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Restaurant Platforms Make Embedded Finance Part of Daily Operations

July 13, 2026
Starbucks Brews In-House Tools in Shift From Big Tech
ResTech // July 09, 2026

Starbucks is developing in-house systems that could replace software it buys from Big Tech companies, Bloomberg News reported Thursday (July 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

MarginEdge Mastercard Card Targets Restaurant Petty Cash
B2B Payments // June 25, 2026

Restaurant management and payments platform MarginEdge has launched a commercial card designed specifically 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. By...

Pizza Needs a Turnaround. America Needs a Slice.
Retail // June 20, 2026

Pizza has entered its “It’s not you, it’s me” era, which is ridiculous because it is absolutely us. 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...

Amex Forks Over $700 Million to Buy TheFork From Tripadvisor
Partnerships // June 15, 2026

American Express wants to acquire restaurant reservation management platform TheFork from Tripadvisor for $700 million. 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...

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
Starbucks Brews In-House Tools in Shift From Big Tech

July 09, 2026
Starbucks is developing in-house systems that could replace software it buys from Big Tech companies, Bloomberg News reported Thursday (July 9). 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 […]

MarginEdge Mastercard Card Targets Restaurant Petty Cash

June 25, 2026
Restaurant management and payments platform MarginEdge has launched a commercial card designed specifically for restaurants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Amex Forks Over $700 Million to Buy TheFork From Tripadvisor

June 15, 2026
American Express wants to acquire restaurant reservation management platform TheFork from Tripadvisor for $700 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

DoorDash Debuts Conversational AI to Streamline Search

June 11, 2026
DoorDash launched “Ask DoorDash” on Thursday (June 11), a new conversational search interface aimed at reducing the friction of finding meals and groceries. Get the Full Story Complete the form...