Restech news and trends

Square Mixes Bitcoin, Loans and Kiosks in ‘Open Roadmap’
Business // August 25, 2025

Features enhancing reliability, tools for restaurants and expanded financial access are on Square’s product roadmap. 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...

Uber Eats Debuts AI Features for Restaurants
artificial intelligence // August 04, 2025

Uber Eats has debuted a series of artificial intelligence (AI) features 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....

OpenTable Debuts AI-Powered Concierge for Diners
Restaurant innovation // July 24, 2025

Restaurant booking company OpenTable has introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) assistant to make it easier for diners to get answers to common questions and help restaurants convert queries into bookings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

How Hardee’s Largest Franchisee Uses AI to Serve Up Efficiency and Profits
Artificial Intelligence // May 23, 2025

The largest Hardee’s franchisee in the United States is harnessing artificial intelligence and data-driven insights to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction, which are key drivers of success in the fast-paced world of quick-service restaurants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Interviews & Exclusives
How Hardee’s Largest Franchisee Uses AI to Serve Up Efficiency and Profits

May 23, 2025
The largest Hardee’s franchisee in the United States is harnessing artificial intelligence and data-driven insights to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction, which are key drivers of success in the fast-paced world of quick-service restaurants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — […]

Restaurants at a Crossroads: Economic Pressures and Declining Spend Hit Hard

February 28, 2025
As goes Main Street, so goes the overall U.S. economy. By the numbers, roughly 99% of businesses in the U.S. are small businesses — and they account for about 44%...

Amex: Restaurant Sector Digital Payment Innovation Helps Meet Diner Demands

September 25, 2024
The restaurant industry is undergoing a digital transformation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

College Students Want More From The Dining Hall Than Food

September 01, 2023
As students return to college and university campuses for their fall semesters, PYMNTS research reveals that today’s young consumers demand more options than just traditional dining halls and convenience stores. ...

Quick Reads
Uber and Toast Roll Out Tech Offerings for Restaurants

November 03, 2025
Uber is expanding on its four-year-old partnership with restaurant technology platform Toast. 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 […]

Square Mixes Bitcoin, Loans and Kiosks in ‘Open Roadmap’

August 25, 2025
Features enhancing reliability, tools for restaurants and expanded financial access are on Square’s product roadmap. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Uber Eats Debuts AI Features for Restaurants

August 04, 2025
Uber Eats has debuted a series of artificial intelligence (AI) features for restaurants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Clover Debuts Point-of-Sale Offering for High-End Restaurants

May 18, 2025
Fiserv-owned point-of-sale (POS) solution Clover has introduced a hospitality product for the restaurant sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...