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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Even while restaurants’ hiring recovers, McDonald’s and other brands are automating to reduce headcount and labor costs. 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...
Major bakery-café fast-casual chain Panera Bread is turning its focus to off-premise channels with its new digital-order-only format. 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...
Today in food commerce, Jack in the Box tests out robotic fry cooks and drink dispensers, while Chipotle looks to grow its digital drive-thru footprint. Plus, PYMNTS data reveal that the online grocery space is growing quickly by the month. Get the Full Story Complete...
August 02, 2017
There’s been no shortage of speculation — including doomsday declarations — about the potential impact of automation, smart technology and artificial intelligence (AI) on the employment market. But could a realistic future have humans working and living alongside IoT-connected devices, collaborating rather than being replaced? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and […]
February 28, 2022
Restaurants’ continuing labor challenges, exacerbated by consumers’ rising demand for restaurant meals, are making rapid digital innovation more important than ever in the industry, with brands relying on new technologies to get orders from their kitchens into the hands of consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited […]
