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Wendy’s Hints at Voice Commerce Intentions with New Promotion
September 28, 2021

Hey, Wendy, which contextual commerce technologies are you working on to succeed in the rapidly evolving digital marketplace? 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...

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Gearing Up to Go Public, Portillo’s Faces Uncertain Digital Future
September 28, 2021

As Portillo’s prepares for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO), the opportunities and threats associated with the rapid acceleration of the digital shift loom large. On Monday (Sept. 27), the Illinois-based fast-casual chain, which operates over 60 locations across nine states, filed with the U.S....

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Square, Incentivio Team on Customizable Restaurant App Solution
September 27, 2021

Restaurant guest experience platform Incentivio has formed a partnership with Square that lets restaurant operators using Square for Restaurants access new digital tools that are integrated with their point-of-sale (POS) systems, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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FAT Brands CEO Predicts the IoT Future of ResTech
September 27, 2021

Where ghost kitchens were once primarily the purview of the most experimental restaurant brands or of digitally native virtual brands, since the start of the pandemic, they have become a staple of the industry. Now, ghost kitchens are appearing in top grocery stores such as...

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NFTs Flip the Script on Fast-Food Toys With Crypto Collectibles
September 25, 2021

Collectors are passionate about their hobbies, whether it’s Jerry Seinfeld’s obsession with classic Porsche autos or fast-food fans snapping up blockchain assets instead of action figures. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Today in Restaurant and Grocery Tech: Robotics Hit the Supermarket
September 24, 2021

Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, Midwestern supermarket chain Hy-Vee announced that it is testing shelf-scanning inventory management robots in its stores, while ShopRite is piloting robotic delivery in partnership with Tortoise. Plus, New York City continues to regulate food delivery services, this time...

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Restaurant Roundup: NYC Passes Delivery Driver Protections
September 24, 2021

The battle between New York City and the major food delivery services wages on. On Thursday (Sept. 23), the New York City Council’s Committee on Consumer Affairs and Business Licensing approved seven measures meant to improve food delivery drivers’ gig working conditions. Get the Full...

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Today in Restaurant and Grocery Tech: Food Delivery Services Invest in Innovation
September 23, 2021

Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, Czech online-only grocery delivery platform Rohlik Group plans to invest $469.3 million in warehouse automation, while DoorDash is reported to be investing significant funds in Berlin-based grocery delivery startup Flink. Plus, Olive Garden parent Darden Restaurants is in...

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Today in Restaurant and Grocery Tech: ResTech Startups Bring in the Cash
September 22, 2021

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...