food and beverage

Data Reveal Economic Anxieties Pose a Loyalty Opportunity for Restaurants and Grocers
Data Reveal Economic Anxieties Pose a Loyalty Opportunity for Restaurants and Grocers
February 14, 2022  |  Loyalty & Rewards

The share of consumers taking it month by month financially is on the rise, and this increase in economic anxieties could have an impact on...

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Today in Food Commerce: Deliveroo to Trial Ultrafast Delivery; Aggregators Take a Hit
Today in Food Commerce: Deliveroo to Trial Ultrafast Delivery; Aggregators Take a Hit
February 11, 2022  |  ResTech

Today in food commerce, Deliveroo gears up to try out ultrafast grocery delivery, and major aggregators struggle to make the economics of the model work....

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Restaurant Roundup: NYC Burger Chain Buys NFT Restaurant; DoorDash Launches Flower Delivery
Restaurant Roundup: NYC Burger Chain Buys NFT Restaurant; DoorDash Launches Flower Delivery
February 11, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

This week, two days before major restaurant brands McDonald’s and Panera Bread made headlines for their trademark filings showing plans to open metaverse restaurants, New...

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McDonald’s New Special Sauce? McMetaverse, With 10 Trademarks Already Filed
McDonald’s New Special Sauce? McMetaverse, With 10 Trademarks Already Filed
February 10, 2022  |  Metaverse

With over 39,000 eateries in more than 100 countries and territories, McDonald’s is making plans to go where no hamburger joint has gone before —...

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Spirits and Tech Startup Endless West Raises $60M in Series C
Spirits and Tech Startup Endless West Raises $60M in Series C
February 09, 2022  |  Investments

Spirits and tech startup Endless West announced Wednesday (Feb. 9) that it has raised $60 million in a Series C funding round, bringing its total...

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DoorDash Announces Financing Service as Aggregators Compete for Restaurant Loyalty
DoorDash Announces Financing Service as Aggregators Compete for Restaurant Loyalty
February 09, 2022  |  Loans

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Yum Brands Rolls out Conversational Commerce to 2,000 Stores
Yum Brands Rolls out Conversational Commerce to 2,000 Stores
February 09, 2022  |  ResTech

Yum Brands tech spending spree appears to be paying off. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Why Adding Tech Features Can Bring Restaurants More Diners
Why Adding Tech Features Can Bring Restaurants More Diners
February 09, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

Restaurant owners who are on the fence about modernizing their ordering and payment processes could be at risk of missing the chance to boost sales...

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Today in Food Commerce: Consumers Report Loyalty to eGrocers; Chipotle Enjoys Order-Ahead Strength
Today in Food Commerce: Consumers Report Loyalty to eGrocers; Chipotle Enjoys Order-Ahead Strength
February 08, 2022  |  Retail

Today in food commerce, PYMNTS research reveals that today’s grocery shoppers are more loyal to digital merchants than to brick-and-mortar, and Chipotle Mexican Grill continues...

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