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Paytronix’s New CEO Says Restaurants Can Close Service Gap With AI Analytics

Paytronix’s New CEO Says Restaurants Can Close Service Gap With AI Analytics
Paytronix’s New CEO Says Restaurants Can Close Service Gap With AI Analytics
July 24, 2023  |  ResTech

As restaurants struggle with ongoing labor challenges, technology can help those with less experienced staff offer the kind of personalized service that many customers expect,...

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Uber Drivers Win Right to Sue Company Over Disputes
Uber Drivers Win Right to Sue Company Over Disputes
July 18, 2023  |  Legal & Regulation

California’s Supreme Court has handed Uber drivers a victory against the company. The court on Monday (July 17) ruled against the tech giant’s argument that aimed to limit efforts...

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Chipotle CTO: AI Could Transform Everything From Food Prep to Dishwashing
Chipotle CTO: AI Could Transform Everything From Food Prep to Dishwashing
July 17, 2023  |  ResTech

At Chipotle Mexican Grill, automation is slowly taking over kitchens as part of the fast-casual giant’s efforts to boost back-of-house efficiency and mitigate labor challenges....

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Trunk Tools Raises $9 Million for Faster Construction Pay
Trunk Tools Raises $9 Million for Faster Construction Pay
July 13, 2023  |  Investments

Construction-focused FinTech Trunk Tools has raised $9 million to help workers get paid faster. The company’s seed round, announced Thursday (July 13), comes at a time when instant payroll...

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From Front Counters to Kitchens, AI Takes Over Restaurant Industry
From Front Counters to Kitchens, AI Takes Over Restaurant Industry
July 10, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

As restaurants face labor challenges both in the front of the house and the back, many are tapping robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) to boost...

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Bite Ninja Bets on Restaurant Remote Workforce Despite Diner Frustrations
Bite Ninja Bets on Restaurant Remote Workforce Despite Diner Frustrations
June 29, 2023  |  ResTech

As labor-crunched restaurants seek to get more productivity out of their workforce, one tech startup is offering a remote work solution, even as diners demand...

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Chipotle Founder Reportedly Creating Robotic Restaurant as Eateries Tap Automation
Chipotle Founder Reportedly Creating Robotic Restaurant as Eateries Tap Automation
May 26, 2023  |  ResTech

With restaurants testing out different automated technologies, trying to get a sense of how much labor they can outsource to machines without compromising on quality...

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US Jobless Claims Rise Along With Labor Costs
US Jobless Claims Rise Along With Labor Costs
May 04, 2023  |  Economy

U.S. unemployment claims climbed last week — as did the cost of labor — as productivity fell. That’s according to government data released Thursday (May...

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