QSRs

Receipt-Level Data Keeps Brands From Flying Blind, Says Chipotle’s Loyalty Chief
Receipt-Level Data Keeps Brands From Flying Blind, Says Chipotle’s Loyalty Chief
August 04, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Chipotle’s experience through the pandemic mirrored that of other merchants, Jason Scoggins, senior director of loyalty and CRM, told PYMNTS. “We saw minimal foot traffic,...

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White Castle to Add AI-Ordering to More Than 100 Drive-Thrus
White Castle to Add AI-Ordering to More Than 100 Drive-Thrus
August 02, 2023  |  ResTech

Fast-food chain White Castle is set to expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered ordering. The restaurant had already been offering that capability at some...

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Pizza Hut Touts ‘Competitive Advantage’ Over Domino’s in Third-Party Delivery
Pizza Hut Touts ‘Competitive Advantage’ Over Domino’s in Third-Party Delivery
August 02, 2023  |  Earnings

As Domino’s entry into third-party marketplaces poses a threat to other pizza quick-service restaurants (QSRs) on these platforms, Pizza Hut maintains that it has the...

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Toast Hopes to Tempt Restaurants With Catering and Events Platform
Toast Hopes to Tempt Restaurants With Catering and Events Platform
August 02, 2023  |  ResTech

Toast is looking to move beyond its roots as a restaurant point-of-sale (POS) provider. The company debuted Toast Catering & Events, a new tool integrated...

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Digital Tools Let Restaurants Build Loyalty One Byte at a Time
Digital Tools Let Restaurants Build Loyalty One Byte at a Time
August 01, 2023  |  ResTech

Technology has become table stakes for the restaurant industry. The ongoing digitization of the consumer landscape has reached the hospitality sector, and thoughtful applications are...

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Restaurant.com Launches New Mobile App With Reviews and Discounts
Restaurant.com Launches New Mobile App With Reviews and Discounts
July 27, 2023  |  Mobile Applications

Restaurant.com has launched a new mobile app that helps users explore, discover and enjoy a wide selection of dining options. The new app provides access...

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HungerRush CRO: Voice AI Solves Pizzerias’ Phone Problem
HungerRush CRO: Voice AI Solves Pizzerias’ Phone Problem
July 27, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

As restaurants look to find the right balance of automation and face-to-face service, Jet’s Pizza is seeing its voice order-taking robot take off. The company shared Tuesday...

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McDonald’s Isn’t Grimacing at Its Social Media Sales Boost
McDonald’s Isn’t Grimacing at Its Social Media Sales Boost
July 27, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

McDonald’s is leveraging social media to bring younger consumers into the fold, following on the success of its “Grimace’s Birthday” push with more digital events. The...

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Grubhub Says Subscription Commerce Is Taking Over the Restaurant Industry
Grubhub Says Subscription Commerce Is Taking Over the Restaurant Industry
July 25, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Grubhub is stepping up its subscription program as membership schemes increasingly supplement or replace points-based rewards programs for restaurant customers. In an interview with PYMNTS following...

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