QSRs

Sweetgreen Revives Subscription as Restaurants Work Harder to Secure Loyalty

Sweetgreen Revives Subscription as Restaurants Work Harder to Secure Loyalty
Sweetgreen Revives Subscription as Restaurants Work Harder to Secure Loyalty
February 24, 2023  |  ResTech

This week in restaurants, Sweetgreen revives Sweetpass, Wingstop taps personalization and Domino’s reinvigorates its rewards. Los Angeles-based, health-focused fast-casual chain Sweetgreen, which has more than...

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Most Consumers Drop Delivery for Pickup When Ordering Food
Most Consumers Drop Delivery for Pickup When Ordering Food
February 24, 2023  |  ResTech

Restaurant costs are rising, and consumers are craving solutions. The answer for many consumers trades effort for cost. Nearly half of restaurant customers opt for...

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Digital Restaurant Engagement Rises Despite Delivery Downtick
Digital Restaurant Engagement Rises Despite Delivery Downtick
February 23, 2023  |  ResTech

PYMNTS research shows that, while digital restaurant engagement may be erratic, it’s on the rise. The Context With restaurant prices on the rise and consumers...

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Japan Upgrades Vending Machines as US Restaurants Try New Concepts
Japan Upgrades Vending Machines as US Restaurants Try New Concepts
February 17, 2023  |  ResTech

This week in restaurants, Japan trials upscale vending machines, Chipotle experiments and eateries tap subscriptions. In an effort to revive its vending machine industry, Japan...

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Toast Bets on Drive-Thru Growth With Delphi Acquisition
Toast Bets on Drive-Thru Growth With Delphi Acquisition
February 16, 2023  |  ResTech

Toast is counting on drive-thru to offer the efficiency boost restaurants need amid current challenges. The restaurant technology company announced Thursday (Feb. 16) alongside its...

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Kraft Bets on QSRs Despite More Consumers Turning to Grocery Stores
Kraft Bets on QSRs Despite More Consumers Turning to Grocery Stores
February 15, 2023  |  Earnings

Kraft Heinz is banking on QSRs’ growth even as inflation has consumers cooking at home. The Chicago-based food and beverage giant said on a call...

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RBI Monitors Prices of Both Competing Restaurants and Grocers
RBI Monitors Prices of Both Competing Restaurants and Grocers
February 14, 2023  |  Earnings

Amid inflation, RBI keeps watch on not just other QSRs’ pricing but grocers’ as well. Restaurant Brands International, parent company of quick-service restaurant (QSR) giants...

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Restaurants’ Efforts to Absorb Inflation Go Unnoticed by Consumers
Restaurants’ Efforts to Absorb Inflation Go Unnoticed by Consumers
February 14, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

PYMNTS research reveals that restaurants’ moves to absorb food price increases are escaping diners’ notice. Amid inflation, restaurants have been keeping price increases low relative...

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