food and beverage

Papa John’s: Drones May Solve the Temperature Problem for Pizza Delivery

Papa John’s: Drones May Solve the Temperature Problem for Pizza Delivery
Papa John’s: Drones May Solve the Temperature Problem for Pizza Delivery
September 15, 2023  |  Delivery

As restaurants look for more efficient and cost-effective ways to meet consumers’ desire for on-demand delivery, Papa John’s is tapping drones to keep the food...

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Consumers Tap AI for Food Delivery Recommendations
Consumers Tap AI for Food Delivery Recommendations
September 14, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a larger part of consumers’ day-to-day lives, many are leveraging the technology to figure out what food they are in...

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QSR Inflation Outpaces Table Service as Consumers Grapple With Price Increases
QSR Inflation Outpaces Table Service as Consumers Grapple With Price Increases
September 14, 2023  |  Economy

With menu prices continuing to rise, quick-service restaurant (QSR) inflation is outstripping full-service dining by a considerable margin. Specifically, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer...

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Uber Eats Adds New Grocers as Restaurant Aggregators Take on Instacart
Uber Eats Adds New Grocers as Restaurant Aggregators Take on Instacart
September 13, 2023  |  Aggregators

Uber Eats is partnering with The Save Mart Companies as restaurant aggregators step up their grocery selections to remain competitive while Instacart prepares to go...

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Casey’s Competes With QSRs to Draw New Customers Into the Fold
Casey’s Competes With QSRs to Draw New Customers Into the Fold
September 12, 2023  |  Earnings

As convenience retailers look to compete with quick-service restaurants (QSRs), Casey’s General Stores is seeing its pizza business bring new customers to its stores and...

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Instacart’s IPO Approaches Amid eGrocery’s Exponential Growth
Instacart’s IPO Approaches Amid eGrocery’s Exponential Growth
September 12, 2023  |  eCommerce

Instacart’s upcoming initial public offering (IPO) will arrive at a time when the grocery sector is poised for rapid growth, as today’s young consumers mature....

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Chick-fil-A Reportedly Tests Robot Servers Amid Diner Concerns Around Automation
Chick-fil-A Reportedly Tests Robot Servers Amid Diner Concerns Around Automation
September 11, 2023  |  ResTech

Chick-fil-A is reportedly testing out robo-waiters as consumers grapple with mixed feelings around automation in the restaurant industry. The quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain, which has...

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Budget-Constrained Consumers Prioritize Dining Out
Budget-Constrained Consumers Prioritize Dining Out
September 11, 2023  |  Economy

As consumers continue to feel the impacts of years of economic challenges, those who are struggling the most continue to spend indulgently on restaurant dining....

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