food and beverage

Smoothie King CMO: Cross-Brand Rewards Partnerships Present Loyalty Opportunity

Smoothie King CMO: Cross-Brand Rewards Partnerships Present Loyalty Opportunity
Smoothie King CMO: Cross-Brand Rewards Partnerships Present Loyalty Opportunity
December 27, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

As restaurants use their rewards programs to drive digital engagement, Smoothie King is looking to loyalty partnerships down the line to reach new audiences, while...

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Indian Cloud Kitchen Firm Kitchens@ Raises $65 Million
Indian Cloud Kitchen Firm Kitchens@ Raises $65 Million
December 22, 2023  |  Investments

Indian cloud kitchen firm Kitchens@ has secured $65 million in Series C funding from London-based emerging growth investment firm Finnest. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Foodservice Automation Ushers in the Vending Machines of the Future
Foodservice Automation Ushers in the Vending Machines of the Future
December 21, 2023  |  Vending Machines

Throughout 2023, the automation of food preparation, production and service has been increasingly enabling the creation of more kinds of vending machine experiences, with pies...

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Grocers’ Traditional Self-Checkout Kiosks Made Cautious Comeback in 2023
Grocers’ Traditional Self-Checkout Kiosks Made Cautious Comeback in 2023
December 21, 2023  |  Technology

As new forms of self-checkout expanded across the global grocery industry throughout the year, key players found in 2023 that it is essential to continue...

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Low-Income Tourists Steer Clear of Digital Tools When Picking Restaurants
Low-Income Tourists Steer Clear of Digital Tools When Picking Restaurants
December 18, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

While many consumers use websites and apps to find restaurants when they are traveling, PYMNTS Intelligence found that lower-income consumers tend to hold off. Get...

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Travelers Are Willing to Splurge on Full-Price Restaurant Meals
Travelers Are Willing to Splurge on Full-Price Restaurant Meals
December 15, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

While many consumers are looking for ways to pinch pennies amid ongoing financial challenges, PYMNTS Intelligence found that diners are more likely to pay full...

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Chase Announces Grocery Deal as Food Shoppers Demand Cash-Back Rewards
Chase Announces Grocery Deal as Food Shoppers Demand Cash-Back Rewards
December 15, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Chase is targeting consumers’ demand for food deals with new cash-back offers, a move that comes as consumers seek card-linked offers from grocers. Get the Full...

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This Week in AI: Healthcare GPTs, EU’s AI Act, the Future of Work
This Week in AI: Healthcare GPTs, EU’s AI Act, the Future of Work
December 15, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

The holidays are approaching, and generative artificial intelligence shows no sign of slowing down. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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