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Today in Food Commerce: White Castle Taps Back-of-House Automation; Sonic Leverages Order-Tracking Technology
Today in Food Commerce: White Castle Taps Back-of-House Automation; Sonic Leverages Order-Tracking Technology
February 28, 2022  |  Commerce

Today in food commerce, Jamie Richardson, vice president of marketing and public relations at White Castle, discusses with PYMNTS the importance of back-of-house automation. Plus,...

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Independent QSRs Risk Falling Behind in Restaurant Industry’s Digital Shift
Independent QSRs Risk Falling Behind in Restaurant Industry’s Digital Shift
February 28, 2022  |  ResTech

It is no great shock that major restaurant brands are more technologically advanced than their small- to medium-sized business (SMB) counterparts, with the former having...

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Sonic Leans on Mobile and Order-Tracking Features to Keep Customers Coming Back
Sonic Leans on Mobile and Order-Tracking Features to Keep Customers Coming Back
February 28, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

Quick-service restaurants (QSRs) have learned to adapt quickly during the pandemic, with many pivoting to contactless ordering and payment tools to keep their customers safe...

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Want Loyal Restaurant Customers? Offer Loyalty Programs
Want Loyal Restaurant Customers? Offer Loyalty Programs
February 25, 2022  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Nearly every restaurant manager knows their customers are searching for better deals, and offer regular diners a way to dodge higher prices: loyalty and rewards...

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Krispy Kreme Looks to Dark Store Model to Drive Delivery Growth
Krispy Kreme Looks to Dark Store Model to Drive Delivery Growth
February 22, 2022  |  Earnings

Krispy Kreme is going dark. The Charlotte, North Carolina-based doughnut chain with more than 10,000 locations in over 30 countries, is turning to dark stores...

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Restaurant Subscription Holders Are Twice as Likely to Use Loyalty Programs
Restaurant Subscription Holders Are Twice as Likely to Use Loyalty Programs
February 22, 2022  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Subscription commerce is quickly taking hold of the restaurant industry. In addition to coffee subscriptions that allow consumers to get their daily fix of caffeine...

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PYMNTS Research: Order Pickup Security Is Fastest-Growing ResTech Feature
PYMNTS Research: Order Pickup Security Is Fastest-Growing ResTech Feature
February 22, 2022  |  ResTech

With the rise of in-store pickup, today’s restaurants have been forced to adjust to the security risks that come along with the channel and to...

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Report: Four in 10​ Consumers Open to Restaurant Subscription Services
Report: Four in 10​ Consumers Open to Restaurant Subscription Services
February 22, 2022  |  Loyalty & Rewards

The restaurant subscription, an often overlooked customer engagement tool, gained popularity during the early days of the health crisis and now serves as a catalyst...

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PYMNTS Data: Loyalty Programs Best Way to Get Diners to Spend More
PYMNTS Data: Loyalty Programs Best Way to Get Diners to Spend More
February 18, 2022  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Most restaurants now offer consumers the ability to be rewarded for their spending, according to data from PYMNTS’ new Restaurant Friction Index, created in collaboration...

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