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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Rather than bending over backwards to bring consumers to them, restaurants are increasingly investing resources in meeting consumers where they are. In its most literal usage, this takes the form of restaurants delivering to customers’ doors more than ever. However, the trend has ripples beyond just the shift to delivery. When it comes to restaurants’ physical...