November 15, 2023
Remy Robotics CEO: Autonomous Tech Enables Growth of ‘Fast-Fine’ Dining
As new technologies take over the restaurant industry, Remy Robotics is launching an autonomous ghost kitchen that leverages this efficiency to enter the burgeoning “fast-fine” dining category. The company recently...
November 15, 2023
“Shadow” Settlements and the Tunney Act
The U.S. DOJ Antitrust Division has taken pains to defend its consent decree practices against charges that it engages in “shadow” settlements. The premise of these “shadow” criticisms is that...
November 13, 2023
QSRs Tap QR Codes to Expand Loyalty Recognition in Stores
As restaurants look to target their marketing and drive customer frequency, major brands are leveraging in-store QR codes to tie all transactions, including in-store purchases, to users’ digital profiles. For...
November 07, 2023
Dairy Queen Reigns in Latest Mobile Order-Ahead App Ranking
This month’s edition of the PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Mobile Order-Ahead Apps sees double ties and lots of shifts. Papa John’s Pizza and Chipotle make an appearance, Wendy’s and Dunkin’ take...
November 03, 2023
Grocery Coffee Sales Dip as Consumers Turn to eCommerce, QSRs
Coffee sales at the grocery store are reportedly below pre-COVID levels as consumers increasingly get their caffeine buzz from digital channels or restaurant chains. Packaged coffee sales fell 3.7% year over year...
November 03, 2023
Burger King Owner Sees Drive-Thru as a Hold Back to...
As Restaurant Brands International (RBI) looks to reach 100% digital sales, the drive-thru channel remains a sticking point. The quick-service restaurant (QSR) giant, which owns Burger King, Tim Hortons, Popeyes and...
November 01, 2023
Yum Brands to Leverage Cross-Brand Data Amid ‘100%’ Digital Transformation
Yum Brands is going all-in on data in its ongoing efforts to have “100% of sales powered by digital,” gearing up to combine insights across all its brands. On a...
October 20, 2023
Amazon and Walmart Take to the Skies, Aiming to Capture...
What if you could have items delivered by drones? That’s the latest battleground between Amazon and Walmart as both retail giants take to the skies to establish dominance in the...
October 17, 2023
21% of Consumers Spread Out Restaurant Meal Payments
As consumers look for ways to afford the luxuries that they want even in the face of ongoing financial challenges, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals that many are turning to installment plans...