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Restaurant Roundup: DoorDash Expands to New Zealand; Robotics Take Over Hotel Eateries
May 27, 2022

While some food delivery aggregators are well on their way to global availability, United States category leader DoorDash has been relatively slow to expand to new countries. The San Francisco-based company has been focused on its offerings in its home country and in Canada, Australia,...

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Voice Ordering AI Enables Restaurants to Meet Demand
May 24, 2022

Since the start of the pandemic, many restaurants have seen great success taking their menus online, offering off-premise ordering via digital platforms. In a challenging labor market, these ordering channels provide a more efficient option for restaurants, enabling consumers to act as their own order...

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Wing Zone Gets Robotic Treatment as Restaurant Industry Races Toward Automation
May 23, 2022

As restaurants continue to come up against labor challenges, many are seeking ways to integrate automation into more and more of their day-to-day operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Restaurant Roundup: Burger King, Wingstop Revive Chicken Sandwich Wars; Grubhub Free Lunch Promo Goes Awry
May 20, 2022

It would appear the chicken sandwich wars are not over yet. 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, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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Today in Food Commerce: Target Adjusts for Curbside Grocery Demand; Restaurants Launch Meal Kit Subscriptions
May 18, 2022

Today in food commerce, Target makes changes to its brick-and-mortar stores to meet the needs of online grocery customers, and restaurants ranging from major quick-service chains to famous fine dining hotspots debut at-home meal kit offerings. Plus, PYMNTS data reveal that even grocery shoppers who...

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Coca-Cola Leverages Drive-Thru Frustration to Boost Foodservice Distribution
May 17, 2022

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Domino’s ‘Stranger Things’ Promotion Offers Ordering via Facial Recognition
May 17, 2022

As restaurant ordering becomes increasingly frictionless, Domino’s Pizza is offering a promotion whereby consumers can order by making different facial expressions and moving their heads. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Restaurants and Customers Agree: Short Lines Are Simply Better
May 17, 2022

Imagine sitting at a crowded restaurant after a meal with friends and it’s 11 p.m. at night. Suddenly, it seems everyone wants their check at the same time, leaving the few waiters struggling to cater to eager guests who already have one foot out the...

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Restaurant Roundup: Jersey Mike’s Trials Drone Delivery; Grubhub Promises New Yorkers Free Lunch
May 13, 2022

Sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s Subs is taking its delivery routes to the skyways. The Manasquan, New Jersey-based chain announced Thursday (May 12) that it is partnering with drone delivery company Flytrex to launch five-minute backyard delivery in Holly Springs, North Carolina. Get the Full Story...