food and beverage

Burger King Tries Kiosks as QSRs Embrace Digital Transformation

Burger King Tries Kiosks as QSRs Embrace Digital Transformation
Burger King Tries Kiosks as QSRs Embrace Digital Transformation
October 11, 2023  |  ResTech

With quick-service restaurants (QSRs) increasingly rethinking their stores with an emphasis on digital efficiency, Burger King is trying a new kiosk-focused concept that prioritizes off-premise...

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Grubhub Wants to Be Room Service for Hotels Without Restaurants
Grubhub Wants to Be Room Service for Hotels Without Restaurants
October 11, 2023  |  Aggregators

To reach new customers and drive sales, Grubhub is looking to hotels that do not offer dining options as a key opportunity. In an interview...

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PepsiCo: Budget-Conscious Consumers Buy Name-Brand Products in Smaller Amounts
PepsiCo: Budget-Conscious Consumers Buy Name-Brand Products in Smaller Amounts
October 10, 2023  |  Earnings

Rather than trading down to lower-priced brands, many shoppers are buying the same name-brand products in smaller amounts, according to PepsiCo. The food and beverage...

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Grocers Push for Direct Fulfillment Amid Industry’s Digitization
Grocers Push for Direct Fulfillment Amid Industry’s Digitization
October 05, 2023  |  eCommerce

This week in grocery news, Ahold Delhaize USA grocers adopt new direct ordering apps, Ocado reportedly doubles down on automation, and online discount grocer Martie...

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Vistry Unveils AI Customer Assistant Chatbot for Food Commerce
Vistry Unveils AI Customer Assistant Chatbot for Food Commerce
October 04, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

San Diego-based startup Vistry has introduced its conversational artificial intelligence (AI) platform for food commerce, featuring an AI customer assistant chatbot called LumoChat. The chatbot...

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Blackbird Labs Raises $24 Million for Restaurant Loyalty Platform
Blackbird Labs Raises $24 Million for Restaurant Loyalty Platform
October 04, 2023  |  Investments

Blackbird Labs raised $24 million to scale its restaurant loyalty and membership platform. The company announced the Series A round, led by a16z crypto, with...

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McCormick CEO: Grocery Shoppers Want Value Without Sacrificing Brand Names
McCormick CEO: Grocery Shoppers Want Value Without Sacrificing Brand Names
October 04, 2023  |  Earnings

Even as consumers seek out low-cost options, they choose brand names when given a budget-friendly choice, according to McCormick. The flavors and seasonings giant shared...

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Chicago Expected to Require Restaurants to Pay Standard Minimum Wage
Chicago Expected to Require Restaurants to Pay Standard Minimum Wage
October 03, 2023  |  Legal & Regulation

Chicago is at the center of a heated debate over the practice of treating tips as wages. Lawmakers in the city are considering a new...

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