Restaurants news and trends

Loyalty Programs Drive Nearly Two-Thirds of Restaurant Delivery Decisions

February 24, 2026
restaurant loyalty
Steak ’n Shake Says Bitcoin Helps Beef Up Sales
Cryptocurrency // February 17, 2026

Fast food chain Steak ’n Shake is crediting cryptocurrency for a boost in sales. 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...

Half of Retail Small Businesses Rely on Daily Sales to Stay Afloat
SMBs // February 12, 2026

A growing share of retail small businesses are not planning for the next downturn so much as financing their way through the next week, and PYMNTS Intelligence data showed just how thin that margin has become. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Illinois Swipe Fee Law Upheld by Federal Court
Legal // February 11, 2026

An Illinois ban on card interchange fees for taxes and tips has survived a court challenge. 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...

GrubMarket Hits $4.5 Billion Valuation as AI Optimizes Food Supply Chain
Supply Chain // February 05, 2026

GrubMarket raised $50 million in a Series H funding round to extend the reach of its platform for the American food supply chain industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Loyalty Programs Drive Nearly Two-Thirds of Restaurant Delivery Decisions

February 24, 2026
Technology has long shaped how people order meals, but in 2026 it is beginning to govern how restaurants define value. 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 […]

Half of Retail Small Businesses Rely on Daily Sales to Stay Afloat

February 12, 2026
A growing share of retail small businesses are not planning for the next downturn so much as financing their way through the next week, and PYMNTS Intelligence data showed just...

Digital Tipping Keeps Employees Loyal as Restaurants Battle Labor Gaps

November 28, 2025
Tipping is shifting from cash jars to digital channels, transforming how workers are compensated and how employers attract and retain staff. What once required end-of-shift cash distribution is now handled...

Restaurants Serve Up Instant Payments to Keep Staff and Cash Flow Steady

September 30, 2025
Labor shortages, high turnover and shifting consumer habits are reshaping the restaurant industry, and payments are at the center of the transformation. What was once a perk—same-day pay, instant tips...

Quick Reads
Steak ’n Shake Says Bitcoin Helps Beef Up Sales

February 17, 2026
Fast food chain Steak ’n Shake is crediting cryptocurrency for a boost in sales. 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 […]

Illinois Swipe Fee Law Upheld by Federal Court

February 11, 2026
An Illinois ban on card interchange fees for taxes and tips has survived a court challenge. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

GrubMarket Hits $4.5 Billion Valuation as AI Optimizes Food Supply Chain

February 05, 2026
GrubMarket raised $50 million in a Series H funding round to extend the reach of its platform for the American food supply chain industry. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Yum Brands Battles Rival Restaurants With Proprietary AI

February 05, 2026
Yum Brands is seeing both its restaurant operators and customers benefit from the Byte by Yum technology platform the company announced in February 2025. Get the Full Story Complete the...