QSRs

Consumers Want Robots Out of Sight and Out of Mind When Eating Out
Consumers Want Robots Out of Sight and Out of Mind When Eating Out
July 14, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

Automation has touched and transformed many aspects of daily life. Dining and food preparation have primarily remained on the sidelines — until now. Consumers may...

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High-Income Restaurant Customers Chafe at Tipping Expectations
High-Income Restaurant Customers Chafe at Tipping Expectations
July 13, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

As consumers look to manage their food spending amid inflation, big earners are, ironically, the most likely of all to skip restaurants. By the Numbers...

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Domino’s Gives in to Uber Eats as Resisting Becomes Unfeasible
Domino’s Gives in to Uber Eats as Resisting Becomes Unfeasible
July 12, 2023  |  Delivery

With aggregators having become a key part of how consumers discover and access restaurants, Domino’s — a brand that had been conspicuously and deliberately absent...

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Chipotle’s Pizzeria Shutdown Suggests Not All Foods Can Be Burritofied
Chipotle’s Pizzeria Shutdown Suggests Not All Foods Can Be Burritofied
July 11, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

As restaurants weigh consumers’ desire for customizable options with their demand for quick, easy meals, Chipotle has found that the build-it-yourself model that has fueled its success...

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From Front Counters to Kitchens, AI Takes Over Restaurant Industry
From Front Counters to Kitchens, AI Takes Over Restaurant Industry
July 10, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

As restaurants face labor challenges both in the front of the house and the back, many are tapping robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) to boost...

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Nacho Shack CEO: Digital Accessibility Helps Food Trucks Become Restaurants
Nacho Shack CEO: Digital Accessibility Helps Food Trucks Become Restaurants
July 10, 2023  |  Connected Economy

As food trucks look to move into the brick-and-mortar space to lay the groundwork for future growth, omnichannel availability can help brands develop the followings...

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Yum Brands and Others Try New Loyalty Strategies to Outperform Competitors
Yum Brands and Others Try New Loyalty Strategies to Outperform Competitors
July 07, 2023  |  Restaurant Roundup

This week in restaurant news, restaurants are looking to stand out in the crowded loyalty program space. Yum Brands is updating its data capabilities, Kura...

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McDonald’s Indonesia Says ‘I Do’ to Budget Wedding Catering
McDonald’s Indonesia Says ‘I Do’ to Budget Wedding Catering
July 07, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

As quick-service restaurants (QSRs) look to capture more of consumers’ meal occasions, McDonald’s Indonesia is making a play for the lucrative wedding market with its...

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Aging Population Demands Restaurants’ Continued Focus on the on-Premise Experience
Aging Population Demands Restaurants’ Continued Focus on the on-Premise Experience
July 05, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

With the United States population getting older, restaurants are challenged not only to continue to innovate their digital technologies but also to maintain the quality...

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