Restaurant Innovation

More Than Half of Restaurants Depend on Digital Sales, Despite Uptick in On-Premises Orders
More Than Half of Restaurants Depend on Digital Sales, Despite Uptick in On-Premises Orders
July 19, 2022  |  ResTech

Table-service restaurants and quick-service restaurants (QSRs) rushed to implement digital solutions to engage and serve their customers throughout the pandemic’s unprecedented challenges. More than 50%...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: Restaurants Must Lean Into Digital Loyalty Programs
PYMNTS Intelligence: Restaurants Must Lean Into Digital Loyalty Programs
June 29, 2022  |  ResTech

The pandemic has forced retail businesses of all types, including restaurants, to quickly adapt to a new normal defined by digital-first consumers who spend more...

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Capital Tacos on the Benefits of a Modern Technology Stack for Loyalty Programs
Capital Tacos on the Benefits of a Modern Technology Stack for Loyalty Programs
June 28, 2022  |  ResTech

Restaurants want to digitize their rewards programs to increase customer engagement and strengthen loyalty, but the required technology infrastructure presents challenges. In the latest "Order...

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How 70% of Restaurants Manage Diner Loyalty and Rewards
How 70% of Restaurants Manage Diner Loyalty and Rewards
June 27, 2022  |  ResTech

Digital channels have provided restaurants — and consumers seeking low-touch access to food services — a means of survival since the pandemic began. Digitization has...

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Report: How the Metaverse Is Shaping the Consumer Restaurant Experience
Report: How the Metaverse Is Shaping the Consumer Restaurant Experience
June 21, 2022  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Each restaurant patron values certain aspects of the restaurant experience as determined by a combination of their habits, budget and personal preferences. PYMNTS’ research uncovered...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: How Digital Ordering Demands Are Changing the Face of the Restaurant Industry
PYMNTS Intelligence: How Digital Ordering Demands Are Changing the Face of the Restaurant Industry
June 15, 2022  |  ResTech

It is no secret that accelerated digital transformation in the pandemic’s wake has changed consumer preferences. As people have become more accustomed to interacting with...

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Grubhub: Virtual Brands Are ‘More Popular’ with Independent Operators
Grubhub: Virtual Brands Are ‘More Popular’ with Independent Operators
June 14, 2022  |  Connected Economy

At the height of the pandemic, many in the restaurant industry predicted that the rapid proliferation of ghost kitchens and virtual brands was premature, arguing...

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Restaurant Brands Reach for International Loyalty with Rewards Rollouts
Restaurant Brands Reach for International Loyalty with Rewards Rollouts
June 14, 2022  |  Loyalty & Rewards

As major restaurant brands look to secure consumers’ loyalty all around the world, Chipotle is expanding its Rewards program internationally. The brand announced Tuesday (June...

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Capriotti’s on Leveraging an Omnichannel Approach to Keep Customers Engaged
Capriotti’s on Leveraging an Omnichannel Approach to Keep Customers Engaged
June 14, 2022  |  ResTech

In the "Order To Eat Tracker," Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop’s David Bloom tells PYMNTS how he's merged marketing and ordering technology to personalize the customer experience.

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