Food And Beverages news and trends

Uber Eats Debuts AI Features for Restaurants
artificial intelligence // August 04, 2025

Uber Eats has debuted a series of artificial intelligence (AI) features for restaurants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

OpenTable Debuts AI-Powered Concierge for Diners
Restaurant innovation // July 24, 2025

Restaurant booking company OpenTable has introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) assistant to make it easier for diners to get answers to common questions and help restaurants convert queries into bookings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

PepsiCo to Streamline Operations Amid Higher Supply Chain Costs
Earnings // July 17, 2025

PepsiCo is doubling down on productivity initiatives and brand innovation to offset rising supply chain costs due in part of tariffs amid flat sales in its North American business, executives said during the company’s second-quarter earnings call on Thursday (July 17). Get the Full Story...

Applebee’s and IHOP to Deploy AI-Powered Tech Support and Personalization
artificial intelligence // June 20, 2025

Restaurant chains Applebee’s and IHOP will reportedly begin using artificial intelligence (AI) tools for both customer-facing and back-of-house tasks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

Interviews & Exclusives
Analysis: Retail Sales Fall as Shoppers Retreat From Big Purchases After Tariff Rush

June 17, 2025
The tariff-induced spending splurge may have come to an end. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and […]

Fast-Food Chains Order Up AI Despite Early Missteps

March 05, 2025
The fast food industry is stepping up its adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, with market stalwarts including McDonald’s, Yum! Brands and Wendy’s expanding their deployment of the technology to...

Self-Serve Retail Rises on ‘Smart Commerce’ Technology

February 20, 2025
Self-serve commerce has come a long way since the concept was introduced almost 40 years ago by a company called CheckRobot. Developers back then were years away from being able...

Grocery and Shelter Costs Rise in November, Straining Consumer Budgets

December 11, 2024
The key takeaway from the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released Wednesday (Dec. 11) is that the pace of inflation pace quickened in November, as reported by the Bureau of Labor...

Quick Reads
Wendy’s and McDonald’s Report Breakfast Business Slows Amid Consumer Cutbacks

August 08, 2025
Fast food chains are reportedly seeing a decline in their breakfast business as Americans cut back on spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree […]

Uber Eats Debuts AI Features for Restaurants

August 04, 2025
Uber Eats has debuted a series of artificial intelligence (AI) features for restaurants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Applebee’s and IHOP to Deploy AI-Powered Tech Support and Personalization

June 20, 2025
Restaurant chains Applebee’s and IHOP will reportedly begin using artificial intelligence (AI) tools for both customer-facing and back-of-house tasks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Costco and Kroger Tap Instacart to Offer Faster Delivery

June 18, 2025
Instacart says it is introducing new delivery options for some of the country’s biggest grocers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...