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Radar CEO Sees Geolocation Driving Future of Digital-Physical Commerce
Connected Economy // June 13, 2024

As technology and the connected economy march onward, the boundary between the digital and physical worlds is becoming increasingly blurred. New opportunities are emerging — with geolocation technology at the forefront. The ability to tailor digital experiences based on physical location has moved from a...

Domino’s Trails Papa John’s in Provider Ranking of Mobile Order-Ahead Apps
Mobile Order Ahead // February 12, 2024

Valentine’s Day is coming up, and if the way to your loved one’s heart is through their stomach, PYMNTS is here to help. Each month, the Provider Ranking of Mobile Order-Ahead Apps determines the most popular restaurants in the industry based on certain metrics like...

Coffee Subscriptions Can Yield Double-Digit Transaction Growth for QSRs
Subscriptions // January 10, 2024

As more coffee shop chains try out beverage subscriptions to boost traffic, new data suggests that these programs can drive significant increases in customer frequency. According to a recent report from Manchester, U.K. publication Mancunian Matters, citing data from the country’s National Office of Statistics,...

Papa John’s Pizza Still Tops Provider Ranking of Mobile Order-Ahead Apps
Mobile Order Ahead // January 05, 2024

The new year brings movers, shakers and newcomers to this ranking, as competition is sizzling in the mobile order-ahead realm. This edition of PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Mobile Order-Ahead Apps sees not only a triple tie but four double ties. Will our top three apps hold onto...

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Radar CEO Sees Geolocation Driving Future of Digital-Physical Commerce

June 13, 2024
As technology and the connected economy march onward, the boundary between the digital and physical worlds is becoming increasingly blurred. New opportunities are emerging — with geolocation technology at the forefront. The ability to tailor digital experiences based on physical location has moved from a novel concept to an essential tool of modern businesses. “Geolocation […]

Restaurants Considering Biometric Payments May Want to Try Fingerprint Scans

October 04, 2023
As biometric payments catch on across industries, restaurants looking to use these technologies to reduce friction in transactions may be best served by fingerprint scan technology, even if facial recognition...

1 in 7 Food Subscribers May Cancel by Next Payment

April 18, 2023
Consumers are cutting back on their product subscriptions, with many rethinking their food purchasing. By the Numbers Research from PYMNTS’ new study, “Subscription Commerce Readiness Report: Bridging the Gap Between...

Amazon Eases Its Way Into Restaurants With Online Ordering Partnerships

March 29, 2023
After Amazon’s ill-fated early forays into the restaurant industry, the company is reapproaching the space. On Wednesday (March 29), fast-casual giant Panera Bread announced that it is letting its loyalty members order by voice...

Quick Reads
Panera Brands Plans Confidential IPO in 2024

December 01, 2023
Panera Brands, the casual dining group owned by investment group JAB, has confidentially filed paperwork for an initial public offering (IPO) in the U.S., according to sources familiar with the matter. The Missouri-based group is planning to go public in 2024, signaling a potential revival in the market for new listings after a two-year slowdown. […]

Panera Bread Cuts Corporate Staff Ahead of Parent Company’s Planned IPO

November 01, 2023
Panera Bread is reportedly making significant changes to its corporate structure as its parent company Panera Brands prepares for an initial public offering (IPO). The company will be laying off...

Panera Lets Loyalty Members Order Via Alexa

March 29, 2023
Panera Bread has begun letting its loyalty membership customers order via Amazon’s Alexa. “Ordering with Alexa provides convenience for MyPanera members and allows them to order their Panera favorites via...

Panera Leverages Payment Companies’ Audiences to Expand Subscriber Base 

November 03, 2021
Free coffee is a tried-and-true perk, and American Express is leveraging consumers’ desire for that morning boost to drive signups. On Wednesday (Nov. 3), the company announced its new MyPanera+...