New technology is bringing the drive-thru order wherever consumers’ cars may be. On Dec. 16, BurgerFi, a North Palm Beach, Florida-based fast-casual chain with around 140 physical and virtual locations, announced that it is launching in-car ordering in 5G-enabled cars in partnership with in-vehicle commerce...
Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, TikTok teams up with Virtual Dining Concepts to open 1,000 virtual kitchens in the next year, and Burger King’s parent company steps up its digital initiatives. Plus, funding pours in for online grocery. Get the Full Story Complete...
Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, Starbucks may be struggling more than it would first appear, and grocers contend with the benefits and drawbacks of Instacart. Plus, PYMNTS research reveals Main Street restaurants struggling to recover to 2019 levels. Get the Full Story Complete...
Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, ResTech company Presto announced a partnership with robotics startup Ottonomy to automate curbside delivery, and Jet founder Marc Lore revealed plans for a new food technology company. Plus, Madeline Aufseeser, omnichannel grocery and drugstores leader at ACI Worldwide,...
With the challenges of today’s restaurant labor market stretching indefinitely into the future, businesses are looking to automate more stages of the process. While restaurants have been experimenting with autonomous home delivery for years, Redwood City, California-based restaurant technology company Presto, which creates touch, vision...
GrubTech, an all-in-one operating system for restaurants and cloud kitchens, announced on Monday (Dec. 6) it had raised $13 million in a Series A funding round led by Addition, with participation by Ventures and Hambro Perks Oryx Fund. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, DoorDash launches ultrafast delivery in New York City, and Jack in the Box acquires Del Taco. Plus, Chipotle is innovating to meet consumers in more digital and physical spaces, removing friction from the purchasing experience. Get the Full...
Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, insiders report that Instacart is gearing up to launch a 15-minute delivery service, while existing ultrafast grocery delivery service Jokr speaks with PYMNTS’ Karen Webster about the strategies driving its U.S. expansion. Plus, Shake Shack gets ready to...
Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, Grubhub partners with bitcoin rewards company Lolli, and restaurants prepare for a difficult winter. Plus, Zipporah Allen, chief digital officer of Taco Bell, speaks with PYMNTS about how restaurants can leverage their digital platforms to build customer relationships...
