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Many Restaurant Customers Feel Alienated by QR Code Menus
January 05, 2022

As quick service restaurants (QSRs) put the pedal to the metal on digitization, utilizing new technologies to maximize their speed and convenience, full-service restaurants (FSRs) are challenged to take a more nuanced view of these innovations, called upon to identify which tools will provide additional...

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Restaurant Robotics Shift to Customer-Facing Roles
January 05, 2022

As labor challenges persist indefinitely, restaurants are looking for solutions that automate every step of the process. While self-service kiosks can remove the need for waitstaff for the quick-service occasion, where the consumer wants to grab their food and go, some tech companies are looking...

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Today in Food Commerce: Texas Enacts New Delivery Legislation; Ready-Made Meals Take Hold
January 04, 2022

Today in food commerce, a Texas bill went into effect offering new protections to restaurants on third-party aggregators’ marketplaces, and Starbucks informed employees of new vaccine and testing requirements. Plus, James Walker, CEO of Buyk, discusses the state of ultrafast grocery delivery. Get the Full...

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Today in Food Commerce: Sweetgreen Launches Subscription; Foodpanda Leaving Japan
January 03, 2022

Today in food commerce, Sweetgreen launches a daily credit subscription pass, while Foodpanda calls it quits in Japan. Plus, online grocers remove key pain points to grow their audiences. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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5 Digital Developments Transforming Food Commerce
January 03, 2022

In 2021, restaurants and grocery stores took the digital developments that had gotten underway the previous year to the next level, increasingly bringing the food commerce experience into the eCommerce sphere. Now, with coronavirus case numbers at an all-time high, these businesses have an opportunity...

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Five Restaurant Technology Trends to Watch in 2022
December 31, 2021

Restaurants had a big year in 2021. The early months of the year marked the most advanced stages of the industry’s digital shift, as tech-enabled off-premises channels advanced rapidly while many consumers were still observing social distancing practices. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Today in Restaurant and Grocery Tech: Major Restaurants Celebrate Strong Sales; UK Sees Grocery Shortages
December 29, 2021

Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, large restaurant brands enjoy their 2021 success, while United Kingdom grocery shoppers suffer the impact of new border controls. Plus, convenience stores reckon with the rise of ultrafast delivery. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Today in Restaurant and Grocery Tech: Restaurants and Grocers Rethink Aggregator Relationships
December 28, 2021

Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, restaurants and grocers seize control back from aggregators. Plus, U.K. grocers leverage rewards programs to build deeper relationships with their customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Today in Restaurant and Grocery Tech: Whole Foods Fee Drives Away Customers; Self-Checkout Takes Hold
December 27, 2021

Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, Whole Foods’ new delivery fee proves too much for online grocery customers, while ultrafast grocery delivery services leverage digital technologies to make the economics work in their favor. Plus, brick-and-mortar grocers benefit from self-service innovation. Get the Full...