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Chipotle Invests in Kitchen Automation, Plant-Based Food
Chipotle Invests in Kitchen Automation, Plant-Based Food
July 21, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

Chipotle is tapping into its $50 million Cultivate Next venture fund to invest in Hyphen, a kitchen automation platform, and Meati Foods, a company making...

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Bracing for Downturn, Restaurants Leverage Digital Capabilities
Bracing for Downturn, Restaurants Leverage Digital Capabilities
July 19, 2022  |  ResTech

As skyrocketing prices threaten restaurants’ growth, many are turning to digital technologies both to retain the loyalty of cost-conscious consumers and, internally, to manage pricing...

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Nearly All Millennials, Gen Z-ers Seek Digital Engagement with Restaurants
Nearly All Millennials, Gen Z-ers Seek Digital Engagement with Restaurants
July 14, 2022  |  eCommerce

As restaurants look for ways to drive visits and boost frequency, they are finding that providing a compelling digital experience is key to reaching younger...

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Today in Food Commerce: Toast Acquires Sling; Grocers Seek Direct Delivery Options
Today in Food Commerce: Toast Acquires Sling; Grocers Seek Direct Delivery Options
July 07, 2022  |  Commerce

Today in food commerce, restaurant technology company Toast acquires employee management solutions provider Sling, and supermarkets turn to white-label alternatives to third-party aggregators. Plus, Instacart...

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Toast Serves up Expanded Restaurant Solutions with Sling Acquisition
Toast Serves up Expanded Restaurant Solutions with Sling Acquisition
July 07, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Digital tech platform for restaurants Toast is finalizing a deal for the acquisition of employee scheduling, communication and management solution Sling for undisclosed terms, according...

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Restaurants Call on Voice Commerce to Fill Labor Gap
Restaurants Call on Voice Commerce to Fill Labor Gap
July 05, 2022  |  ResTech

As restaurants continue to come up against front-of-house labor challenges, many are turning towards voice commerce technologies to fill the roles once served by humans...

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The 5 Features Top-Performing Restaurants Leverage to Drive Loyalty, Sales
The 5 Features Top-Performing Restaurants Leverage to Drive Loyalty, Sales
June 29, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

In the past few years, the restaurant industry has changed dramatically, and eateries that do not meet consumers’ new expectations risk falling behind. Tech and...

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Restaurant Roundup: Brands Add Drive-Thru Lanes, Robotics
Restaurant Roundup: Brands Add Drive-Thru Lanes, Robotics
June 24, 2022  |  Restaurant Roundup

Since the start of the pandemic, a range of different brands have been adding drive-thru lanes, noting elevated demand for the ordering channel. Now, fast-casual...

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Chick-fil-A Joins in on Efficiency-Boosting Mobile Order Drive-Thru Lane Trend
Chick-fil-A Joins in on Efficiency-Boosting Mobile Order Drive-Thru Lane Trend
June 22, 2022  |  ResTech

As restaurants look to boost the efficiency of their drive-thru lanes with digital technologies, Chick-fil-A has taken inspiration from competitors with its new test of...

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