QSRs

Jack In The Box Goes Big On Custom Data With A Side Of Loyalty
Jack In The Box Goes Big On Custom Data With A Side Of Loyalty
September 10, 2021  |  Restaurant innovation

Consumers’ dining habits are evolving as a growing share gain access to vaccinations, which is prompting many to reenter brick-and-mortar stores and restaurants after months-long...

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Dutch Bros Seeks $3.3B IPO Valuation amid Drive-Thru Growth
Dutch Bros Seeks $3.3B IPO Valuation amid Drive-Thru Growth
September 08, 2021  |  IPO

Consumers increasingly want their morning caffeine fix from the comfort of their car. Coffee quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain Dutch Bros. is aiming to raise over...

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McDonald’s El Salvador to Accept Bitcoin as Experts Question Profitability
McDonald’s El Salvador to Accept Bitcoin as Experts Question Profitability
September 07, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

In El Salvador, McDonald’s is now accepting bitcoin payments. Bitcoin payment processor OpenNode announced Tuesday (Sept. 7) that the quick-service restaurant (QSR) will accept the...

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Burger King to Roll Out Rewards Nationwide as Brands Compete with Aggregators for Customer Loyalty
Burger King to Roll Out Rewards Nationwide as Brands Compete with Aggregators for Customer Loyalty
September 02, 2021  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Seven months after launching the initial pilot, loyalty latecomer Burger King announced Thursday (Sept. 2) that it is rolling out its rewards program nationwide. Before...

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Restaurants Lean Into Drive-Thrus as New Data Show Recovery Endangered by Delta Variant
Restaurants Lean Into Drive-Thrus as New Data Show Recovery Endangered by Delta Variant
September 01, 2021  |  Restaurant innovation

In 2021, the restaurant industry is faring much better than last year, but the rise of the delta variant threatens restaurants in the latter part...

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Walmart Leverages Digital Ordering Boom with 25-Brand Ghost Kitchens
Walmart Leverages Digital Ordering Boom with 25-Brand Ghost Kitchens
September 01, 2021  |  Retail

Walmart is delving further into the ghost kitchen space, opening a location with up to 25 restaurant brands in Rochester, N.Y. Ghost Kitchen Brands announced...

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Amid Safety Concerns, McDonald’s Suggests Franchisees Shift from Dine-In to Safer, More Profitable Channels
Amid Safety Concerns, McDonald’s Suggests Franchisees Shift from Dine-In to Safer, More Profitable Channels
August 30, 2021  |  Restaurant innovation

With the rise in COVID-19 cases, McDonald’s is turning its focus to its off-premises channels. New cases are up about tenfold from just two months...

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Clover’s Grubhub Integration Alleviates Friction For Restaurant Operators
Clover’s Grubhub Integration Alleviates Friction For Restaurant Operators
August 25, 2021  |  ResTech

With the acceleration of the digital shift touching every part of the restaurant business, many operators find themselves juggling a suite of incompatible tools and...

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Restaurants Adapt For Workforce With Fewer Humans, More Robots
Restaurants Adapt For Workforce With Fewer Humans, More Robots
August 25, 2021  |  Restaurant innovation

The restaurant labor shortage does not appear to be going anywhere anytime soon. The underlying issues that have caused the crisis — low wages, poor...

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