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Andon Labs Handed an AI a Café and Business Boomed

May 15, 2026
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DoorDash Projected to Reach 20% of US Restaurants by 2035
ResTech // May 12, 2026

DoorDash has not yet announced the launch of a point-of-sale (POS) device. 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...

McDonald’s CEO Warns Consumer Sentiment Is Declining
Earnings // May 07, 2026

McDonald’s executives warned Thursday (May 7) that consumers are becoming more cautious with their spending as economic uncertainty continues to weigh on household budgets, prompting more diners to seek out low-priced meals and discounts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Wonder Develops AI and Infrastructure to Automate Restaurant Launches
ResTech // May 06, 2026

Wonder plans to offer an artificial intelligence tool that will enable people to create restaurants that will operate through Wonder’s existing infrastructure that offers meals from different restaurants within each location. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Welcome to Vibe Ordering, ChatGPT Is Taking Your Order Now
artificial intelligence // April 17, 2026

Ordering food used to mean opening an app and scrolling until something looked good. Three restaurant brands just decided that’s too much work and handed the job to ChatGPT. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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
DoorDash Projected to Reach 20% of US Restaurants by 2035

May 12, 2026
DoorDash has not yet announced the launch of a point-of-sale (POS) device. 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 PYMNTS […]

McDonald’s CEO Warns Consumer Sentiment Is Declining

May 07, 2026
McDonald’s executives warned Thursday (May 7) that consumers are becoming more cautious with their spending as economic uncertainty continues to weigh on household budgets, prompting more diners to seek out...

Wonder Develops AI and Infrastructure to Automate Restaurant Launches

May 06, 2026
Wonder plans to offer an artificial intelligence tool that will enable people to create restaurants that will operate through Wonder’s existing infrastructure that offers meals from different restaurants within each...

Fuel Costs Deliver Fresh Headaches to Fresh Food Companies

March 31, 2026
Rising diesel fuel costs have reportedly led fresh food sellers to hike their prices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...