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Tesla Enters Dining Business with Drive-In Restaurant
March 24, 2025

Tesla is entering the dining business, preparing to open a drive-in restaurant in Los Angeles. 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,...

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Restaurants at a Crossroads: Economic Pressures and Declining Spend Hit Hard
February 28, 2025

As goes Main Street, so goes the overall U.S. economy. By the numbers, roughly 99% of businesses in the U.S. are small businesses — and they account for about 44% of GDP. They employ half of the private sector workforce, and $1 out of every...

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Olo: Restaurants’ Guest Transaction Data Key to Increasing Profitable Traffic
February 25, 2025

Guest transaction data is proving to be a valuable resource as restaurants grapple with rising costs and decreasing traffic, executives at restaurant technology provider Olo said Tuesday (Feb. 25). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Square, Cash App and Visa Support Small Businesses With Technology
February 04, 2025

Square, Cash App and Visa partnered with New Orleans nonprofit organization Propeller to provide local food and beverage businesses with technology and support to help them succeed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Pink’s Hot Dogs: A Hollywood Icon Embraces the Digital Age
December 03, 2024

Nestled at the corner of La Brea and Melrose in Los Angeles, Pink’s Hot Dogs is a beloved institution that has been serving up hot dogs and hamburgers since 1939. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Yum Brands: AI-Powered Marketing Campaigns Boost Customer Engagement
November 15, 2024

In early, limited pilots of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered marketing campaigns, quick-service restaurant (QSR) company Yum Brands reportedly is seeing double-digit increases in customer engagement compared to traditional digital marketing campaigns. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Eat, Tap, Go: How Pay-at-the-Table Tech Is Transforming Restaurants
November 12, 2024

The restaurant industry is experiencing a technological transformation that’s reshaping the dining experience. At the center of it are ongoing innovations in payments and convenience — not the least of which is pay-at-the-table technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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McDonald’s Says Geofencing Technology Helps Boost Customer Satisfaction
November 08, 2024

McDonald’s reportedly improved customer satisfaction scores and reduced customer wait times by using geofencing technology to streamline the mobile ordering process. 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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Yum! Brands Says It Took 2 Million Voice AI Orders in Q3
November 05, 2024

In its Q3 earnings call on Tuesday (Nov. 5), Yum! Brands pointed to the more than 2 million orders through voice AI at its Taco Bell restaurants as an example of how its brands use tech to reach consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the...