Restaurants news and trends

Square and OpenTable Team on Restaurant Transaction Data

August 18, 2026
Fast Food Diners Develop Taste For More than Just Value
Earnings // August 11, 2026

For fast food companies, offering diners discounts on meals may no longer suffice. 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....

inKind Raises $414 Million to Fuel Restaurant Commerce Platform
ResTech // August 10, 2026

inKind secured another $414 million in financing for its restaurant commerce platform, the company said in a Monday (Aug. 10) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Square and Google Let Restaurants Offer Conversational AI Ordering
Artificial Intelligence // August 06, 2026

Square has launched a new conversational AI restaurant offering in tandem with Google. 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....

Toast Adds Record 9,500 Restaurants While Betting Big on AI
Earnings // August 05, 2026

Toast’s latest earnings suggest the restaurant technology company is entering a new phase. For years, the company focused on adding more restaurants to its platform and growing payments volume. This quarter, management made a different case: Toast believes artificial intelligence (AI) can deepen customer relationships,...

Interviews & Exclusives
Papa Johns Thinks the Next Great Pizza Topping Is Software

March 09, 2026
Quick-service restaurants operate in a tough environment. Margins are tight, labor is scarce, and customer expectations continue to rise. For large brands, technology and digital capabilities increasingly shape how they can compete and grow. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — […]

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...

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...

Quick Reads
Square and OpenTable Team on Restaurant Transaction Data

August 18, 2026
Square and restaurant tech provider OpenTable expanded their partnership to enable restaurant operators to manage reservations, payments and guest data on Square software and hardware, giving operators a more complete understanding of their guests, according to a Tuesday (Aug. 18) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy […]

inKind Raises $414 Million to Fuel Restaurant Commerce Platform

August 10, 2026
inKind secured another $414 million in financing for its restaurant commerce platform, the company said in a Monday (Aug. 10) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Square and Google Let Restaurants Offer Conversational AI Ordering

August 06, 2026
Square has launched a new conversational AI restaurant offering in tandem with Google. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Toast Adds Record 9,500 Restaurants While Betting Big on AI

August 05, 2026
Toast’s latest earnings suggest the restaurant technology company is entering a new phase. For years, the company focused on adding more restaurants to its platform and growing payments volume. This...