QSRs

White Castle: QSR Voice AI Will See ‘Rapid Advance’ in 2024
White Castle: QSR Voice AI Will See ‘Rapid Advance’ in 2024
December 18, 2023  |  ResTech

In 2024, voice automation will continue to rapidly gain traction in the restaurant industry, boosting drive-thru efficiency and better meeting consumer demand for the channel,...

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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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Darden: Third-Party Delivery Prices Affect Consumers’ Brand Perceptions
Darden: Third-Party Delivery Prices Affect Consumers’ Brand Perceptions
December 15, 2023  |  Aggregators

Full-service restaurant giant Darden is pulling back on third-party delivery to avoid alienating price-sensitive consumers, focusing instead on dine-in and pickup. Get the Full Story...

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2023 Was the Year of Restaurant Loyalty Relaunches
2023 Was the Year of Restaurant Loyalty Relaunches
December 14, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

As ongoing financial challenges have continued to constrain consumers’ budgets throughout the year, restaurants have taken the opportunity to rethink the financial incentives they offer,...

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Automated Food Preparation Expands Amid Consumer Concerns
Automated Food Preparation Expands Amid Consumer Concerns
December 13, 2023  |  ResTech

Autonomous restaurants are increasingly appearing throughout North America, with several new entrants into the space in the past couple of weeks alone, despite consumers’ hesitations....

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Nearly 2 in 5 Consumers Are Tipping Less Due to Dwindling Personal Finances
Nearly 2 in 5 Consumers Are Tipping Less Due to Dwindling Personal Finances
December 08, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

A recent report by PYMNTS Intelligence has shed light on a growing trend among consumers — they are tipping less this year. Get the Full...

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McDonald’s Taps Generative AI as Restaurants Turn to Automation
McDonald’s Taps Generative AI as Restaurants Turn to Automation
December 08, 2023  |  ResTech

McDonald’s is tapping Google Cloud’s generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools as restaurants increasingly integrate the technology into more parts of their business.  Get the Full...

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McDonald’s Targets 250 Million Rewards Users by 2027 as QSRs Boost Personalization
McDonald’s Targets 250 Million Rewards Users by 2027 as QSRs Boost Personalization
December 07, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

With quick-service restaurants (QSRs) increasingly pushing their digital loyalty programs to gain valuable customer data, McDonald’s is aiming to add 100 million new members in...

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Consumers Avoid QR Code Menus at Independent Restaurants
Consumers Avoid QR Code Menus at Independent Restaurants
December 05, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

When it comes to QR code menus, consumers are rarely huge fans, and this dislike is more pronounced at independent restaurants. Get the Full Story...

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