Restaurants news and trends

Digital Tipping Keeps Employees Loyal as Restaurants Battle Labor Gaps

November 28, 2025
Paycheck-to-Paycheck Strain Sharpens Retail and QSR Spending Gap
Consumer Insights // November 21, 2025

Earnings season is offering one of the clearest pictures yet of a consumer base moving in two directions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

McDonald’s Tells Operators That Consumers Increasingly Seek Value
Earnings // November 07, 2025

McDonald’s reportedly urged restaurant operators to remain focused on value in a drive to reverse declining guest counts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

Global Payments Says New Point-of-Sale Software Is Resonating With Merchants
SMBs // November 04, 2025

Global Payments’ new point-of-sale software, Genius, has been resonating with merchants since the launch of its configurations for restaurants and retail in the second quarter, executives said Tuesday (Nov. 4) during the company’s third quarter earnings call. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Uber and Toast Roll Out Tech Offerings for Restaurants
Partnerships // November 03, 2025

Uber is expanding on its four-year-old partnership with restaurant technology platform Toast. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Digital Tipping Keeps Employees Loyal as Restaurants Battle Labor Gaps

November 28, 2025
Tipping is shifting from cash jars to digital channels, transforming how workers are compensated and how employers attract and retain staff. What once required end-of-shift cash distribution is now handled through digital payout systems that provide immediate access to earnings and eliminate inconsistent manual processes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this […]

Restaurants Serve Up Instant Payments to Keep Staff and Cash Flow Steady

September 30, 2025
Labor shortages, high turnover and shifting consumer habits are reshaping the restaurant industry, and payments are at the center of the transformation. What was once a perk—same-day pay, instant tips...

Gregorys Coffee Builds Scale as Trade Pressures Brew

August 18, 2025
The coffee industry has long been split between the mass-market efficiency of global chains and the artisanal cachet of specialty cafes. Think: giants like Starbucks and Dunkin’ on one end,...

Analysis: Retail Sales Fall as Shoppers Retreat From Big Purchases After Tariff Rush

June 17, 2025
The tariff-induced spending splurge may have come to an end. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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McDonald’s Tells Operators That Consumers Increasingly Seek Value

November 07, 2025
McDonald’s reportedly urged restaurant operators to remain focused on value in a drive to reverse declining guest counts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you […]

Global Payments Says New Point-of-Sale Software Is Resonating With Merchants

November 04, 2025
Global Payments’ new point-of-sale software, Genius, has been resonating with merchants since the launch of its configurations for restaurants and retail in the second quarter, executives said Tuesday (Nov. 4)...

Uber and Toast Roll Out Tech Offerings for Restaurants

November 03, 2025
Uber is expanding on its four-year-old partnership with restaurant technology platform Toast. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Fast-Casual Restaurant CEOs Say Kids Are Cutting Discretionary Spending

October 30, 2025
Younger consumers are reportedly cutting down on their trips to restaurants due to the challenges they face in the labor market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...