QSRs

Sweetgreen Revives Subscription as Restaurants Work Harder to Secure Loyalty
Sweetgreen Revives Subscription as Restaurants Work Harder to Secure Loyalty
February 24, 2023  |  Restaurant Roundup

This week in restaurants, Sweetgreen revives Sweetpass, Wingstop taps personalization and Domino’s reinvigorates its rewards. Los Angeles-based, health-focused fast-casual chain Sweetgreen, which has more than...

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Most Consumers Drop Delivery for Pickup When Ordering Food
Most Consumers Drop Delivery for Pickup When Ordering Food
February 24, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

Restaurant costs are rising, and consumers are craving solutions. The answer for many consumers trades effort for cost. Nearly half of restaurant customers opt for...

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Digital Restaurant Engagement Rises Despite Delivery Downtick
Digital Restaurant Engagement Rises Despite Delivery Downtick
February 23, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

PYMNTS research shows that, while digital restaurant engagement may be erratic, it’s on the rise. The Context With restaurant prices on the rise and consumers...

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Japan Upgrades Vending Machines as US Restaurants Try New Concepts
Japan Upgrades Vending Machines as US Restaurants Try New Concepts
February 17, 2023  |  Restaurant Roundup

This week in restaurants, Japan trials upscale vending machines, Chipotle experiments and eateries tap subscriptions. In an effort to revive its vending machine industry, Japan...

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Toast Bets on Drive-Thru Growth With Delphi Acquisition
Toast Bets on Drive-Thru Growth With Delphi Acquisition
February 16, 2023  |  ResTech

Toast is counting on drive-thru to offer the efficiency boost restaurants need amid current challenges. The restaurant technology company announced Thursday (Feb. 16) alongside its...

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Kraft Bets on QSRs Despite More Consumers Turning to Grocery Stores
Kraft Bets on QSRs Despite More Consumers Turning to Grocery Stores
February 15, 2023  |  Earnings

Kraft Heinz is banking on QSRs’ growth even as inflation has consumers cooking at home. The Chicago-based food and beverage giant said on a call...

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RBI Monitors Prices of Both Competing Restaurants and Grocers
RBI Monitors Prices of Both Competing Restaurants and Grocers
February 14, 2023  |  Earnings

Amid inflation, RBI keeps watch on not just other QSRs’ pricing but grocers’ as well. Restaurant Brands International, parent company of quick-service restaurant (QSR) giants...

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Restaurants’ Efforts to Absorb Inflation Go Unnoticed by Consumers
Restaurants’ Efforts to Absorb Inflation Go Unnoticed by Consumers
February 14, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

PYMNTS research reveals that restaurants’ moves to absorb food price increases are escaping diners’ notice. Amid inflation, restaurants have been keeping price increases low relative...

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Dating App Usage May Extend Valentine’s Day Until April for Restaurants
Dating App Usage May Extend Valentine’s Day Until April for Restaurants
February 13, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

Valentine’s Day comes just once a year, but tableside eateries could leverage innovative partnerships to extend romance-driven profits throughout the calendar’s other months. Feb. 14...

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