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Move Over, OpenTable: Diners Can Find, Book A Table With Tock, Resy
June 16, 2017

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...

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Vita Mojo Scores Over £2M And Counting In Crowdfunding For DNA-Driven Dinners
June 15, 2017

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...

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El Pollo Loco Hops On Digital Bandwagon With New App, Loyalty Program, And Delivery
June 15, 2017

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...

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Momentum Machines Gets $18M In Venture Funding For San Francisco Restaurant Run By Its Burger...
June 15, 2017

If fast food workers win the fight for a $15 minimum wage, it’s not going to be much of a win, since restaurants can just replace them with robots. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Fast-Casual Brands Make Their Mark, Right On The Burger
June 14, 2017

In a competitive fast-casual and dinner delivery world, how can one brand make its mark? Skift rounds up a few of the latest creative ideas that restaurateurs are using to stand out from the crowd. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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No More Mosh Pit: Panera Slashes In-Store Wait Times
June 14, 2017

It’s not “fast casual” if customers have to wait in line for eight minutes just to order. And when 10 percent of orders come out wrong, it’s not exactly a recipe for success. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Meal Kit Startup Gobble Hires From Starbucks, Blue Apron
June 12, 2017

Gobble, the Palo Alto–based meal kit startup service whose recipes can be prepared in 15 minutes with just a frying pan, a spatula and some olive oil, is shoring up its leadership team before expanding nationwide. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Restaurant Sales Slide; Hiring, Retention Remain Concerns
June 12, 2017

Restaurant sales continue to be on the decline, with the industry not reporting a month of positive sales since February 2016. 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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Mobile Order-Ahead Poses Physical Challenge For Restaurant Industry
June 12, 2017

Consumers are changing the way they interact with food, but are restaurants keeping up? Online ordering and online payments via websites and smart devices now make up 6.6 percent of total restaurant orders, finally surpassing orders called in by phone (now 5 percent of the total)....