering
February 09, 2022

Today in food commerce, DoorDash begins lending money to restaurants, and KFC parent company Yum Brands rolls out new technologies. Plus, Tristan Roffey, vice president and group head of global strategy at Blackhawk Network, discusses the challenges and opportunities facing grocers today. Get the Full...

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Yum Brands Rolls out Conversational Commerce to 2,000 Stores
February 09, 2022

Yum Brands tech spending spree appears to be paying off. 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 completing this...

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SpotOn CTO: Restaurants Must Perform ‘Daily Hygiene’ on QR Codes
February 08, 2022

With the rise of QR codes has come the rise of QR code fraud. 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...