For years, quick-service restaurants (QSRs) and fast-casual brands have bent over backward to meet consumers’ need for customization. Many chains now offer items that consumers can effectively build from scratch, with add-ons and substitutions available every step of the way. However, with the rise of...
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Today in food commerce, Panera Brands’ planned partnership with USHG Acquisition Corp. comes to an end, and Qdoba gets into virtual brands. Plus, a company in Singapore turns wastewater into beer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
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Today in food commerce, Just Eat Takeaway raises the commission restaurants must pay, and Sweetgreen launches a loyalty program. Plus, Art Sebastian, vice president of digital experiences at Casey’s, discusses convenience store loyalty trends. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
Vivid, a provider of software for running restaurants and processing payments, has announced a new product called Vivid POS, a smart-device point-of-sale (POS) system for use with devices that run mobile operating systems, according to a Monday (June 27) press release. Get the Full Story...
As restaurants continue to face labor challenges, the temptation to go all in on digital technologies that reduce the amount of human work needed grows stronger. While these strategies can be exactly what is needed for quick-service restaurants (QSRs) and many fast-casual brands, dine-in customers...
As restaurants look to boost the efficiency of their drive-thru lanes with digital technologies, Chick-fil-A has taken inspiration from competitors with its new test of a drive-thru lane dedicated to mobile order pickup. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
Today in food commerce, Instacart announces a new partner that brings the aggregator closer to competition with its restaurant delivery counterparts, and Chipotle Rewards goes live in the Great White North of Canada. Plus, Marnie Boyer, vice president of diner acquisition at Grubhub, talks about...