As more coffee shop chains try out beverage subscriptions to boost traffic, new data suggests that these programs can drive significant increases in customer frequency. According to a recent report from Manchester, U.K. publication Mancunian Matters, citing data from the country’s National Office of Statistics,...
The new year brings movers, shakers and newcomers to this ranking, as competition is sizzling in the mobile order-ahead realm. This edition of PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Mobile Order-Ahead Apps sees not only a triple tie but four double ties. Will our top three apps hold onto...
Competition is sizzling in the mobile order-ahead space as more consumers turn to digital to get their meals. It’s a dynamic area, as seen in the latest PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Mobile Order-Ahead Apps, which this time around sees no less than three ties. Papa John’s Pizza...
With consumers bracing to reduce their spending at restaurants over the holiday season, Panera Bread is looking to drive continued sales and visits by making its beverage subscription giftable. The fast-casual chain, which has more than 2,100 locations across the U.S. and Canada, announced Tuesday...
October 04, 2023
As biometric payments catch on across industries, restaurants looking to use these technologies to reduce friction in transactions may be best served by fingerprint scan technology, even if facial recognition is more common, PYMNTS Intelligence suggests. By the Numbers PYMNTS’ study “Tracking the Digital Payments Takeover: Biometric Authentication in the Age of Mobile,” created in […]
April 18, 2023
Consumers are cutting back on their product subscriptions, with many rethinking their food purchasing. By the Numbers Research from PYMNTS’ new study, “Subscription Commerce Readiness Report: Bridging the Gap Between...
March 29, 2023
After Amazon’s ill-fated early forays into the restaurant industry, the company is reapproaching the space. On Wednesday (March 29), fast-casual giant Panera Bread announced that it is letting its loyalty members order by voice...
April 05, 2018
Panera and Saks grab the headlines. But amid data leaks the lures for the bad guys go far beyond the credit card number. Names, addresses and emails give ammunition for...
December 01, 2023
Panera Brands, the casual dining group owned by investment group JAB, has confidentially filed paperwork for an initial public offering (IPO) in the U.S., according to sources familiar with the matter. The Missouri-based group is planning to go public in 2024, signaling a potential revival in the market for new listings after a two-year slowdown. […]
November 01, 2023
Panera Bread is reportedly making significant changes to its corporate structure as its parent company Panera Brands prepares for an initial public offering (IPO). The company will be laying off...
March 29, 2023
Panera Bread has begun letting its loyalty membership customers order via Amazon’s Alexa. “Ordering with Alexa provides convenience for MyPanera members and allows them to order their Panera favorites via...
November 03, 2021
Free coffee is a tried-and-true perk, and American Express is leveraging consumers’ desire for that morning boost to drive signups. On Wednesday (Nov. 3), the company announced its new MyPanera+...
