Today in restaurant and grocery tech news: One restaurant payment solution startup brought in $100 million in Series A funding, while another priced its initial public offering (IPO) at $40 per share, for a roughly $20 billion valuation. Plus, Henri Capoul, co-founder and CEO of...
Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, Square launches in France, and Albertsons partners with DoorDash for DoubleDash order add-ons. Plus, WOWorks CEO Kelly Roddy speaks with PYMNTS about how the pandemic dramatically changed grocers’ relationship with prepared food. Get the Full Story Complete the...
Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, DoorDash is adding alcoholic beverages to its marketplace, while Cinnabon launches its first-ever loyalty program. Plus, Fetch Rewards CEO and Founder Wes Schroll speaks with PYMNTS about how the platform aims to keep consumers engaged by consolidating rewards...
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...
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’...
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...
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...
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 —...
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...
