Wheelys might beat Amazon to the punch with its fully-automated grocery store Moby. The Swedish company is currently testing its prototype in Shanghai. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
In funding news this week, Freshly, the meal delivery startup — co-founded by Michael Wystrach and Carter Comstock — has raised $77 million in a Series C funding round that will help support the startup’s expansion beyond the 28 states it currently serves. Freshly’s dinners cost just $8.99 and can...
New York City soup producer and marketer Soupman – home of Seinfeld’s “Soup Nazi” character – has filed for bankruptcy protection following charges against former CFO Robert Bertrand last month. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
President Donald Trump issued an executive order issued Thursday, June 15, that was intended to help fill skilled jobs in machinery and technology but may have the added bonus of expanding the restaurant workforce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
In restaurant industry news, Buffalo Wild Wings, or BW3, the fast-casual sports pub with 22 varieties of chicken wings, is trying to jump back on the bandwagon it jumped off 15 years ago when it abandoned its original counter-service model to become a quick-service, fast-casual chain....
Subway has learned the hard way that “eating fresh” just isn’t enough anymore. Diners want to opt into mobile order-ahead on their devices, earn customer loyalty points for doing so and browse WiFi in the store while they eat fresh. Get the Full Story Complete the...
A reservation can make life easier for restaurant staff and their guests, letting them book a table ahead of time. Or it can make the experience harder. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
The selfie generation has spoken, and spoken quickly: The healthy, highly individualized Vita Mojo meal service smashed its crowdfunding goal of £1.5 million ($1.9 million USD) in less than 24 hours and went on to raise over £2 million ($2.5 million USD) and counting. The...
Joining the digital club, El Pollo Loco has launched a new loyalty program, overhauled its mobile app and introduced delivery service from some of its Southwest and West Coast locations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
