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Today in Restaurant and Grocery Tech: NYC Gets a New Delivery Service — and a...
September 15, 2021

Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, the 15-minute grocery delivery service Buyk officially announces its New York launch, and DoorDash sues the city (again). Plus, Paytronix CEO Andrew Robbins speaks with PYMNTS about how digital experiences are shaping online ordering. Get the Full Story...

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Today in Restaurant and Grocery Tech: Blue Apron Launches Frozen Meals; Toast Eyes $170M IPO
September 13, 2021

Today in restaurant and grocery tech news: Blue Apron announces “Heat & Eat” single-serve meals, while Resy adds vaccination status-checking tools for its restaurant customers. Plus, Ghost Kitchen Brands President Marc Choy speaks with Karen Webster about how the company’s in-Walmart restaurants are merging consumers’...

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Today in Restaurant and Grocery Tech: Restaurant Aggregators Sue NYC; Kroger Boosts Sales with Personalization
September 10, 2021

Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, delivery services sue New York City over fee caps, while Kroger drives loyalty with data-informed recommendations. And Ryan Ostrom, chief marketing officer at Jack in the Box, tells PYMNTS how personalizing the rewards experience and meeting customers on...

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Today in Restaurant and Grocery Tech: Chipotle Taps Influencer Expertise; Hy-Vee Supermarkets Showcase Home Gym...
September 09, 2021

Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, Chipotle engages with TikTok influencers to build loyalty, while Hy-Vee adds fitness equipment showrooms to stores. Plus, KanduAI CEO Ariel Shemesh discusses the three main points of friction turning grocery shoppers away from self-checkout options. Get the Full...

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69% of Restaurants See 2021 Pacing or Exceeding 2019 Levels
September 03, 2021

The pandemic winds on, but restaurants see their fortunes improving – enough so that owners and operators are cautiously optimistic about the near-term future. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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SJW Robotics CEO: Delivery Boom Paves the Way for Robotic Restaurants
September 02, 2021

As automation sweeps across industries, restaurant businesses are taking note. Food delivery giant DoorDash acquired food robotics company Chowbotics earlier this year, Sweetgreen acquired robotic restaurant Spyce, and companies promising to automate labor-intensive kitchen processes are bringing in funds by the tens of millions. Where...

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Today in Food Tech: Chicago Cracks Down on Delivery Services; McDonald’s Takes COVID Precautions
August 30, 2021

Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, Chicago sues major third-party delivery services for alleged deceptive practices, and McDonald’s suggests franchisees in high-transmission areas close their dining rooms. Plus, Drone Express CTO Beth Flippo discusses autonomous grocery delivery in the connected economy. Get the Full...

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Today In Food Tech: Labor Struggles Challenge Franchisees, Drive Innovation
August 26, 2021

Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, an automat restaurant expands across the United States, while a grocery chain becomes the first to deploy artificially intelligent robots to all locations. Plus, quick-service restaurant (QSR) franchisees chafe against the constraints of today’s labor market. Get the...

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Today In Food Tech: Chick-fil-A Struggle Closes Dining Rooms; Clover Integrates With Grubhub
August 25, 2021

Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, Sweetgreen invests in automation, and Clover integrates with meal delivery providers. Plus, a major convenience store business is expanding, even as external factors threaten the sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...