Restaurant innovation

Restaurant innovation
CKE International President On Hitting 1,000 International Locations During The Pandemic
May 28, 2021

Even the most occasional restaurant customer has a sense of how difficult the pandemic has been for restaurants — one need only walk down Main Street to see the empty storefronts. As restaurants in the United States have struggled to stay afloat in this trying...

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How Restaurants Are Courting Today’s COVID-Changed Consumer
May 28, 2021

Restaurants have changed in the last 15 months, and so have consumers. What people are looking for from their restaurant experience has been shaped by the pandemic, with new considerations affecting consumers’ ordering, purchasing, and dining behaviors. PYMNTS research published in the May edition of Delivering...

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PYMNTS Study: 4 In 10 Restaurant Customers Concerned About Health
May 27, 2021

As the restaurant industry begins to recover, many people, vaccinated and otherwise, are still dealing with concerns related to the pandemic — and those concerns are shaping their ordering behaviors. As PYMNTS’ research published in the May edition of Delivering on Restaurant Rewards created in collaboration...

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Noodles & Company Launches Test Ghost Kitchen In Chicago
May 26, 2021

Fast casual brand Noodles & Company has launched a test of its first ghost kitchen in Chicago’s Humboldt Park, the company announced. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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KFC To Triple Global Store Count Amid Chicken Sandwich Wars
May 26, 2021

In the ongoing chicken sandwich wars, Colonel Sanders is leading his brigade into battle. Specifically, Yum! Brands executives announced on Tuesday (May 25) that KFC is looking to triple its international store count from 25,000 to 75,000, Nation’s Restaurant News reported. In fact, the restaurant...

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NEW DATA: Superconnected Consumers Spend 26 Pct More On Food Orders
May 26, 2021

Connected devices are key to driving spend in the increasingly digital-first — and sometimes digital-only — economy, and the restaurant industry is no exception. Restaurant customers have long shifted away from dining in person in favor of ordering online and dining at home. Get the Full Story...

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Restaurant Spending On The Rise Despite Initial ‘Sticker Shock’
May 25, 2021

After being devastated by the pandemic, the restaurant industry is coming back, fueled by the vaccine rollout, changing health restrictions, and in some cases by federal aid. With half of all United States adults now fully vaccinated, consumers are ready to spend their money on...

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Dosh On Drawing Restaurant Customers Back With Seamless Rewards, Immersive Experiences
May 25, 2021

In-restaurant dining is back. An April report from card-linked offer and transaction-based advertising platform Dosh in partnership with Fast Casual found that 75 percent of restaurant customers are ready for on-premise dining and that a similar percentage of restaurants have reopened their dining rooms. Additionally,...

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Drive-Thrus See Digital Renaissance As QSRs Seek Growth And Convenience
May 24, 2021

It’s official: drive-thrus are having their moment. 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 our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree...