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Restaurants Tinkering With Subscriptions Turn From Freebies to Discounts
Restaurants Tinkering With Subscriptions Turn From Freebies to Discounts
July 19, 2024  |  Subscriptions

As the restaurant industry aims to figure out how to use subscriptions to drive loyalty, some are finding that offering free menu items is not...

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Robotics Took Center Stage in Restaurants in 2023, Despite Consumer Hesitation
Robotics Took Center Stage in Restaurants in 2023, Despite Consumer Hesitation
December 19, 2023  |  ResTech

Throughout 2023, more restaurants turned to kitchen automation to drive back-of-house efficiency, even as consumers have resisted the increasing automation of the industry. In October,...

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2023 Was the Year of Restaurant Loyalty Relaunches
2023 Was the Year of Restaurant Loyalty Relaunches
December 14, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

As ongoing financial challenges have continued to constrain consumers’ budgets throughout the year, restaurants have taken the opportunity to rethink the financial incentives they offer,...

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Automated Food Preparation Expands Amid Consumer Concerns
Automated Food Preparation Expands Amid Consumer Concerns
December 13, 2023  |  ResTech

Autonomous restaurants are increasingly appearing throughout North America, with several new entrants into the space in the past couple of weeks alone, despite consumers’ hesitations....

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Consumers Avoid QR Code Menus at Independent Restaurants
Consumers Avoid QR Code Menus at Independent Restaurants
December 05, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

When it comes to QR code menus, consumers are rarely huge fans, and this dislike is more pronounced at independent restaurants. By the Numbers According...

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Taco Bell Launches Nacho Fry Subscription as Restaurants Tap Memberships
Taco Bell Launches Nacho Fry Subscription as Restaurants Tap Memberships
November 14, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Following on the success of its limited-time taco subscriptions, quick-service restaurant (QSR) giant Taco Bell is expanding the model beyond just tacos. The restaurant chain...

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QSRs Tap QR Codes to Expand Loyalty Recognition in Stores
QSRs Tap QR Codes to Expand Loyalty Recognition in Stores
November 13, 2023  |  ResTech

As restaurants look to target their marketing and drive customer frequency, major brands are leveraging in-store QR codes to tie all transactions, including in-store purchases,...

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Taco Bell Revives Subscription as Restaurants Seek New Loyalty Incentives
Taco Bell Revives Subscription as Restaurants Seek New Loyalty Incentives
October 03, 2023  |  Subscriptions

As restaurants look to drive traffic and frequency, Taco Bell is bringing back its taco subscription. The quick-service restaurant (QSR) giant announced Tuesday (Oct. 3)...

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Restaurants Leverage QR Codes to Integrate Digital and Physical Channels
Restaurants Leverage QR Codes to Integrate Digital and Physical Channels
October 02, 2023  |  ResTech

From loyalty rewards redemption to order pickup to mobile downloads, restaurants are using QR codes to accomplish a wide range of their digital goals in...

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