Throughout 2021, major restaurant chains have been rethinking their drive-thru operations with an eye toward their digital futures, and it is about time. Research from PYMNTS’ 2021 Restaurant Readiness Index, created in collaboration with Paytronix, finds that restaurant managers actually undervalue the drive-thru channel relative...
Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, fresh foods get vending machine boost, and Kroger’s Home Chef announces a new gifting platform. Plus, Kevin Flaherty, vice president of digital marketing at MOD Pizza, speaks with PYMNTS about the next frontiers for the brand’s direct ordering...
Today in restaurant and grocery tech news: MOD Pizza submits a draft registration to go public via initial public offering (IPO), and Turkish grocery delivery startup Getir announces the acquisition of United Kingdom rival Weezy. Plus, Thirstie CEO Devaraj Southworth discusses how digitally lagging liquor...
Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, McDonald’s adds mobile payment options in Singapore, and Uber Eats announced the addition of a cannabis seller to its marketplace in Ontario, Canada. Plus, grocers contend with holiday season supply chain challenges. Get the Full Story Complete the...
Customers visiting the Golden Arches in Singapore can pay for their fast food orders online, at the drive-thru, in-store or via self-ordering kiosks with mobile payment app GrabPay and accrue points via GrabRewards as part of a collaborative effort, according to a Monday (Nov. 22)...
Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, Sweetgreen announces initial public offering (IPO) share pricing above its previous projections, and Amazon partners with Starbucks for frictionless checkout. Plus, CEO and Co-founder Abhi Ramesh of Misfits Market explains how the company has turned pricing and trust...
Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, Target’s digital investments led to food and beverage growth, while Google made moves to replace Instacart as the go-to grocery aggregator. Plus, the president of Toast discusses why ghost kitchens may not in fact be the future of...
While in 2020, digitization was necessary for restaurants to survive amid health hazards and local regulations, 2021’s ResTech innovation has been driven by restaurants’ need to meet digital and in-person demand amid severe labor challenges. To meet these needs, tech providers have been looking for...
Today in restaurant and grocery tech news: RBI announces that it is acquiring sandwich chain Firehouse Subs, and Ahold Delhaize aims to double its digital sales. Karl Goodhew, chief technology officer at BurgerFi, speaks with PYMNTS about how delivery is changing how consumers eat —...
